The Louvre museum is a national monument of Paris. It is the largest art museum in the world. It is located in the very heart of Paris on the right bank of the Seine. The Louvre has around 38,000 exhibition pieces starting from the prehistoric period. No wonder, nowadays everyone to visit the Louvre museum. A Short History Of The Louvre Museum The Louvre palace has a long history before it was turned into…
Growing up in a small city in Ukraine with my grandmother I was lucky to have a great meal basically every day. My grandma would use seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits that she had grown in her backyard (more like a small farm I must say) with no chemicals. Therefore, I am used to having good quality simple food, perhaps not very fancy, but very tasty. That of course, affected my choice of food when…
Paris is probably the most famous tourist destination in Europe. How many times have we seen in movies Paris’ charming Eiffel Tower, cute outdoor cafes, and romantic streets? And I think that everyone, at least once in their life, has said or thought that they want to go to Paris someday. Of course, there is so much to do in this city, from seeing the Eiffel Tower to visiting the Palace of Versailles, exploring the…
One of the most iconic places to visit in Paris is the palace of Versailles. It is located 20 km from the center of Paris. The palace was an official royal residence since King Louis XIV moved all his royal court and the French government to Versailles in 1682. Here is a guide to the palace of Versailles. Table Of Contents (Guide To The Palace of Versailles): How And Where To Buy Tickets? How To…
Marseille is a charming port city in the south of France. The city has a long history and many interesting places to offer, but more often than not it is overlooked. Maybe the reason is that Marseille is considered the most crime-ridden city in France (more pickpockets and petty thefts) or just not as tourist friendly as Nice or Cannes for example. However, Marseille has real character and soul; It is way more authentic…
Marseille is a port city in France, mostly popular for been a sea hub for trading and immigration. The city has a long history since 600 B.C. when it was established by the Greeks. When Cody and I planned our trip to France, Marseille was the third must-visit city on our list, right after Paris of course, and Bordeaux (umm….couldn’t skip the famous wine region). Although Marseille is considered to be…
You probably know of French city Dijon because of the famous Dijon mustard. Dijon is the capital of the Burgundy region. Although Dijon is well known for its mustard, there are many other things that make this city special, for example the wines made in this region, gastronomic festivals that are held in the city, and of course the amazing architecture all over the old part of the city. Dijon is a place with a…
Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France and is located in the south of the country. It is the capital of the Occitanie region and a very important city for European aerospace. There is the location of the headquarter of Airbus, SPOT satellite system, and many other companies. However, the city is not just important because of the aerospace companies, but because it has a long history of being an economical and cultural center…
Aix-en-Provence is one of the places we stayed at during our month trip around France. It is a city of students, a university city that is located in the south of France. This city is well-known to those who are familiar with the famous painter Paul Cezanne. Paul Cezanne is a Post-Impressionist painter who was born in Aix-en-Provence and who was so inspired by the beauty of the countryside…
Bordeaux is a city well-known for its good wine and the main reason that tourists are come here is to take winery tours. Cody and I came to Bordeaux for the same reason and we were very surprised with how many cool things and places you can visit around the medieval city of Bordeaux. Here is my list of all the must-visit places in Bordeaux. Table Of Contents (What To Do In Bordeaux…
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