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About Helen Page

Helen Page is a prolific blogger and ardent traveller; she runs Travelsignposts with her professional writer and photographer husband Tony.

Christmas Illuminations – Paris Christmas Lights 2024

December 6, 2024 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Boulevard Haussmann Christmas Lights

Where to See Paris Christmas Lights: Visitors to Paris at Christmas are in for a treat. Towards the end of November, Paris turns on its Christmas magic with thousands of Christmas fairy lights, showing that it is truly the “City of Light”.  And, there are some interesting lighting concepts to enjoy as well. Note though, that […]

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Classical Concerts in Famous Paris Churches

November 30, 2024 By Helen Page 3 Comments

Christmas Concerts in Paris

Paris Classical Concerts in Heavenly Settings: Paris is a city that’s rich in beautiful and historical churches and cathedrals, many of which date back to medieval times. From the small Romanesque churches to the great Gothic cathedrals, many of these Paris churches are on the popular tourist trails. Apart from their exquisite architecture, many of […]

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Christmas Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches – 2024

November 30, 2024 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Paris Christmas Concerts

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS: ENJOY A RANGE OF CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT FAMOUS CHURCHES IN PARIS: Paris has some of the most beautiful and historical churches and many of these are regular venues for classical music performances.  During the festive season these famous churches traditionally host special Christmas concerts. If you’re spending Christmas in Paris, you can […]

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New Year Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches

December 14, 2023 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

New Year's Concerts Paris

New Year in Paris: Enjoy a Range of New Year Concerts at Famous Paris Churches: If you’re lucky enough to be spending New Year in Paris, the City of Lights has much to offer. For those looking to enjoy the New Year in Paris with some beautiful classical music, Paris has some of the most […]

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Sainte-Chapelle – A Gateway to Heaven

November 10, 2023 By Helen Page 8 Comments

Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle is one of the greatest Architectural masterpieces in Paris: La Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most amazing visual experiences of Paris. This small chapel is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture and much of its attraction is due to its stained glass windows which surround the entire upper floor.  So stunningly beautiful are its stained […]

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Sainte Chapelle Paris – Easter Concerts

March 31, 2023 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Enjoy Classical Concerts in the Amazing Setting of Sainte Chapelle: This Easter, enjoy classical music of the Festival Lyrique at La Sainte‐Chapelle. The  amazing Sainte Chapelle church is one of the most breathtaking sights in Paris and a hidden treasure of Parisian architecture. Festival Lyrique From March 31st to May 1st, part of the Festival […]

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A French May Day Good Luck Offering

May 2, 2022 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Lily of the Valley – A French May Day Gesture of Good Luck: The lady at our hotel reception gave me a sprig of lily-of-the-valley on May 1st. I thought it was a “peace offering” as they had very badly messed up our check-in the day before. But walking around Aix-en-Provence, I noticed florists and […]

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Fête Nationale: What’s on in Paris on Bastille Day 2021

July 10, 2021 By Helen Page 4 Comments

Fete Nationale, 14th July

Bastille Day Parade, Concerts, Fireworks and Concerts – Paris: The Bastille Day celebrations in Paris is one of the largest and most important event in the French calendar. On July 14th, the Fête Nationale celebrations kick off with a huge military parade on the Champs-Elysées. This parade has been held since 1880 but was cancelled last […]

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Happy New Year – 2021

January 1, 2021 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

NewYear2021

Seasons Greetings: Wishing everyone Peace, Happiness and Good Health for 2021 and may we all get to travel again soon!

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Metz Cathedral Lightshow – 800th Anniversary 2020

January 8, 2020 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Metz Cathedral Lightshow – 800th Anniversary 2020

Metz Cathedral’s Spectacular 800th Anniversary Lightshow: 2020 marks the 800th anniversary of Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Metz, the city’s main cathedral. There are many events throughout the year to celebrate its anniversary and one of these is the spectacular videomapping of the cathedral’s facade (see video below). Light projection We were lucky to be in town […]

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