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Classical Concerts in Famous Paris Churches 2021

By Helen Page 3 Comments

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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Locations and Dates of Paris Christmas Markets 2021

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Paris Christmas Markets

Marchés de Noël 2021 – Where to Find Paris Christmas Markets and Dates: Christmas is fast approaching, and for those who love Christmas markets, the City of Paris is very happy to welcome back its famous Christmas markets. Although, the famous Champs-Elysées Christmas Market is not operating again this year, fret not, as the market […]

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Metz Cathedral Lightshow – 800th Anniversary 2020

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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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Christmas in Paris 2021 – What to Do in Paris at Christmas

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Paris Christmas Illuminations

When it comes to things to see and do in Paris, it would take a lifetime of visits to cover all the attractions that Paris has to offer. And if you are visiting at Christmas time, there are some additional festive events that should not be missed.

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Why the Winds Blow Furiously at Strasbourg Cathedral

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Strasbourg Cathedral

The Devil and the Furious Winds – a Strasbourg Cathedral Legend: Our Strasbourg apartment enjoys an excellent position on Place de la Cathédrale, right in front of the northern facade of Strasbourg Cathedral. The Strasbourg weather today was grey and the winds were blowing at 35 km/h. As we looked down into Cathedral square we saw […]

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The Water Wheels that powered L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

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L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue water wheel

The Sorgue River and its branches once powered some 66 water wheels: Scattered around L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue are giant water wheels that once powered the factories and generated wealth for this commune. With the fast flowing water of the Sorgue River as its power source, the water wheels drove industrial activities in the Sorgue River communities (Payes […]

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A Walk In The Luberon Countryside With Some Intrepid Travellers

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Trail to Gordes

Hiking in the Luberon Landscape from the Abbaye de Sénanque to Gordes: The Abbaye de Sénanque is a 12th century Cistercian abbey about 4 km north from the village of Gordes in the Vaucluse département of Provence. We wanted to visit both of these places and asked at the tourist office at L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue if we […]

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Abbaye de Sénanque and its Stunning Lavender Fields

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Abbaye de Sénanque

The Cistercian Abbaye de Sénanque is Famous for its Lavender Fields: One of the most beautiful and photographed sights of Provence is the Abbaye de Sénanque and its lavender fields. This medieval abbey is one of the purest examples of primitive Cistercian architecture and it has a long and interesting history. But what attracts visitors […]

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A Visit to Rungis Market – by Ken Osei

By Helen Page 1 Comment

Rungis Market

For Any Serious “Foodie” a Trip to Rungis is Worthwhile: An article that I had read on this website about the Marché Rungis inspired me to include a Rungis market visit as part of our Paris trip itinerary in early January 2013.  Rungis offers group guided tours of the market on the second Friday of […]

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Grand Theâtre and the Opéra de Dijon

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Opera de Dijon

Grand Theâtre – The Grand Opera Venue of the Opéra de Dijon: As the name implies, the Grand Theâtre de Dijon on Place Theâtre is a grand opera house in the historic centre of Dijon. Each season, the Opéra de Dijon and a variety of different companies perform an eclectic mixture of operas, from the […]

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