Those in my close circle of friends when I lived in Europe and spent a lot of time with me will know that I’m not always as kind to French mannerisms as I am to their neighbours. I enjoy spending short periods of time in France when the weather is Read more…
Nobody knows where Chamonix is until you mention Mont Blanc, so it helps to use the full town name in first reference. Even though Italy and France share Mont Blanc, all the best access points are on the French side. Funnily enough, it’s sometimes mistaken for being a Swiss ski Read more…
A mere hour away from Geneva, Annecy was hard to resist. Reading all about its delicious baked goods, boat rentals, and island castle made me eager to give this town a visit. Sitting in the middle of the River Thiou, the Palais de l’Isle is undoubtedly the main attraction in Read more…
Yes. This is where Evian water comes from, but the picture of the mountains on the bottle had me fooled. Evian water is not from an alpine glacier but from protected sources of groundwater in the area. In fact, Evian water isn’t even from the town of Evian, it’s from Read more…
The Pont do Gard is a majestic aqueduct that the Romans constructed to supply the city of Nîmes with water for its baths and fountains. It is one of the most well-preserved examples of Roman aqueducts there are outside of Italy. The arches are so large that you could fit Read more…
As a former papal city the town’s pride over its history can be seen in the three papal keys on its coat of arms. The old castle thing listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the broken bridge thing, and indoor markets stocked with colourful fruits are all icons of Read more…
The medieval town of Yvoire is marketed exactly as such – a medieval town that has not seen massive change for hundreds of years. Park your car outside the town limits and walk in to see the charming stone buildings and calm narrow streets that are the veins of the Read more…
The first time I heard about this famous building was in architecture class in Berlin where we discussed the works of Le Corbusier and its impact on the designs of the International Building Exhibition of 1957 and 1987, both of which were hosted in Berlin. Although the Unité was intended Read more…
Marseille is wonderful to visit in the summer, with its warm but dry weather you’ll sweat but the sweat won’t stay long. Also, remember to bring moisturising products and lip balm when travelling to the city to prevent sensitive skin and lips from cracking. Right on the Mediterranean coast, it’s Read more…
Where that famous treaty was signed – The Treaty of Versailles that ended WWI and more or less started WWII. The town is beautiful as is the Palace of Versailles, which Louis XIV resided in after he decided not to live in the Louvre Palace in Paris. I can see Read more…