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8 Most Instagrammable Places in Paris

Geraldine Mills from Geraldine Walks is sharing her 8 most Instagrammable places in Paris with us today. I love her motto: "I live to let go, I live to travel far and wide. I live to imprint my feet in different places, in different spaces." Thanks for sharing this with us, Geraldine! [caption id="attachment_8008" ...

Notre Dame

The Seine – 10 Views that Will Capture Your Heart

The Seine river meanders through Paris designing the perfect walking tour. As it winds along its way, it passes many iconic views I love and possibly some that are your favorites as well. Not being able to make the planned trip to France because of the COVID-19 restrictions finds me perusing photos from past trips and walking ...

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My Peaceful Sunday Morning Walk in the 6th

This was my last day in Paris and a peaceful walk or wander was in order.  I wanted to be able to soak up all the ambience I could before leaving. No rushing about, no agenda, just purely being in the moment and enjoying every little thing Paris has to offer on a peaceful walk. I was up and out early and as I was just a 5 ...

eiffel

Eiffel Tower- In Search of the Perfect Photo

Wandering the Seine River in Paris is a photographer's dream. Besides the Eiffel Tower, there are wonderful views of the bridges. Follow the river in the direction of the Eiffel to be rewarded with many photographic opportunities which, of course, include the Eiffel Tower. Pick a direction and allow a couple of hours to just ...

tour de france

Le Tour de France 2018 – What a Day to Remember!

Read my story in French » We arrived at the Tuileries garden for Le Tour de France mid-afternoon after spending our morning on the Bassin de la Villette. A mid-summer fun fair was in full swing in the Tuileries. Knowing that the cyclists ride up Avenue du Général Lemmonier which passes between the Tuileries gardens and ...

Sunday Flaneurs on the Bassin de la Villette

We spent the first part of our last Sunday in July being flaneurs (one who wanders and observes) along the Bassin de la Villette. We finished our day by heading over to the Tuileries garden on rue de Rivoli to watch the final laps of the Tour de France. It was a beautiful sunny day, just perfect for wandering aimlessly. A ...

parc buttes chaumont

Parc des Buttes Chaumont Is My Favorite Park in Paris

The Parc des Buttes Chaumont is my favorite, at least for now, park in Paris. It is both similar and dissimilar to Parc Montsouris which is another favorite park of mine. Buttes Chaumont is in the north of Paris (19th arrondissement) whereas Montsouris is in the south of Paris (14th arrondissement). Both parks are English in ...