Toulouse is France’s fourth largest city, but you wouldn’t know it to walk around its historic center. The narrow, winding streets and red brick architecture make it feel more like a medieval hilltop village. And yet its many university students impart a young artsy vibe. The city is packed with coffee shops, wine bars, restaurants, […]
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The Top Attractions in Paris You Must See
Paris has been my favorite city in the world since I first visited as an awe-struck teenager. Several trips since have cemented its place in my heart. I love the easy walkability along leafy streets lined with elegant eggshell-hued buildings. Its café culture and incredible restaurant scene are unmatched. Then there are all the interesting […]
The Best Museums in Paris
Wondering which museum you should go to in Paris? There are dozens and dozens to choose from, covering all manner of art, science, and history. I’ve been to Paris four times and have barely scratched the surface of its cultural offerings. The following is my list of the best museums in Paris, curated based on […]
Versailles: In the Footsteps of Kings and Tourists
In the 1670s, Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles on the site of his father’s hunting lodge. Louis was fed up with the scheming nobility and relocated the entire French court from Paris to a remote location where he could monitor them more closely. Versailles was designed to show off Louis’s absolute power as […]
10 Highlights of the Louvre
I have a love/hate relationship with the Louvre. The famous museum in Paris has one of the finest collections of art in the world, with nearly 35,000 artifacts on display. It is a living, breathing humanities lesson. But fame comes with a price – the Louvre welcomes nearly 10 million visitors annually from around the globe, […]