La Côte Saint Jacques ©Jean Michel Lorain A handsome building on the banks of the river Yonne, in Joigny. The 2 starred Michelin restaurant La Côte Saint Jacques proposes the generous cuisine of chef Jean-Michel Lorain. The beautiful spa ©Jean Michel Lorain La Côte Saint-Jacques offers a perfect setting for a bubble of peace and relaxation, whether you go there for a week-end or a longer stay. It’s only one hour and a half from Paris by car or train. The hotel is a 5 st[...]
A HOTEL AND MUSEUM YOU SHOULD DISCOVER AT ONCE The four-star hotel with 52 rooms opened in the capital of the Pas de Calais region in November 2018. It belongs to the prestigious Hôtels and Demeures Esprit de France and successfully combines its local identity with its privileged location next to the museum of the same name. The hotel Louvre-Lens draws inspiration from the coal-mining past of Lens and its surroundings which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel was set up in a f[...]
Dates open for all winter! If you’re planning your trip to visit Paris, come discover real local Paris from the point of view of a devoted Foodie, travel writer and history buff. We get to go on off the beaten path, hang out and have a great time! There are two new tours I'm so excited to share with you, fresh for this month: The PARIS FOODIE TOUR - We discover some traditional (and new) French Food and Pasties in a historic part of Paris. Are you a baguette lover, croissant con[...]
Wanting to get out of the city for a romantic getaway weekend? Planning a girls day trip? We've rounded up the ten best places to travel outside of Paris--places that aren't too far and easily accessible. Get the best French getaways by visiting these charming locations - so close to the city, and rich with history - on your next trip to Paris! Chartres Just about an hour on the RER outside of Paris, this smaller town is one of the oldest in France! Its main attraction is its cathedral ([...]
La Côte Saint Jacques in Burgundy ©cotesaintjacques Ideas for little getaways in France... Discover the Château de Chambord, the Cité des Papes in Avignon or unique experiences for kids with the castle of Guédelon in Burgundy. We know it’s not always easy to plan a relaxing weekend getaway. Here are three ideas not too far from Paris ! Château de Guédelon ©guedelon Budding adventurers will love Guédelon Castle. Unique in its kind, its a medieval castle built ... in the 21[...]
There's now a fast train from Paris to Bordeaux 19 times a day! It's my 2nd favorite city - and in this mini ebook, I share with you the essentials to have a great few days in the city for solo, couple or families traveling with kids. Bordeaux is definitely worth a visit if you're in Paris for a few days and want to do another city that is relatively cheaper and close by but not short on Joie de vivre!! Categories include: where to EAT, DRINK, STAY and WANDER ...Also includes a "Self Guided[...]