Aix-en-Provence Epiphany Parade or La Marche des Rois in French is one of our favourite street events in Provence. We like it for several reasons. For one, it extends the Christmas season into January. Secondly, …
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Aix-en-Provence Christmas Markets: a Complete Guide

Christmas in Europe would not be complete without a visit to at least one of its charming Christmas markets. If you happen to be in Provence in December, do not miss the Aix-en-Provence Christmas Market. …
Continue readingPalais Longchamp – Two Museums in One … and More

Palais Longchamp in Marseille If you happen to be in Marseille, the second largest city in France after Paris, make sure you visit Palais Longchamp. This architectural marvel was built in the 19th century as a …
Continue readingTop 10 Sights in Marseille You Can’t Miss

If you happen to be in the south of France, don’t miss Marseille. The country’s second largest city after Paris, Marseille was originally founded by ancient Greeks. This Mediterranean port is often overlooked by international …
Continue readingAn Interview with Artist Margot Gunta Delhomme

 An Interview with artist Margot Gunta Delhomme People travel for many different reasons. This past weekend, I traveled to Paris for the sole purpose of meeting with one of my favourite artists, Margot Gunta …
Continue readingWhy You Must Visit The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris

Why You Should Visit the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris Recently, I was lucky enough to see the “Being Modern: MoMa in Paris” exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. It was my first time visiting …
Continue readingA Weekend in Paris

A Weekend in Paris Do you know what I like about returning to a place I’ve been to before? That you can skip all the main tourist attractions. Take a city like Paris, one of …
Continue readingThe Five Symbols of Paris

Paris is on every traveler’s bucket list. It is easily one of the most visited cities in the world. And although every person in the world has heard about these five symbols of Paris, not …
Continue readingHow to do French Alps with Kids on a Budget

Winter is a great time to enjoy the outdoors as a family. That’s a given. Who does not like snow? (Whom am I kidding, if you’re Canadian like us and your winter lasts six months …
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