Paris Odds and Ends
Photos from my walks around Paris
Category Archives: My Life in France
Stories and accounts from my life in France (October 2013 to present)
A Candlelit Evening at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Learn more about the fascinating history of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Two Beautiful Villages in Provence: Gordes and Roussillon
My visit to two beautiful villages in Provence: Gordes and Roussillon
No Oranges in Orange: Visiting the town of Orange in Provence
Despite its name, there are no oranges in the town of Orange. However, what you can find is a cute town with loads of history. We made an overnight stopover […]
A Little Piece of America in France: Visiting Costco
Read all about Costco France and how it differs from an American Costco
Museum Hopping in Paris
Visiting three of Paris’ lesser-known museums: Musée Carnavalet, Musée Rodin and Hotel de la Marine
Île de Ré: A Beautiful Island with Plenty of History
Come with me on a visit to Île de Ré, an island with beautiful sights and interesting history. And there’s salt – lots and lots of salt…
La Rochelle: The Gateway to the Atlantic Ocean
Come with me to explore La Rochelle, also known as one of France’s gateways to the Atlantic Ocean.
Summer on the Île d’Oléron
After a looooong winter and what seems to have been a short spring, we’re now in the middle of summer! Mid-July to mid-August is when everything shuts down in France […]
Visiting the Loire Valley during a Pandemic
Traveling to the Loire Valley during a pandemic wasn’t ideal, but we still managed to have a nice time while still remaining safe and socially-distant. Find out more on this blog post.
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