Versailles: Much More Than Just a Palace
One of the most common reactions I receive since we moved to Versailles a few years ago is surprise that this is a place where people live...
Camus Claudel Museum: The world of sculpture at its best
On March 26, 2017, something happened in the field of art in France – in the town of Nogent-sur-Seine, 100 km southeast of Paris, the museum was inaugurated...
Disneyland Paris Hotels 2026: The Complete Guide, Secrets and Prices
Hotels at Disneyland Paris 2026: The Complete Guide, Secrets, and Prices Let's face it: choosing a hotel at Disneyland Paris is no less complicated...
Anier – the world's first pet cemetery
Among the tourist attractions of Paris are the city's cemeteries, most notably Pere Lachaise. However, just outside Paris, in the suburb of...
Disneyland Paris – Mom's Tips for a Perfect Visit
On the plane on the way to Paris, I'm sitting next to a lovely family with three children. "Going to Paris?" I ask, just to hear the answer...
Behind the scenes of the Palace of Versailles – tips from someone who worked there
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous and visited palaces in the world, with about 10 million visitors a year, you will hardly find a person who has not been there...
The fascinating history of Versailles – from a hunting lodge to France’s famous palace
The Palace of Versailles is, without a doubt, the most famous palace in France. An architectural and historical icon that has survived the ravages of time and the French Revolution and has become a...
Ile de France: The Complete Guide to the Region Surrounding Paris
Here you will find all the information for travelers in Ile-de-France. We will start with the amazing castles found there, through information about Euro Disney and ending with...
Recommendations for hotels and apartments in Versailles
[rt_reading_time label=”Estimated reading time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Who doesn’t know the Palace of Versailles?! Versailles and the surrounding area are much more than a magnificent palace, but...
Rock en Seine Festival by Nili Hankin
The Cure's performance brought me to the Rock En Seine festival, held every year in August at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud....
La Défense District – Manhattan near Paris
La Défense is an ultra-modern district located not far from the western border of Paris. Yoel Tamenlis brings us its secrets and shows...
Deer Park – Louis XV's harem, the story behind the myth
The Deer Park (Parc aux cerfs) was a modest townhouse immersed in a green park at 4 Rue Saint Médéric in the...
Château de La Motte-Tilly, an intimate and enchanting palace in the Champagne region
Of all the large, magnificent palaces, towering fortresses, and impressive monuments, I love the small, hidden, and intimate chateaux the most...
The History of Tarte Tatin – A Chapter from First Morning in Europe by Thelma Edmon
It's no big secret that traveling abroad is the fuel that fuels the engine of my life (otherwise how could I open this website)....
Chateau Champs sur Marne
About 18 kilometers from Paris, on the outskirts of the town of Champs-sur-Marne, lies one of the most beautiful mansions in France. Château de Champs-sur-Marne...
Vaux le Vicomte – the inspiration for the Palace of Versailles
Being Minister of Finance is not an easy job at all, as can be attested to by quite a few Israeli politicians whose political careers...
Alexandre Dumas, the Elder, The Chateau de Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers
Alexandre Dumas was not only a famous writer but also a lover and a good architect. In this article you will learn about the love stories...
A trip to Versailles in the footsteps of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) came to France at the age of 15 to marry the heir to the throne, later Louis XVI. By the age of 19 she was already...
Vau de Sernay, the ancient monastery turned boutique hotel
The Vaux de Cernay Abbey is located in the Chevreuse Valley, about 10 minutes' drive from Rambouillet and less than an hour's drive from Paris. It is a monastery...
Château de Bertaille – Puss in Boots’ Castle
Chateau de Breteuil is one of the most special palaces in Ile-de-France and although it is only about a half-hour drive...
Château de Chantilly – the castle of whipped cream
The Château de Chantilly is one of the most beautiful palaces in France and has a fascinating history. From the invention of whipped cream to James Bond, it all happened here....