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MONET’S HOUSE AND GARDEN: VISITING GIVERNY

Masses of rose bushes were planted in front of Monet’s house. I am often asked by friends and colleagues for suggestions for day trips out of Paris.  There are so many dest…

PARIS NAVIGO PASSES – THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE THE CITY, AND BEYOND. HOW TO GET AROUND PARIS LIKE A LOCAL

Pais is a huge city, and fortunately has an excellent public transport system to allow you to explore it. About 5 or 6 years ago, I wrote a blog story about the Paris Navig…

THE HILLTOP CITY OF LAON – MEDIEVAL CAPITAL OF FRANCE

Laon’s enormous cathedral dominates the town. Situated high above the flat plain of northern Picardy, is the medieval city of Laon, known as the ‘Montagne Couronnée’ (the Cr…

MORE THAN A MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT, THE CITY OF LE MANS IS ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS OF FRANCE

The historic Cite Plantagenet, Le Mans. Photo, Alamy Mention the town of Le Mans, and many of us would probably first think of the motor racing circuit famous for its gruell…