France Travel and Leisure

Fontainebleau Chateau: The Royal French Palace

 Away from the madness of the everyday world, to the southeastern side of Paris, is a magnificent fairytale town called Fontainebleau. Fontainebleau is only about 55 kilometers from Paris and has good connectivity with the cultural mecca through rail or road. Still not Read More

A Brief History of the Palace of Versailles

Situated about 10 miles southwest of Paris France is an epic and historic production known as the Palace of Versailles. On a land that was once the home of a dreary marsh and ramshackle old farm buildings, Versailles has risen to become one of Paris' main attractions and one of the gran Read More

Palace of Versailles: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Palace of Versailles is known around the world as one of most opulent castles in France. It is a superb example of French 18th Century art and architecture and is one of the most frequently visited attractions in Europe. The Palace of Versailles is the extravagant and overstated creation Read More

Luxembourg to Paris: A Winter Adventure and Road Tour

It was winter: one of the coldest winters of the decade. The frost was powdered all over Europe, yet the Netherlands suffered from the harshest winter that year. In spite of the freeze, our travel plan was there waiting to be realized. The touring draft was sketched accordingly: from Wageni Read More

Paris in 4 days: The Perfect Day and Night Sightseeing Itinerary

Is four days enough time to see a thriving cultural metropolis like Paris? Even if it is your first visit, the answer is yes! However, it is almost impossible to know what to see and when to see it: especially if you are on a time constraint. So, I wanted to provide a concise list of the best places Read More