The smell of mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted chestnuts is in the air at the best European Christmas Markets. Hand-painted ornaments dangle from little wooden huts, scents of sausage waft through the air and the sounds of carolers and horse carriages clacking on cobblestones fill the old town squares. Europe’s Christmas Markets are magical and […]
How to Visit Paris’s Clos Montmartre for a Wine Tasting
Years ago I was wondering the hilly cobblestone streets of Montmartre when I came upon the little vineyard. Imagine my surprise to find an entire vineyard right in Paris proper, and my shock to find out it even produces wine. Much to my chagrin, a sign posted alongside the gates of the Clos Montmartre boldly […]
French Dining Etiquette: 8 Rules for Dining Out in France
Dining out has quite literally existed for thousands of years. More than 150 thermopolia, a type of establishment that served food and drink to all social classes, have been found in Pompeii. But the modern restaurant, at least as we know it today, was born in France around the time of the French Revolution. In […]
The Wine Lover’s Guide to Paris
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne. These are the magical words that elicit dreams of corks popping and the aromatic scents of black cherry, vanilla and spice. Naturally, these are the regions that come to mind when planning a wine tasting trip to France. You might be surprised to know that you can combine a French wine tasting […]
8 Must-Visit European Ski Resorts for Your Next Ski Getaway
Though the cold winter rain in Europe can drive us bonkers, secretly and way, way deep down we’re excited. Rain in the fall and winter means it’s snowing in the mountains and we can’t wait to be schussing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, sipping wine at après-ski bars and indulging on five-star fondue. Before […]
A Local’s Guide to the Top Things to Do in Bordeaux
The fact that Bordeaux is like Mecca for wine lovers is certainly what drew us to come visit this city and worship at the altar of some of the world’s best wines. But Bordeaux is more than just sipping Grand Cru Classé at châteaux; it’s a beautiful and compact city who’s been getting a shiny […]
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Paris
Christmas in Paris is simply magical. Paris at Christmastime is as refined as the city itself. Every corner of every quartier has its own special enchantment from lively outdoor ice skating rinks to the many charming Christmas markets that line the streets and squares. Paris isn’t called the City of Light for nothing, and especially […]
The Complete Guide to Chamonix’s Mer de Glace
Nestled at the base of Western Europe’s highest mountain, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is truly the quintessential French alpine town. Dubbed the adventure capital of France, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a playground for year-round mountain adventures. But you don’t have to be a skier, hiker or extreme sports enthusiast to enjoy a trip to Chamonix. This chic French mountain town […]
A Local’s Take on the Best Restaurants in Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s revitalization is more than new tourism initiatives, the sprawling La Cité du Vin and a city that has been awakened like a shiny new diamond emerging from under the black soot. The city long had a reputation for a sub par food scene; one that certainly didn’t match with top notch wines in the […]
Discover Champagne in a VW Kombi with Champagne Leveque-Dehan
No visit to France is complete without a trip to the Champagne wine region to taste the world’s most famous sparkling wine from its source. Located just a 1-hour train ride from Paris, Champagne is an easy day trip from Paris. Though with many champagne houses to discover, you’ll surely want to stay for longer […]
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