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Eguisheim: A Colorful French Village

by Toccara & SamFrance, Small Town Adventures December 7, 2014May 7, 201820 comments

Eguisheim is a colorful village with just under 2,000 residents in north-east France that looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The winding cobblestone streets are lined with traditional medieval half-timbered brightly-painted buildings. Where is Eguisheim? It is located in the Alsace wine region and is one of many quaint towns on the Route du …

A Rainy Day in Montmartre, Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014November 25, 20142 comments

So, what do you do on a cold and rainy day in Paris? Best answer: visit museums! Unfortunately our museum pass expired the day before and it was our final day in the City of Lights. Our plan was to visit the neighborhood of Montmartre on our final day, so we went, but it wasn’t exactly ideal. …

Strolling through the Gardens of Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

Paris is a city rich in history, boasting beautiful architecture, and home to countless skillfully designed city parks and gardens throughout. The gardens of Paris are perfect for meeting with friends and locals, people watching, and resting your tired feet after a day of exploring the city. Located on the Left Bank in the heart of the Latin Quarter is Jardin …

Museums in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014April 22, 20180 comments

With over 150 museums in Paris, there is certainly no shortage of history, art, and cultural relics in the City of Lights. Be sure to do your research, as some museums are always free and many others are free on the first Sunday of each month or during certain evenings. Paris Museum Pass The Paris Museum Pass …

Stained Glass and Gargoyles- Churches in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 25, 2014April 22, 20180 comments

Notre Dame Cathedral As with any renaissance city, there are many churches in Paris. The 12th century Notre Dame Cathedral was located a two-minute walk from our hotel, so we walked past it frequently each time we went out to explore the town. Did you know that it took over 182 years to build the Notre Dame?! Bishop …

Paris Food On The Go

by Toccara & SamFrance, Try Local Food November 25, 2014August 24, 20150 comments

Besides beautiful landscapes, food is another reason we love to travel. We usually have a checklist of ‘must try’ foods when we visit a new place, and then of course, the rest is up to whatever looks good! We had quite the Paris food list for our awesome trip. There are a lot of great places …

4 Days in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 25, 2014November 25, 20142 comments

Visiting Paris had always been a dream of ours. We were thrilled when we were finally able to make our dream become a reality. Although we would have loved to stay longer than 4 days, we still had a whirlwind summer planned with several more European stops! We picked a hotel in the Latin Quarter- Hotel …

Best City Views in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 24, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

If you’re headed to the City of Lights anytime soon and are wondering where to go for incredible views in Paris, you’ve come to the right place! Even something as simple as requesting top floor at the hotel where you are staying can offer a great view. One of our favorite things to do when visiting a new …

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1 Day in Provence and Cassis France

by Toccara & SamCruise Ports- Mediterranean, France October 22, 2013September 4, 20150 comments

Toulon, France, was a port of call on our 12-day Mediterranean Cruise. We decided to take a wine tour of the Provence region. We arrived at the port of Toulon (in the South of France) and met up with our driver for our wine tour (with Provence Wine Tours). Our first stop was at Domaines Bunan …

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