Places of interest

France, Brittany – Nantes I

Published: 2.12.2016

Upon a stop in Rennes, the capital of Brittany, we take a look at Nantes - the most populous city in Brittany and sixth largest city in France. TImes called Nantes the best European city to live in.

We continue in our walks across Brittany by stopping in Rennes. This city is situated in the heart of the region to which it is also the capital. Some often think that Nantes is the capital for it is the largest city in the region. Rennes is a great place to learn about the culture of northern France. The Canal d'Ille-et-Rance navigation channel links the Ille with the Rance. Rennes thus has river connection with Saint-Malo and the English Channel.

France, Britanny – Megaliths and Saint-Malo

Published: 18.11.2016

Today we leave Normandy and move to the west, to the neighboring cultural-historical region of Britanny.

France, Departement Doubs – Besancon and Surroundings II

Published: 30.9.2016

Last time, we concluded our article at Besancon cathedral. The city itself is home to over one hundred thousand people. However, add 23 thousand students of Université de Franche-Comté. Besancon has been its home since 1621. The university was founded earlier, however, in 1423.

France, Departament Doubs – A Trip to Besancon and Its Surroundings I

Published: 23.9.2016

Once again, we visit sunny and beautiful France. We leave scenic town of Annecy and move 200 to the north to Departament Doubs and its capital of Besancon.

France, Paris – A Quick Visit of the City III

Published: 26.7.2015

Our Sunday schedule seems great. Upon the breakfast we leave the hotel, give a ride to some tourists to Paris for their individual schedule, and then head to Giverna. The town is known for the fact that Claude Monet once worked there. It is charming, especially on a sunny day.

France, Paris – Quick Trip in the City II

Published: 19.7.2015

Immediately after seeing the Luxembourg Gardens we headed to the world famous Sorbonna University. Cardinal Richelieu himself took care of its development. for he financed its reconstruction, and he transformed once college for poor students to an important hub of education.

France, Paris – A Quick Visit of the City I

Published: 12.7.2015

I intended to make a trip somewhere. So I surfed on the internet to find out about my options. After while I made the decision. Paris! This trip would be short but the program would be interesting.

France, Paris XXXIV: Louvre and Masterpieces

Published: 14.1.2015

We were excited about one of the largest museums in the world. We let ourselves go with the crowd in Louvre. It took us to the most visited and the most mysterious painting in the world - Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

France, Paris XXXIII: Louvre and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Published: 7.1.2015

This is it. Our journey in Paris has came to an end. Our last destination is the legendary, beautiful, and fascinating Le Grand Louvre, or just Louvre for short. Before we even entered the world of colorful French history put in contrast to the modern France, we spent time seeing Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.