How much do you pay for Evian? Here, it comes out of the fountains for free refills… Continue reading “Evian-Les-Bains – Not Just For Drinking”
Evian-Les-Bains – Not Just For Drinking
Nancy
My last day excursion was to Nancy, in the Lorraine region of France. About 90 minutes by train, Nancy is a university town and known for its Art Nouveau architecture and Quiche Lorraine. Continue reading “Nancy”
A Day in Provins
Not Provence, although I’d love to spend a day there. Actually, a lot more than a day. But Provins is a medieval town about an hour from Paris, complete with still-standing city walls and forts. Continue reading “A Day in Provins”
A Day in Lille
As much as I love Paris, I can see why Parisians like to get out of the city occasionally. Many Parisians have second homes in France to get some open space and away from the crowded metro, stores, cafes, etc. So for my first day trip out of Paris, I chose Lille in the north of France near the France-Belgium border, the fifth largest metro area in France. Continue reading “A Day in Lille”
European Top 5
As I’ve mentioned before, I love Europe. In general terms, it will always be my favorite destination. I thought I would rank my top 5 cities I’ve visited in Europe (since I’m in the ranking mood). It wasn’t easy because there are so many places I’ve loved visiting (Stockholm, London, etc.). But without further ado:
- Paris – nothing comes close. Still the best and still want to live here.
- Barcelona – it’s not Paris but dare I say it comes pretty close
- Salzburg, Austria – possibly the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited
- Florence, Italy – great art, great architecture, great food, great city
- York, England – I’ve always found the charm of England was outside London. I was totally charmed when I visited York and it still is my favorite town in England.
The Nomadic Writer 