We had scheduled a tour of the famous Chateau de Versailles (Palace of Versailles) on the second day of our Paris stay. Known for both the grand Chateau, its magnificent and sprawling gardens and Mary Antoinette’s estate, the Palace of Versailles has a strong political history behind it. French monarch, […]
Day break and I could see clear skies from our room at the Ibis Paris Montmartre 18éme. I cheered. Our first morning in Paris. Better be bright and sunny. Woke up Jayanta and the little one, quickly got ready and headed out for breakfast. This was Paris after all. Be […]
We told you whether you need a Hop On Hop off Bus in London the other day. Today we will see if you need it in Paris. Paris. This is one city where you need the Hop On Hop Off buses without a second thought. unless you are in Paris […]
Ah the famous Aiguille Du Midi! Let me start at the start. You need to take the cable car from Chamonix City for Aiguille Du Midi – the famous mountain in the French Alps from where you not only see the famous Mont Blanc, but also the Alps of the […]
Chamonix would not be in the ‘traditional’ European itinerary for most travellers from India – especially in winters. For, it can get really cold there, snowed out and frozen to the bones!! Had the opportunity to visit Chamonix in Feb 2011 for an offsite meeting and wow, was I bowled […]
We reached Eze when it was all fogged out. Now Eze, a much-celebrated hilltop located on the French Riviera, is famous for its view of the azure blue Mediterranean sea down below. Sigh! The fog had dashed our plans. It was mid-afternoon and we still had a lot of time […]
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is perched on the Fourvière Hill in Lyon. Stand anywhere in Lyon and you can see it, standing like a guardian of the city. You’d be forgiven if you think that this structure is a fortress, for it almost looks like one. The high […]
Holiday Inn Express Marseille Airport is a perfect stopover for catching an early morning flight out of Marseille. A short 30 mins ride from Aix took us to the airport from where a hotel shuttle picked us up and in 5 mins, we were at the hotel. A quick & […]