In the previous Paris museum, article we told you about the lesser-known museums we visited. We saved the bigger museums, the ones you’ve heard of, for this article.
From Paris to Water Lilies and a Spectacular Cathedral
We decided to take a field trip together to Giverny and Rouen, both for the first time. Giverny was Monet’s home and you can visit the water lily pond that he painted so frequently. Rouen has a renowned cathedral and an awesome light show.
A Day in the Company of Kings at Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a must-see if you are anywhere near Paris. There are magnificent gardens with beautiful fountains and of course, you can tour the palace itself.
Commuting to French Language School on the Paris Metro
For us, riding the metro in Paris was a pleasure and a necessity because one of our main activities in Paris was going to French classes. So, I was looking for language schools while I was looking for apartments, but the quality of the school trumped the commute.
Parisian Bastille Day Celebration and Other Music on the Town
The concert and fireworks on the Eiffel Tower for Bastille Day were an incredible start to our Paris sojourn. In addition to the big splash on Bastille Day, there were many other opportunities to see live music and Paris and we endeavored to take advantage.