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.
A Day in the Company of Kings at Versailles
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.
Taking the Early Train to the Happiest Place on Earth
While I wouldn’t describe ourselves as Disneyphiles, Diana and I do enjoy a periodic visit to The House of Mouse, even if our kids are now too cool to join us. Historically, we have been to one of the theme parks every 8-9 years. Our visit to EuroDisney was admittedly not on our regular schedule but we were here.
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.
We Saved Money by Spending 3 Months in Paris
Last year when we discussed where to go this year, Paris was at the top of the list. We decided that three months would be a good amount of time for us to explore the city and study French.
