Visiting the Colmar Christmas market is like stepping into a dreamy winter wonderland. Soft, twinkling lights shine overhead as you smell the sweet scent of vin chaud and pain d’epices. The air even feels electric at night when you can see animated light displays as well as the excitement of the people around you. Colmar …
If you’re searching for a really unique Christmas market to enjoy, then you’ve got to check out the Ribeauville Christmas Market. This is no ordinary holiday market in the Alsace; this is the Ribeauville Medieval Market. Yes, for two weekends in December, you have the chance to see people dressed up as knights, peasants, etc. …
Colmar is such a charming town to visit year-round. Whether you want to explore its enchanting Christmas markets around the holiday season or stroll around Petite Venise in early spring, you’ll definitely want to spend at least one day in Colmar to enjoy its beauty. Colmar is a town located in the Alsace region of …
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been counting down to the Paris Olympics ever since it was announced! So now that the games are inching ever closer, it is time to figure out your Paris Olympics travel plans. I’ll be honest, I had talked about my love of France often and even toyed with …
Visiting France for the first time can be lovely. The museums and monuments of Paris are incredible, the sunny shores of the Mediterranean are sublime, and the mountains are majestic. But… not knowing French can make it challenging at times. That is why I am sharing some useful French phrases to know when traveling to …
Only have one day in Strasbourg during a trip to France? No worries! I’m here to show you what to do in Strasbourg in just a day! Strasbourg, located along the Rhine River, borders Germany on the eastern part of France. It is the capital city of the Grand Est Region and is well known …
The Luberon France villages are nothing if not picturesque. There are limestone cliffs and gorgeous views from the hilltop village of Gordes. Picture the red and burnt orange hues of the hills and homes in Roussillon. And you cannot forget the lovely chateaux, vineyards, and, of course, lavender fields in this section of Provence. To …
There are so many incredible day trips from Annecy you could take during your time in this charming alpine city. From exploring the gorgeous lakes and mountains in the surrounding area to even popping over to Geneva for a day, why not take a chance to go on a day trip from Annecy to explore …
Searching for the best things to do in Grenoble, France? You’ve come to the right place! Back in the day, when I was a young, early twenty-something, I actually lived in Grenoble for a time! The first big trip I had ever taken was to France where I would study abroad for a semester, live …
When it comes to the best things to do in Lyon, the list can be hard to narrow down. After all, Lyon is France’s third-largest city. Located where the Saone and Rhone rivers connect, Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. Lyon not only has had human inhabitants since prehistoric times, but …