A weekend in Champagne is dreamy. Between the iconic Avenue de Champagne in Epernay and the stunning Reims Cathedral, you’ll fall head over heels for this famous French wine region during your visit. After having visited Champagne last year and this year, I can honestly say that it is definitely worth the hype! There is …
When it comes to exploring Champagne, there are two main cities to visit: Reims and Epernay. However, if you’re short on time and can’t visit both, which one do you choose? Epernay or Reims? While you can certainly see both in a weekend in Champagne, say you really want to just focus on one town …
Visiting Champagne is always a good idea. For those who love bubbly and want to immerse themselves in the culture, history, and flavors of this delightful beverage, you know you’ve got to pay a visit to the largest city in the region: Reims. To help you plan the perfect trip, this is the ultimate Champagne …
Picture incredible neo-Classical architecture along a lovely street on your way to drink the world’s best beverage: Champagne. While many people make a stop in Reims during their time in Champagne, you definitely need to discover the best things to do in Epernay! Epernay is home to the famous Avenue de Champagne, which is where …
Have a special person in your life that is a francophile? I’ve got the best French gifts that they’ll adore! As someone who is also obsessed with traveling to France any chance I get, I’ve found many delightful products over the years that’ll make any lover of this country very happy. From regional products and …
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 …
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. …
You never forget your first visit to the Alsace Christmas markets. The smells of gingerbread, vin chaud, and Munster cheese fill the air as you become mesmerized by all the twinkling lights. It is an experience that entices all the senses, and even after returning home, you’ll want to hop right back on a plane …
Searching for the best things to do in Beaune? Full of wine, charming architecture, and delightful cuisine, a visit to this Burgundian village is a must. Located only about a 30-minute train ride from Dijon, Beaune is in the heart of Burgundy. Bike to vineyards just outside the city, sip a Burgundy Grand Cru, or …
Ahh, French cheese. I think it is safe to say that France is the land of cheese. Seriously, nobody does it better than France, in my humble opinion. And it makes sense when they have between 1,000-1,600 varieties of cheese ranging from soft, gooey Brie to hard and delightful Beaufort. So narrowing down the best …