I first went to Paris in 2017 with my family. We only had a couple of days and we did a whirlwind tour of the expected highlights (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Montmartre) before we headed to our next destination. On that visit, we walked by the beautiful Palais Garner (which is the picture above) and knew it was connected to Phantom of the Opera, but unfortunately we didn't have time to do more than a drive-by. On my most recent visit, I had time to go back

When you think of visiting Paris, you probably think of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, or the Louvre. Those are all iconic attractions and you should definitely take the opportunity to see them in person if you travel to Paris. However, if you want to dig a little deeper into Paris history (20 meters underground to be exact), I highly recommend a visit to the Paris Catacombs. Did You Know the Bones of 6 Million People Are Under Paris? Walls Built with Femur and tibl

On my most recent trip to the south of France, I had the chance to enjoy a unique experience of truffle hunting! I will admit, I didn't used to be a fan of truffles. Over time, and with much effort to expand my palate, I have slowly come to appreciate the delicious flavor of these prized gems. After visiting a truffle farm in Grignan, France and learning more about how difficult it is to grow truffles and how they are hunted (by dogs or pigs!), I have even more appreciati

If you are planning a trip to southern France-or even if you are not-let me make a case for putting Avignon at the top of your travel bucket list. I had a chance to visit this incredible walled city on my recent riverboat cruise on the Rhône and I left absolutely enchanted. From the moment you catch sight of the massive medieval ramparts that surround the city and stretch along the Rhône, you know you are somewhere special. Unfortunately we were only in this magical place fo