The “Crown Jewels of France” are located in the Premiere (1st) Arrondissment of Paris. When you want to discover the “Premiere” of Paris, there are a few things to remember: The bridges across the SEINE are as important as the destinations that take you there. Many places we recommend may require an advance ticket purchase. Where…
Neighborhood Guide 7th: La Tour Eiffel
The facts about the Tower are fascinating: There are 1,665 steps from the East pillar to the top. Over 500 people work on the Tower every day. It stands over 314 meters high. (almost 1,000 feet) and 2,500,000 rivets hold it together. Every few years, 60 tons of paint are used to repaint it…and being French, in 3…
A Room with a View: Paris Apt Dreams
the Magic of Paris continues into the 21st century One dream continues for many Paris visitors: to find an apartment as a second home or an investment (or both) so that the dream of Paris can continue in one’s ‘own little piece of heaven’. Currently the return on a small apartment (even on 500 square feet)…
Neighborhood Guide: 3rd Arrondissement
Le Marais While turning into the narrow side streets of Le Marais you’ll find many little side streets that will transport you back to another time. Much of the architecture in this area was built in the 1500s and 1600s. The ancient Village of St. Paul is the section of Paris we are discovering. Le Marais…
Pinot Noir & Wine Pairings
Wine Wednesdays on our Podcast: This week it’s Pinot Noir From WINE ENTHUSIAST: Pinot Noir is a black wine grape variety of the species Vitis vinifera that hails from France. It’s one of France’s oldest grapes, cultivated more than a century ago by the Cistercian monks in Burgundy. Its origins from France make it one of the…
Cabernet + Food Pairings Guide
The Cabernet Primer for the Paris Adventuress Podcast The world’s best Cabernets from France come from the Bordeaux, Bergerac, Languedoc-Roussillon regions in France. French Cabernet set the standards for the world and when exploring the wine regions of France on your next trip, you will not be disappointed. Regions of the World where Cabernet Flourishes…