An early morning start up on Montmartre which still preserves some of its artistic roots.
Saint Chapelle is the former royal chapel and known for its captivating 7200 square feet of stained glass.
Next door at the bottom of the Palais de la Justice is the Conciergerie – a former prison which included the former cell of Marie Antoinette.
A short half hour train ride away is the small city of Asti. It may be familiar as a wine growing region -both their red wines including Barbera D’Asti as well as their sparkling wines like Asti Spumante. After reading a bit about it, it seemed like an interesting place to visit and pretty easy…
Two different galleries – both for shopping rather than art. Starting with Gallerie Vivienne a covered set of shops dating back to 1826. Next up, Galleries Lafayette, probably the largest department store known outside France. I took a guided tour that allowed access an hour before the store opened to learn all about the history…
Two of the most beautiful churches in Lecce are Santa Croce and San Matteo. Santa Croce is a jaw dropping moment as you come around the corner and see the very ornate facade. I am sure it makes a stunning wedding venue. San Matteo is more bell shaped but just as beautiful inside.
As my time here comes to a close, a few last places to wander and explore. The charming suburb of Puteaux. Also turns out there is an original thumb – located at La Defense Along the Champs Élysées, the Louis Vuitton hotel, slated to open in 2026 The Cluny Museum Until next time dear Paris…
Leave it to British aIrways to provide a most British experience. From “a very good evening to you ladies and gentlemen…” to the newest safety video “May One Haveth one’s Attention”. On the flight from London to Paris: “Sir would you like a scone? A fruit scone or a plain scone? What kind of scone…
