We started our Alsatian trip by visiting Strasbourg, the capital and biggest city of this French region. This is a very interesting part of the country, with picturesque villages, great traditional food and they even speak their own local language – Alsatian. Don’t worry, they also speak French. Strasbourg is not very far from the German border, on the west bank of the Rhine river, and shares close ties and historical influences with the neighbour…
The Alps are immensely beautiful and provide diverse landscapes and activities that we never get tired of. This year we finally made it there and spent a beautiful spring weekend in Chamonix, in the French Alps. Officially Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, this alpine valley town is the gateway to the famous Mont Blanc massif and its surroundings. With a range of activities all year-round, from snow sports in the winter to hiking or biking in the…
Since we go to Paris countless times – due to Cristina’s parents living there – we’re constantly trying to find new places close enough for visiting, while on our quest to explore what the region the French call Île de France has to offer. And yes, there’s plenty to see. The medieval town of Provins is quite close to Paris, thus making it suitable for a one day trip from the big city….
