Tag Archives: France

Mont Saint Michel and St. Malo, France

Posted on September 4, 2019 by travelbynatasha

Today we are anchored off the walled city of St. Malo, Brittany.  Brittany is one of fifteen regions in France.  However, the main attraction on today’s stop is actually in Normandy, another region of France.  But for the flow of … Continue reading →

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Our last day in Paris

Posted on July 9, 2018 by travelbynatasha

We are headed to London later today on the Eurostar.  After packing, we decided to return to Saint-Germain to have lunch and to see the Abbey Church.  We rode through this area a couple of days ago on the hop-on/hop-off … Continue reading →

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Boris’ Birthday in Paris

Posted on July 6, 2018 by travelbynatasha

We spent the morning of Boris’ 60th birthday touring Claude Monet’s farmhouse and Gardens in Giverny, France.  Now the birthday celebration returns to Paris for lunch at one of his favorites, Brasserie Bofinger.  Last time we were in Paris the … Continue reading →

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Giverny, Normandy, France

Posted on July 5, 2018 by travelbynatasha

Today is Boris’ 60th Birthday.  We have chosen to do an half day excursion outside of Paris to the edge of Normandy to visit Claude Monet’s farmhouse and gardens at Giverny.  Giverny is just under 50 miles west of Paris. … Continue reading →

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Day touring in Paris Continued

Posted on July 4, 2018 by travelbynatasha

Boris and I continued our tour of Paris via the Hop-on/Hop off bus, leaving behind the Eiffel Tower.  We passed by Les Invalides, more commonly known as Hotel national des Invalides, a complex of museums and monuments dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Day touring in Paris

Posted on July 3, 2018 by travelbynatasha

Our first full day in Paris we decided to renew our connection with the city.  Both Boris and I have visited many times, even before we met.  Although we recommend the hop-on/hop-off buses in whatever city they are offered, we … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Paris for Boris

Posted on July 2, 2018 by travelbynatasha

Yes, I know on my last series of posts we were celebrating Boris’ birthday with a trip to Cuba.  However, since he needed to be in London the week after his actual birthday in May, Boris suggested a long weekend … Continue reading →

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The Paris Opera House, Place des Vosges, and the Big Splurge, La Tour d’Argent

Posted on August 1, 2016 by travelbynatasha

Today is our only full day in Paris.  Boris and I have both been to Paris before and I was determined to see something new.  Although I have seen the exterior before, I have never been inside the Paris Opera … Continue reading →

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Loire Valley Castles, France

Posted on July 28, 2016 by travelbynatasha

Today Boris and I are going to tour two of the loveliest castles in the Loire Valley, near Paris.  We will also have the opportunity for lunch and a wine tasting at one of the smaller chateaus.  We had planned … Continue reading →

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Route des Vins, France

Posted on August 28, 2015 by travelbynatasha

Today, our last excursion day of the cruise, we have our choice of two long half-day tours in this wine producing region along the Alsatian wine road, the route des vins which hugs the foothill of the Vosges mountain range. … Continue reading →

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