Centuries ago, Castle Hill was the look out point for the settlement that was ancient Nice. The castle that used to stand at the top of the hill was destroyed long ago and today is replaced by a city park. From…
Archives for April 2012
chantilly castle
Right before my birthday in January, I went on a day trip to Chantilly with a friend. Thirty minutes out of Paris by train, I think it has to be the easiest option for a day trip to a French castle. And because…
monaco
It’s cool, grey, and rainy in Paris, which though perfect paper-writing weather, has everyone else anxiously wondering if spring will ever reappear for the season. So as we wait for sun to return, let’s go back to the South. Today, let’s talk Monaco….
long live the dresses
Loving this shop window across from my office. That is all.
view from the top
Have you ever been to the Montparnasse Tower in Paris? If you’ve ever been to Paris, I almost guarantee that you’ve seen it – it’s the one building inside central Paris that sticks out against the skyline like a giant at…
paris from space
I was just reading over at Black Eiffel and had to share these amazing photos taken by astronaut Andre Kuipers ESA/NASA from space. They are incredible! That’s my city!