Fashionable Paris on the Champs-Élysées
I arrived in Paris in early September, a month when the city seems to breathe more lightly after the intensity of summer. The heat of July and August had softened…
Amiens Botanical Garden’s Natural Wonders: An August Exploration
Stepping off the train in Amiens in early August, I was immediately enveloped by the soft hum of summer in northern France. The city felt lively yet unhurried, a delicate…
My Deep Dive into Amiens Cathedral: A Journey Through Stone, Light, and History
I still remember the first time I saw Amiens Cathedral. I had just stepped out from Rue de la République, the July air heavy with warmth, when suddenly the enormous…
A Cultural Journey Through the History Museum of Amiens
When I first stepped into Amiens, I thought of its cathedral, the Hortillonnages floating gardens, and the canals that glisten like veins through the city. But very soon, my curiosity…
Wandering Through Rouen Old Town: A Journey Back to the Middle Ages
When I first arrived in Rouen, the capital of Normandy, I felt as though I had stepped directly into a living painting. The cobblestone streets, the half-timbered houses leaning at…
Encountering the Masters of Impressionism at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
When I first arrived in Rouen, I was already enchanted by its cobblestone streets, Gothic spires, and the hum of everyday French life. Yet, as much as the old town…
For Art Lovers: A Journey to Le Havre’s André Malraux Museum of Modern Art
I still remember the exact feeling of stepping off the train at Le Havre on a chilly January morning. The air had that unmistakable bite of the sea, a salty…
Exploring Modern Architecture in Le Havre’s City Center
November in Le Havre carries a unique mood. The Atlantic wind is brisk, carrying hints of salt and the faint smell of rain, while the low, gray sky casts a…
Atlantic Flavors: A French Culinary Journey Through Le Mans Markets
The first time I stepped off the train at Gare du Mans, the crisp French air was tinged with the faint aroma of roasted chestnuts being sold by a vendor…
Wandering the Old City: Exploring the Medieval Streets of Le Mans in September
I have always believed that walking is the purest form of travel. No ticket stubs, no timetables, no rush — just the steady rhythm of footsteps meeting cobblestone, and the…