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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle 🏰
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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle, perched proudly above the Dordogne River in France, is a medieval marvel that left me captivated. This imposing fortress, dating back to the 12th century, is a testament to the region's rich history.
Exploring its well-preserved walls, towers, and courtyard felt like stepping into a knight's tale. The castle's interior showcases a remarkable collection of medieval weaponry and armor, offering a vivid glimpse into the past.
What sets Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle apart is its strategic location, providing breathtaking views of the picturesque Dordogne Valley and the neighboring Château de Beynac. The surrounding countryside is equally enchanting.
The castle is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the medieval charm of the Dordogne region. It's a place where history and natural beauty come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. #castle #france #history
Christian Dior Boutique in Paris
The Christian Dior boutique in Paris boasts a sophisticated and architecturally significant facade. Its pristine white exterior, adorned with the famous "30 Montaigne" signage, invites visitors into a world of opulence and style.
The boutique's interior design, often updated to reflect the latest collections, combines modern elements with classic Dior aesthetics. It's a seamless blend of contemporary chic and the brand's storied heritage.
The Paris store serves as a showcase for the latest haute couture and ready-to-wear collections from Christian Dior. Shoppers can explore an array of meticulously crafted garments, accessories, and footwear, all curated to cater to the most discerning tastes.
#france #paris #timetotravel #travel
Unique Building of Galleries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette isn't just a shopping destination; it's also a cultural symbol of Paris. Its holiday window displays are famous, drawing visitors from around the globe during the festive season.
Beyond shopping, Galeries Lafayette provides a unique shopping experience. It features an impressive array of designer boutiques, including names like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior, making it a fashionista's paradise.
The store's interior is a work of art, with intricate stained glass windows, ornate balconies, and a stunning central atrium. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Paris from the rooftop terrace.
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The Perfect Paris City Walk 🇫🇷🚶♀️⛴️
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When I was in Paris in June, my sister and I walked along the pedestrianised path along the Seine. It is definitely the scenic Paris City Walk.
As the Seine passes through all the landmarks in Paris, e.g. the Louvre and the Effiel Tower, it gives us a lot of pleasure. The Seine definitely adds to the vitality of Paris and makes Paris so charming.
Many would suggest doing a boat tour but since I had already done one when I first visited in 2014, I skipped on that this time.
Be sure not to miss out on the shops along the Seine. They may be tourist traps but the prints and magnets that the stores are selling really encapsulates the charming city, that is Paris; and it makes them perfect souvenirs.
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My fav village on the french riveria 😍🇫🇷😍🌵🍀🌴🌿
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Èze village is a charming small town on the french riveria that is up on the hill, therefore it is a bit tricky to get to by train.
You will have to either uber, hike or bus from the eze train station. The bus stop is always crowded and the bus does not run very frequently. For ubers, we called one but the driver tried to rip us off and said he has to charge more when he arrived. As for hiking, I would not recommend hiking up since the French sun is a killer ☀️…
If you are coming from Nice, I would hands down recommend taking the buses 82 or 112 and the journey would take you approx 30 minutes.
Although èze is more difficult to get to as compared with the other cities on the french riveria, you should not miss out on visiting it!!!
In the heart of èze is a botanical garden called Le Jardin Exotique. Definitely would recommend visiting because the views is GOD SENT. It is advised to get tickets at the machine at the beginning of the slope and not at the ticket office, so that you wouldn’t have to queue!!!
#france #frenchriviera #eze #cactus #境外遊
BEACH CLUB IN ANTIBES 🇫🇷🫶😍⛱️👙
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We travelled to Antibes on a Sunday and every beach club was so crowded 😮!!! We made the mistake of not making any reservations at the beach clubs.
We were lucky that Yolo Plage has four exact sun beds that are free and is reasonably priced. And the staff are very nice and accommodating.
Everything at Yolo Plage is amazing, from the drinks (get the Hugo Spritz!!), ambience and vibes. Beach and water is clean. The water is slightly chilly which is perfect because we were walking and tanning under the sun ☀️ for too long.
While we were swimming, we saw two swans 🦢 which caught us all in a surprise haha!!
We spent half the day at Yolo Plage and managed to catch the sunset 🌅😍
L' Effet Mer Plage, a tiktok famous beach club was our first choice but they tried to overcharge us 😒 Would not recommend you to go, instead head to Yolo Plage!!
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A paradise on earth 😍🇫🇷🫶🏞️
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To get to Parc national des Calanques, there are 2 ways, 1) by public transport + hiking or 2) by car.
My friends and I weren’t really feeling the French sun so we called an uber from Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles directly to Parc national des Calanques, we did zero hiking. I don’t recall the uber being super expensive because we split 4-ways, so definitely consider this option as it saves you time and energy.
Parc national des Calanques is indeed paradise on earth, I have never witnessed something so pretty 😍 I’m so lucky my friends and I have decided to come to this place!!! Similar with other beaches, the water is quite chilly so my strategy was to tan 30 minutes on the beach and then get into the water.
My friend is obsessed with water sports. She was talking to this really friendly couple and they agreed to let us use their paddle board. It was my first time paddle boarding and we had so much fun!!!
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A park in the heart of paris 🇫🇷😍🫶⛲️
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Tuileries Garden is located right next to the Louvre so it was quite crowded when I visited. Nonetheless, the garden is quite well maintained, pretty and definitely picturesque.
I love how the garden provides free chairs around the fountain so you can chill with your friends and people-watch. One of the different thing I have observed is that French people love sailing toy boats in water foundations, this is definitely something I wish to see in Hong Kong!!
My friends and I definitely had a lovely time chilling at Tuileries Garden 🫶
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Beach Club in Menton — the town of lemons 🍋🇫🇷🫶😍
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My friends and I visited the beach club on a weekday in June and was quite empty. We had the luxury of choosing the best seats in the club!! 😍 Out of all the beach clubs we went to, this one is the prettiest one!!
Contrary to the reviews I have read online, the staff are very hospitable and accommodating. Perhaps because the beach club was quite empty and we had all their attention(?)
The beach and water is nice and clean but the water is slightly chilly, the food and drinks options are extensive and yum. However, do note that the beach club is on the expensive end of the spectrum, everything (beds, towels, food and drinks) costs us around €70 per person, and we are a group of four people…
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Pebbly Beach in Nice, France 🇫🇷
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This beach definitely CHANGED my perception about beaches because why are beaches pebbly in old nice???
I made the mistake of not wearing a pair of waterproof, closed toes shoes on this trip and it was tricky getting into / getting out of the water because my feet was stuck in the pebbles and it hurts just walking on the pebbles.
I visited during June and the water was still quite chilly but anyhow we rented sun beds from Hôtel Amour Beach and got a bottle of rose 🍷 to enjoy in the sun ☀️
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Personalise your own perfume scent in Grasse
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Grasse is also known as the “Perfume Capital”, it is a town known for its established parfum industry. There are 3 large perfumeries based in Grasse 1) Fragonard 2) Molinard and 3) Galimard.
We have chosen to join the parfum workshop organised by Galimard and it costs €58.
Galimard provides 3 workshops daily at 10am, 2pm and 4pm; and in 4 different languages, English, French, German and Italian.
The workshop itself is so fun!!! We told that each perfume are formed by 3 different layers: base note, heart note and top note. And we have to build our base, then heart and finish with the top note.
There are more than a hundred different scents for all the notes combined and it was difficult for me to pick and choose!
We were told not to smell directly from the bottle because of the strong alcohol content, and instead we should smell the scent by waving it around our nose in order not to numb our sinuses. And luckily, I walked out of the workshop without a numb sinus 😂
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CANNES 🎬🎥🎞️📽️
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When in Cannes… of course I had to snap a picture with the big “Cannes” sign 🫶😍
The sign is up on a mini hill that overlooks Cannes which makes it the perfect viewpoint of the port of Cannes!!! It is free to visit the sign so I would definitely recommend.
Next to the sign, you can find Château de la Castre (there is an entrance fee) and a little garden with is very picturesque and pretty.
I believe there are two ways to get there:
1) Hike
2) By Bus
Cannes is honestly not that massive so I did not bother exploring the transportation system and got around everywhere by foot. However, be warned, the slope up is slightly steep!!
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A romantic bridge in Annecy 🇫🇷🫶😍🌁
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Pont des Amours can be translated into “Love Bridge” in english. It is indeed a very romantic bridge with love locks, overlooking the Swiss alps. I always question why did I visit with my sister and not my boyfriend 🙄
It is hard to miss Pont des Amours when you are in Annecy because it is along the shores of the lake of Annecy. I went to Annecy with no agenda and barely opened by google maps and I found myself stumbling across this bridge randomly!!
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A must see landmark in Lyon 🇫🇷⛪️🔔
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The Basilica is located on the Fouvrière hill, overlooking Lyon and there are 3 ways to get there:
1) To take the tram from Vieux Lyon to Fourvière
2) Hike (~18 mins on foot)
3) By car (~4 mins)
I took the 1st option going up and the 2nd option down. I would definitely recommend taking the tram because the tram itself is another attraction in lyon (much like the peak tram in HK).
The Basilica is a majestic architecture with both outstanding interior and exterior design. It is definitely worth visiting.
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cannot get enough of parks & gardens in paris 🫶🇫🇷⛲️🎶
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I went to Le Grand Véfour for dinner (yes, the restaurant starred in Emily in Paris) and was feeling very full so my friends and I decided to walk around and we stumbled across this park randomly.
Palais Royal is definitely one of my favourite parks in Paris, it is clean, less crowded than other parks like Jardin du Luxembourg; and I would say it is equally pretty, if not even prettier!! 😍
When we were there, we were able to catch the sunset and also a mini classical musical 🎶. Palais Royal is definitely the perfect place to wine down after an entire day of exploring the city.
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Arc de Triomphe is better at night 🫶🇫🇷
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I have been to paris and visited arc de triomphe before but never did i realised:
NO. 1 it is so much prettier at night
NO. 2 the police would clear the roads for a few minutes (meaning no cars) and allow tourists to snap all the pics they want
NO. 3 there is a flight of stairs down underground that allow you to cross the road and visit the arc de triomphe up close!!!! I would highly recommend you to do so if you are visiting since it is free
NO. 4 the celine triomphe logo is the same as the logo displayed on the chain around the arc de triomphe (see pic 5)
I intended to go up the arc de triomphe but was too late!! Next time I will be back!!
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Challans,its very peaceful place 🇫🇷
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Hotels are cheap as £40
Beach is about 30 mins away from challans
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Challans is beautiful place to be if your looking for quiet and peace. Historic. Its decent and clean,night time can talk a little walk,surrounded by country side,nature. Fresh air,cultural,can visit pubs,have breakfast,less pollution.
The Medival City Of Carcassonne
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The medieval city of Carcassonne is a UNESCO heritage located down south of Paris and is worth every penny to visit.
The entire town is covered in cobblestone, stone arches, castles and stone houses which carries more than 2000 over years of history. The town is still occupied till today and if you head up to the fortified city you will be able to catch a glimpse of the entire town below. This is one breathtaking scene not to be miss.
The Grand Estate Of Chateau De Cheverny
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The Chateau De Cheverny is another most visited places by foreigners as this is a grand estate homed by the Vibraye Family and still operates it till today.
The Chateau De Cheverny is popular due to its majestic well designed and crafted furnitures, antique french glassware and objects, olden time guards and soldiers uniform and weapons.
The castle was built in the 1600s and due to its restoration an entrance fee is required. But rest assured, this is worth the visit.
La Roque Gageac Village In France
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The La Roque Gageac Village is one of the many old village that is worth visiting. The village seats on the bank of the Dordogne River which makes this a picturesque picture in every scenario. Head to the top of the village and you will be greeted with amazing views from above, looking down into the Dordogne valley. This is also a relatively quiet town with only less than 500 people in this town alone.
Exposition TinTin At Herge Musuem
#museum #exhibition #france #europe #memories #childhood Remember the famous comic book and kids show, the adventure of Tin Tin? Never did I know that this originality came from the French. The Herge musuem located at Rue du Labrador 26, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium showcases the adventure of Tin Tin. It was based on a person's life but turn into a comic book. If you are into the comic book and kids show, you will be greeted with many familiar props and gadgets used in the show.Definitely a fun place to be especially with your kids.#belgium
Musuem Of The Great War
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If you are in Somme, France and have been visiting the many musuem don't forget to visit the Musuem Of Great War located at Pl. André Audinot, 80200 Péronne, France.
This musuem is located in the town of Peronne and you will be educated on how during the war where the Germans occupied France, the artifacts found, the life the the local children and families had and of course the battle to fight back the land from the German.
The musuem is open on a daily basis and requires an entrance fee.
Majestic Medieval Residences In Chambord
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The Chateau De Chambord is located at Château, 41250 Chambord, France and is one of the many tourists attractions in France. This monument has been around since the 1500s and this serves as a royal residences to the French king.
There are some restoration done but most of the structures maintains its originality, and you will be able to see the well distinctively carved ceilings and long hallways inside of the medieval castle.
Entrance fee is required and it is open daily from 9am - 6pm. Trip sells the tickets too, so get them before you head down!
The UNESCO Mont-Saint-Michel
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Mont-Saint-Michel is a well visited tourists attraction in France located at 50170 Mont Saint-Michel, France. This place is one of the many places being placed in the UNESCO heritage site.
This structure has been around since the 1500s and is one of the most visited cultural sites in France. Upon entering, you will be created with beautifully carved structures, chapels and abbey churches with gorgeous arches and carefully craved ceilings as well. Of course, most of these pillars and structures went thru refurbishment so as to protect the structure itself.
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
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Another musuem located in France called the Omaha Beach Memorial Musuem located at Av.De La Liberation, 1470 Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France where the musuem showcases the many weapons and artifacts used during the war on Omaha Beach. The war had a record breaking American troops suffering casualties of more than 2000 during the operation.
The troops choose this beach due to the curvature of the beach making it a good defender ground among the enemy.
Of course now, the beach is open to public but many believe that there are unrest souls on the beach. Well, it's your choice to visit the beach ^^
The White Chalk Cliffs @ Porte D'Aval
#scenic #seaview #etretat #france #seaside #cliffs #view
The cost of the town of Eretat lies a beautiful scenic place called Porte D'Aval located at 76790 Etretat, France where it's popular among professional photographers due to the white chalk cliffs and the view from above looking down at the bright blueish waters. It is popular also because of the natural arch caused by the slamming of waves and salty breeze overtime.
If you like hiking there are also couple of hiking routes here and these hikes will bring you along the coast and will be able to catch a view of these beautiful scenery. But so remember to stay on the trial as you never know the rocks might give way. There is also no shelter here, so if you are afraid of the sun, make sure you apply sunblock before u come.
Underground Museim In Albert, France
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Many of us were not involved in War World 1 which happened during the early 1900(1914-1918). For educational purposes, if you are visiting Albert In Somme, France you should visit the Somme 1916 Museum where this is an underground museum on how the soldiers love their life during the world war one.
There are some artifacts left behind by the war being showcase, old guns and bonnet, soldiers uniform, food trays and many other weapons that we do not use anymore in the modern days. This is one iconic museum as it is located in the tunnel. Along some of the areas, especially when the lights are dimmed, you can feel abit errie.
If you are interested, do get your tickets on trip.com as getting on site is abit more expensive.
Rouffach - relax and enjoy wine 🇫🇷
This calm wine growers’ village has only 4100 inhabitants and there is not much to do. Do there are no other tourists, However it is worth a visit since the hotels are great and there are also restaurants of all prices. You can also escape from the hustle and bustle of the famous places. Will stay there again!
Getting There -
By train 27 minutes from Mulhouse
Attractions -
1. Wineyards (photo 1&4)
2. Gourmet Wine train
3. Musée de Bailiage (Photo 2)
4. Domaine du Clos Saint Landelin winery
5. Day trip to Mulhouse or Colmar
Hotels -
1. Domaine de Rouffach 3* where we stayed (photo 8-14) good value for price. Breakfast with sparkling wine
2. Chateau d’Isenbourg et spa 5* (photo 16) on a hill
Food & Restaurants -
1. Restaurant Bohrer (Photo 7)
2. Chez Julien (photo 15)
3. Zen Sushi 68 (Photo 6) where we had dinner at a reasonable price)
4. Restaurant Aux Trois Colonnes (fine dining)
5. Döner Kebab (cheap)
Shopping -
Wine and cheese
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Colmar - cute gem in Alsace 🇫🇷
With about 70000 inhabitants Colmar is the third biggest city in. Alsace. There are many day tourists so if you want the real Coömar stay for one night. The best way to discover it is on foot but wear comfortable shoes since walking on the cobble stone streets is tiring!
Getting There - by train from Basel or Strasbourg
Attractions -
1. Little Venise (photo 1-4)
2. Boat tour on the channel in Little Venise
3. Old town (photo 11,13,17)
4. Bartholdi Museum (photo 14)
5. Saint Martin church (photo 12)
6. Marche Couvert (photo 6)
Hotels -
1. Grand Hotel Bristol 4*
2. Le Colombier 4*
3. L‘Esquisse Hotel & Spa 5*
Food & Restaurants -
1. Version Original 68 (Photo 5)
2. Brasserie des Tanneurs (photo 8)
Shopping -
Eat a Crêpes (Photo 9)
Buy some local cheese (photo 15)
Bring home a Gugelhopf cake (photo 16)
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Ribeauville - must visit in Alsace 🇫🇷
There are many small villages in the Alsace region but Ribeauville is one of the most beautiful because basically there is one Main Street with all the shops, restaurants and hotels there and it is easy to find your way around.
Getting There - by car or bus from Selestat
Attractions -
1. La Grand Rue (almost all my photos)
2. ChateauSaint Ulrich (Photo 4)
3.?Chateau Giersberg
4. Winery Domaine Jean Sipp
5. Chocolate factory Daniel Stoffel
Hotels -
1. Hotel de la Tour 3* on Main Street with own parking
2. Hotel & spa Ribeauville 4*
3. Hotel Spa Restaurant Au cheval Blanc 3* Try the Cordon Bleu at their restaurant
Food & Restaurants -
1. Boulangerie Vogel where we had a traditional onion Quiche (photo 14)
2. Have a meal at a Wistub
Shopping -
Regional Wine
Cheese
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