Another Sunday and another day of adventure. Today, we decided to visit the former Paris house of Victor Hugo. The best thing is that this was free to visit! Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a towering figure in 19th-century French literature, renowned for his contributions as a novelist, poet, and dramatist. His works often combined profound […]
I knew about this place which is a stone throw away from where I live and finally decided on a sunny but cold afternoon to visit this place. After visiting Jules Verne’s house in Amiens, we decided to visit the country mansion of Alexandre Dumas. Alexandre Dumas (1802–1870) was a prolific and celebrated French writer, […]
I am in Amiens for my Birthday weekend and as I was selecting for a location, I discovered that Jules Verne used to be one of the most popular resident here. So, who is he? Jules Verne, the renowned 19th-century French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, spent much of his later life in the […]
This is our second time attending and their fourth installment. As part of everyone’s return from holidays, the local councils seems to be hosting events that usually have a day of associations as well. The venue of the event is very close to our house and was only a short cycle away. The show this […]
Manage to get tickets to view the innovative 2024 Olympics Cauldron. The showpiece itself rises up above the air every evening but it was too late for us to witness it as we will all be getting ready for bed. The Olympics Cauldron itself emits water mist and uses LED lights to create an illusion […]
It was an early start for us today. We made our way into calm Paris. Heavy police presence is felt throughout our 20 minute walk from the station to the Arena for our badminton match. I bought the tickets not knowing which country or players will be in the opening sessions but was fortunate to […]
Based on an impromptu decision, we made our way to Arc de Triomphe to witness day 2 of the Olympics Torch relay in Paris. We were supposed to join in the festivities yesterday along with Bastille Day celebrations but were getting tired after our early start in Du Louvre Museum. I inititially hesitated due to […]
I stumbled upon a signboard pointing towards this place of worship in the first few months I was in Paris while visiting the Zoo. It took us nearly two years to finally visit this place and for a delayed Wesak celebration. Nestled in the massive grounds of Bois de Vincennes, there is a Buddhist Temple. […]
A place I would have never visited when I was growing up due to having a superstitious upbringing. Père Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Paris, France, at 44 hectares or 110 acres. With more than 3.5 million visitors annually, it is the most visited necropolis in the world. There is a bit of […]
We took a long drive for a short mini break. Thanks to my better half who booked this getaway based on recommendations by our French teachers. The Dune of Pilat (French: Dune du Pilat, its official name), also known as Grande Dune du Pilat, is the highest sand dune in Europe. Situated in La Teste-de-Buch […]