Well, chocolate I suppose. But have you ever had their chocolate croissants? *Faint* We found a little bakery that would open its doors and sell steaming chocolate croissants. We'd grab one with a cafe ole and off we'd go sightseeing!
My Highlights:
Paris
Loire Valley
2. The Chateaus- We went on a castle tour (highly recommend this!) and both came away with a favorite- Château de Chenonceau. It's completely magical with its Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The gardens are lovely as well. I could wander through them all day.
It was seized by Henry II and offered it to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Over the years, it's had many owners, but in 1914, the Menier fam
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Flowers and fresh baked bread. Sounds so beautiful... I WANT TO TRY THESE CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS YOU SPEAK OF!!!
I went to France on a high school trip many years ago (we did some camping in France) but I'd love to go back! We were in Paris on Bastille Day and there was a huge parade (mostly army vehicles) with confetti thrown from the Eiffel Tower.
I went to Paris for part of my honeymoon. It was hot. The place reeked of urine (because the homeless can't pay for the public toilets). And there was a woman sitting next to us at the train station with a dead animal in her bag. Oh, and our bathtub hadn't been scrubbed in what looked like months.
Sadly, with the exception of the amazing cheese, I didn't associate the city with love (even though I was on my honeymoon). Fortunately we only stayed there for a few days before going to Germany.
This sounds like so much fun! I took a trip to France with one of my best friends a couple years ago. Fell in love with France as soon as I got off the plane! Looking forward to your story set there. :)
Stina- Wow, you sure had a totally different experience than I did. I thought it was shockingly clean compared to some other places I've visited.
I have also heard that people are rude there but my sister and I got on the wrong bus and the whole bus had the driver stop the bus and let us out. Then they flagged down another bus for us. It was amazing. And this was right in the middle of the city.
Maybe we were just lucky!
Next time you go I want to stow away in your luggage. Beautiful!
Such beautiful photos, and what a special trip for your sister and you! I've never been to Europe..One day...
Hi there! Just came across from Talli's blog. I'm a francophile and have visited many times. All of your picture were familiar to me. Stayed at the Loire for a month. Usse was my fave chateau, but I love the ladies' one too.
Ah, pain au chocolat. Hmmmm.
Denise
Sigh. I want to go to Paris one day. It's on my list. :)
Kelly- Thanks!
Denise- they are to die for
You will Karen! I just know it.