When you think of Paris, you immediately look to the icons: the Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. But one of its jewels is Ste. Chapelle, a chapel hidden in plain sight.
History
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This beautiful village is where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last few months and painted many of his masterpieces. It’s just an hour from Paris. If you’re a fan, a visit to Auvers is a must.
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When did you last revisit a place where you lived many years ago? For me, sneaking into a German castle hotel where I once worked was a reminder that nothing stays the same.
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Berlin is youthful, intoxicating and tolerant. But it’s also a city with many layers of history, some of it quite recent and unnerving. Rather than hide it, Berlin puts it all on display.
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Amsterdam’s museums are among the city’s main attractions. For us, the Van Gogh, the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk were at the top of our list. We entered without lining up!
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Paris has been the muse for writers for hundreds of years. We caught the Paris book bug years ago, and now have well over 100 favorite Paris books. Here’s a sampling…