In the courtyard in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris a small bronze medallion, known as Point Zero, marks the traditional centre of Paris. From this spot all distances in France are measured. One hundred kilometres to Paris
Paris can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. It’s big, it’s busy and it’s home to a mind-boggling collection of museums and monuments. It can be difficult to know where to start. France is the most visited country in the
During a month-long stay in Paris I worked on my art appreciation by adding to my list of ‘famous paintings I have seen.’ I hit the mother lode at Musée d’Orsay. I don’t know much about art – almost nothing
At the other end of the court was a brash 17-year-old Spanish kid. He had shoulder length hair and baggy red shorts that looked a size too big. The Spanish kid was hitting winners all over the court, swinging his
I am in a relationship with the Eiffel Tower. I love her. When I am out and about on visits around Paris I can use the tower as a compass to find my way home. I know it’s bed time
Frederik was riding the rails traveling from Geneva to Paris. His his little face was pressed against the window pane to get a better view of the beautiful Swiss countryside as it slid past. About an hour into his journey