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Located in the 18th arrondissement in Paris, La Vigne de Montmartre vineyard was created when the Romans built a temple dedicated to Bacchus, the god of wine, on the only hill in Paris, which they also covered with grape vines. Centuries later, a Benedictine abbey replaced the temple, and nuns ... Read More about Le Clos Montmartre

I first met Countess Marie de Tilly (pronounced “tee-yee”) in 2016 when I took my eleven-year-old granddaughter Mikkayla to France. I had registered us for Marie’s etiquette class, and we were both excited to learn about French “savoir vivre,” or “how to live,” and a little intimidated to meet a ... Read More about Countess Marie de Tilly

Hôtel Providence is a charming boutique hotel situated in the 10th Arrondissement in Paris, near La Place de La République, and conveniently located near several Métro stops. Each of their 18 rooms is individually decorated with vintage personality and flair to make guests feel welcome and special. ... Read More about Hôtel Providence, Paris

After a long 24 hours, my girlfriend Linda and I finally arrived in Paris!  Our trip consisted of sitting on the tarmac due to plane electrical problems which couldn’t be fixed, booking a later flight, missing our connection to Paris from Frankfurt, rebooking another flight, and finally ... Read More about Traveling to Paris: Always an Adventure!