ParisParisParis and Île-de-France

Stephanie: The history of Paris as a city! Located in the Marais. Nice way to spend a couple of hours. Free entry to general collection. Not well known=not super busy. Perfect way to take in art with history.

Stephanie: in the evening take a picnic.

Stephanie: Bustling market! Antiques/bric-a-brac/artisan cheese and meats/veggies etc. Wonderful atmosphere. Perfect morning wonder.

Stephanie: Sort of secret--with amazing views. The history is very interesting--if going in September inquire about the festival and be sure to attend!

Stephanie: Shop and wander.

Stephanie: Bretagne! Cidre and Crepe. eat two: one savory and one sucre

Stephanie: Coffee/lunch stop with a super nice waitstaff.

Stephanie: walk the Seine at night along the riverbank--peaceful and beautifully lit.

Stephanie: If your in love take a lock to profess your love...or take wire-cutters and remove your mistake ;)

Stephanie: Absolutely breathtaking museum! The perfume bottle is a jewel that sits on the boudoir...learn about the history of perfume and Grasse.

Vélib': Des collections et des expositions étonnantes ! Подробнее.

Stephanie: Cabaret! Open at night. Call ahead.

Stephanie: Beautiful positioned above Ecouen with a view over the countryside. Amble around Catherine de Medici bedroom and get lost in the halls where kings and countries were made.

Stephanie: Picturesque village 30 mins outside of Paris! Great boutique shopping and beautifully decorated during the holidays. Lovely place to stay for a few days outside the city.

Stephanie: Trendy and hot :)

Valérie Lhotte: Cabinet de curiosités

Stephanie: Perhaps the best collection of Art Nouveau in the world. Spend the day.

Stephanie: WOW! What a collection and what an amazing Chateau--definitely worth the trip out.

Stephanie: Go for lunch. Small place with lots of love. Traditional Italian food from Parma. Exquisite.