Nestled in the often-disputed Alsace Lorraine, the unparalleled city of Strasbourg is the perfect blend of French glamour and German style. Home to the European Parliament, it's a bustling city that hasn't lost its quaint charm.

Overflowing with enticing options at every turn, La Rive Gauche, including the historic students' stomping grounds, is now a salubrious mix of great tourist attractions, lovely shopping, and nice restaurants. Wondering how to spend your time and where to eat when you're visiting the Eiffel Tower, Place des Invalides, and the Musee Rodin? Check out my suggestions! 

The newest, and nicest, addition to Hilton's  Curio Collection in Paris is a stone's throw from the Seine, the Champs Elysees, and some of the most prestigious shopping in the city. Wondering how the major renovation turned out? Should you make it your home base in the City of Lights? 

Considering visiting the resting place of as many as a million Parisians, now one of the most visited cemeteries in the world? Established in 1804, the cemetery was named for the confessor to Louis VIX, the Sun King, Pere (Father) de la Chaise, who lived on the site where the chapel now sits. Check out these tips before you stop by!

If you're looking for an easy and enjoyable day trip from Paris, look no further than the charming city and nearby Chateau de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy all the beauty and grandeur of an iconic French Chateau, without the hordes of crowds at Versailles.