Paris by Night – A Seine River Dining Experience
On our last night in Paris, we did something very special. We enjoyed an exceptional dinner cruise on a unique yacht as we sailed on the Seine. Now…there are river cruises and then there are Michelin-starred Parisian Dinner Cruises. This particular dinner cruise is set on a luxurious yacht with elegant wood paneling, ornate carpeting, and private dining tables decorated with pristine, white tablecloths and napkins. The yacht is docked just opposite the Eiffel Tower, so you start and end near this brilliant historical monument. The wide windows provide excellent views to… Read More
Paris Cafes, Hot Chocolate, and Macarons – Day 4
Day 4: Paris – I’m nothing if not repetitive, so I’ll say it again. When traveling abroad, slow it down if at all possible! Yes, it’s important to see the highlights but make absolutely sure you build in plenty of time to explore and get lost . We spent a lot of time wandering the streets of Paris on our own…the extraordinarily beautiful streets! Paris has some of the best restaurants in the world. Try not to miss the cafés and coffee shops as well. I’m pretty sure we found the best… Read More
Paris – Exploring the Louvre and Montmartre Day 3
Day 3: Paris Part One – We took a private tour of Montmartre with one of our favorite guides, Audrey, on Day 3. She was excellent and we learned so much about this special area of Paris. We especially loved the quaint, narrow, cobblestoned streets winding up and down this hilly area. Please note however that as charming as this area is, its steep streets are not ideal to explore for those who have mobility issues. The white Sacré-Cœur Basilica crowns the Montmartre area at the summit, which is the highest point… Read More
Paris The Eiffel Tower and Monet – Day 2
Day 2: Paris – There are far too many beautiful museums in Paris to enjoy in a week, but we were going to try. Day two began with a morning visit to the Musée de l’Orangerie where we got to enjoy Monet. We’d never visited this museum in past trips, and had no idea what to expect. It is stunning…so simple and elegant and L’Orangerie does an amazing job of displaying Monet’s most beautiful art in a way that we can sit and just take it all in. Amazing if you have… Read More
Paris Culinary Tours and Vintage Cars – Day 1
Paris! For years, I fought the temptation to “love” Paris because – well – everyone loves Paris. This almost always equates to an overwhelming number of tourists, crowded streets, shops and museums, tourist traps, and pickpockets. This famous “City of Lights” or also known as the “City of Love” however, has slowly chipped away at my resistance over the years, and I am finally brave enough to admit that I, too, love Paris! Join me on my little journey. Day 1: Paris – We took an overnight nonstop flight Chicago to Paris… Read More
Catacombs of Paris
Hiding beneath the beautiful city of Paris are a labyrinth of ancient tunnels and chambers stretching out for miles. Did you know they existed? I didn’t. I was only familiar with the Catacombs of Rome. Thanks to my daughter, Mikayla, however, for educating us and asking to visit. The famous Catacombs of Paris were created at the end of the 18th Century, as a result of overcrowded cemeteries and improper burial techniques. As cemeteries began to overflow, unable to keep up with the ever growing population, rampant disease and contamination resulted, effecting… Read More
Paris Photoblog
Paris – the City of Love, the center for fashion, the place you go for exquisite and quite expensive gourmet dining. What are the first images the word “Paris” elicits for you? Is it the world famous Eiffel Tower? Notre Dame? Or is it the Mona Lisa in the Louvre? Maybe you dream about open air cafés and sipping on coffee as you people watch, or strolling down cobblestone walkways as you window shop for things you would never in a million years be able to afford. We enjoyed exploring Paris and… Read More
Deena Gainor
Six Hearts One Journey 
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