We’re ticking off the landmarks at a rate of knots on a wet and windy Parisian day. Next up is the majestic Arc De Triomphe – after the Eiffel Tower it is one of the most iconic of all the Paris sights. It stands at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the centre ofContinue reading “Arc De Triomphe”
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Landmark tower
It might be a grey day but it’s our first look at the iconic Parisian landmark that is the Eiffel Tower! The original plan to build a tower 300 metres high was developed as part of preparations for the World’s Fair of 1889. The idea was to “study the possibility of erecting an iron towerContinue reading “Landmark tower”
Gay Paris!
Hot on the heels of our Corsican adventure we’re heading back to France again. This time to the romantic, enduring capital city of Paris! First time on the Eurostar from St Pancras station. Highly recommended! Fast, comfy, cheap and easy. We were on the earliest train possible – 5.40am! Cheapest fare and gets us thereContinue reading “Gay Paris!”
Pretty Propriano
It’s our final day in gorgeous Corsica and it ends on a high with possibly my favourite beach of all – Propriano! The curved golden sands of the Plage du Lido provide a perfect last stop on our scenic tour. Ten days in Corsica gave us a chance to scratch the surface of this prettyContinue reading “Pretty Propriano”
Palombaggia beach
Yet more stunning beaches are in our sights today. This time the glorious Palombaggia. It’s the most famous beach in Corsica. This vast expanse of sand stretches over 1.5 km with extra fine white sand. The beach is lined with small dunes and pine trees providing shade in summer. It’s a stunning place. With its stoneContinue reading “Palombaggia beach”