The Italian-designed Chateau of Fontainebleau was the scene of several key moments in Napoleonic history. Louis’ pride and joy was a landscaped wonderland dotted with statues and fountains behind the ...

As I dodge Parisians walking their poodles and pushing baby strollers down a busy market street, I’m reminded that one of the reasons Paris is endlessly entertaining is its thriving neighborhoods. On ...

Few cities can even come close to Paris when it comes to cultural, artistic, and historic heritage. And few residents are as confident as Parisians in their expertise in good living. While that ...

Born in Paris, Claude Monet became a key figure and catalyst of the world-famous art movement Impressionism. But his fame arrived unexpectedly. In 1874, art critic Louis Leroy ridiculed Monet's ...

There’s a spot in Paris where I like to share my macarons. Pulling the ribbon on the tiny box — gilded with tradition and a flair for good living — and sharing them here is the perfect start for a ...

Whether you're waiting for the Eiffel Tower to begin its iconic sparkling light show or heading out for a breezy stroll along the Seine, a trip to Paris often feels like a magical escape. Despite ...

Getting close to one of the big icons of Western civilization – the Acropolis, the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum – can be the spine-tingling high point of a European trip. But don’t paper over ...

There's a spot in Paris where I like to share my macarons, on the Île Saint-Louis. Pulling the ribbon on the tiny box, gilded with tradition and a flair for good living, and sharing them here is the ...

When the Washington State–based travel guide and TV host Rick Steves decided to return to Europe in early 2022, he wasn’t sure how many of his favorite local spots had survived two years of pandemic ...