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Apr 18, 2025

What to See in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a picture-perfect, charming Provencal town filled with lovely architecture, so much art, and a long history. It’s a beautiful place to visit if you’re an admirer of Vincent van Gogh because it’s where he spent a year of his life and created some of his most famous paintings. There is something fascinating to discover on its every corner. To make planning your trip a bit easier, here is the Culture Tourist’s guide on what to see in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Mar 08, 2024

First Time in Paris Guide for Art Lovers

Paris is the city I could visit a few times per year and never get bored with it. I used to live three hours by train from Paris, so I was there quite often. However, I still visit it frequently. After visiting it on a school trip, with friends, as a couple and on a solo trip, I’ve become a first-time-in-Paris expert among my friends. To help you plan your perfect first visit to Paris, I created this first time in Paris guide for art lovers. Here, you’ll find a list of sites you should visit, the best museums, French food and souvenirs to look for, and some other valuable tips for your trip to the French capital.

Mar 10, 2023

Impressionists in Paris

Paris was the birthplace of one of the most famous painting styles in art history – Impressionism. It’s exceptional because it was the first modern painting style that changed the course of art history. Most of its members lived and worked in Paris in the mid-19th century. In this article, you’ll learn more about where its members met, learned to paint together, discussed art and created some of their most beautiful paintings.

Aug 12, 2022

A trip from Paris: Fontainebleau Palace

France is home to some of Europe’s most beautiful castles and palaces. One of them, the Fontainebleau Palace, is located some 55 kilometres (34 miles) southeast of the French capital, and it makes a wonderful day trip from Paris. Being home to the monarchs of France since the 12th century, it’s a place filled with history. Add to that it’s a birthplace of the Renaissance style in France and you have a great destination to visit for all the cultural tourists.

Aug 05, 2022

Ile-de-France travel diary: Paris, Fontainebleau & Moret-sur-Loing

There are some places I could visit over and over again. And Paris is definitely one of them. Something in that city inspires me and gives me a feeling of belonging. I love everything there: art, architecture, lifestyle and people! So, when I got a chance to attend a conference in the Ile-de-France region a few weeks ago, I made a nice trip to Paris and its surroundings out of it. So, here it is, my travel diary from Paris, Fontainebleau and Moret-sur-Loing.

Nov 20, 2020

Bring Paris to your home for a day

Truth to be told, after eight months with no international travel, I feel some serious wanderlust. And I am aware there are bigger problems in the world right now, but I can’t help myself. I miss flying, strolling around the new city, visiting museums and falling in love with a new place. Living in Amsterdam made Paris only a three-hours-train-ride-away, and I’d visit it regularly. I called those trips my yearly pilgrimages to Paris. Since we can’t travel right now, I decided to recreate a bit of a French atmosphere in my home. And made a little guide on how to bring Paris to your home for a day.

Oct 09, 2020

The Best Museums in Paris

Being home to some of the most famous artworks, everyone should visit some of the best museums in Paris. The French capital is a true City of Art. So many famous artists lived there. And so many art styles were founded there, as well. However, with almost 130 museums, it’s home to, it could be a bit hard to pick up the best museum in Paris to visit, for the first time visitors. That’s why here is your complete guide with all tips and tricks that will help you navigate your way through some of the best museums in Paris.

Feb 07, 2020

Beautiful small towns you should visit in France

Filled with great museums, art and food, France is one of my favourite countries in Europe. I’ve been to Paris many times, but haven’t really had a chance to explore much the rest of the country. That’s why I asked some of my fellow travel bloggers to help me compile a list of the most beautiful small towns in France. And here it is.

Aug 17, 2018

A day in Paris with CLUSE

Cluse watch and Eiffel Tower in the distance

Paris is one of the most inspirational cities I know. It’s art, design, fashion, architecture and lifestyle are something I’m always looking forward to when there. That’s the reason I am trying to visit Paris at least once per year. I’m getting so much inspiration for my projects and am always coming back home filled with new creative energy. So, here is how I’ve spent a day in Paris with CLUSE. Paris is always a good idea! Audrey Hepburn’s famous quote is describing so well my feelings towards that beautiful city. There are so many amazing museums, buildings and art…

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