States of Splendor
Some of the best examples of Splendor in France are definitely not its most famous sites. In this country, happiness is not necessarily the Eiffel Tower, or the beaches of Cannes and the French Riviera. Often, quite to the contrary, it is found in the tranquil reaches of a small medieval village. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is one…
One of the most visited national monuments in France today, the Sainte Chapelle is a medieval architectural jewel that is only partially visible to passers-by at street level. Indeed, one must enter the precincts of the Palais de Justice in Paris to gain access to it. This jewel of glass, stone, wood and metal was,…
It is well known, Paris is world renowned for it’s architecture. But beyond the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, there are countless other architectural wonders, big and small, to be found. One of the often overlooked hidden treasures among the magnificent buildings of Paris is the Petit…