Seven nights in the château—a centuries old, grand estate home in the middle of nowhere. Nine bedrooms, ten bathrooms and set amongst lush green surrounds.
Lush green surrounds, perfect for a leisurely walk in the crisp autumn air.
English? Rooster with wine, for 9 people.
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The original estate has been split up and now hosts beef cattle, including this magnificent bull.
View leading up to Sacré-Cœur from the Arc de Triomphe.
Eiffel Tower from the top of the Arc de Triomphe.
Dinner at Poulette and a wine and cheese tasting workshop—oh so French.
The triple cream soft cheese = perfection!
A finicky baking course which yielded sweet, surprising professional looking French treats.
This night photo adventure started at the Notre Dame. A sad sight, all boarded up and awaiting restoration because of the fire in early 2019.
This Paris trip ends at the Louvre, just in time to see the Eiffel Tower light show at 11pm.
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