After Paris, I headed solo to Lyon for a week. Secret passageways, extraordinary food, Beaujolais wine country, and a circus in a Roman amphitheater. Here’s what Lyon is really like.
Danielle and Joe
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I hadn’t been back to Paris in 25 years. The city has changed — nearly 50 million visitors a year will do that — but it is still extraordinary. Here’s what a week with my daughter looked like, from Versailles to a concert at Sainte-Chapelle that was a once in a lifetime experience.
Paris was always on the itinerary. But first — Lille and Rouen, two French cities I knew almost nothing about and left completely won over. Plus a HomeExchange apartment, a Joan of Arc museum, and a Dieppe train we nearly didn’t make.
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Hi! We’re Danielle and Joe—newlyweds as of October 2024 and lifelong adventurers. We travel the world through house sitting, exploring new cultures, and chasing great music. We have recently relocated to Mexico, embracing a new chapter of slow, intentional living. Follow along for stories, travel tips, and plenty of music and food along the way!