Fine dining inside the golden gates of Château de Versailles is, since a few years back, now possible thanks to Alain Ducasse‘s gastronomic restaurant Ore. As a quite regular visitor at the Château de Versailles, I felt it was time to try out this restaurant two weeks ago and I am happy I did. Its a very spacious place, minimalistic design yet sparkling in gold. Many parts of the restaurant are in different shades of gold, even the tables are covered in gold. And through the windows of the restaurant you’ll be overlooking the Royal courtyard the courtyard of Honour. Its a perfect place to come ..read more

On Saturdays during the summer months, Château de Versailles lets guests enjoy a spectacular Night Fountains Show with a grande finale of sparkling fireworks. It is a show not to be missed if you visit Château de Versailles. I have earlier written about the Fountains Show at Château de Versailles which is also an event to be experienced during the daytime. If you plan to stay at the castle for a day you can easily combine it with this evening show. After all, there is nothing more than magical to wander around in the beautiful garden of the castle while the sun is slowly setting. From 20h30 th ..read more

As written in my previous post, the Musical Fountains Show at Château de Versailles is something that should not be missed. It feels like the garden comes alive when music is played and the fountains are active. So if you want to get the most out of your visit to the Château de Versailles make sure to go there on one of the days when the fountains in the gardens of the castle will be sprouting water to baroque music. A memorable experience that will let you travel back in time. Moreover, the show is played both in the morning and in the late afternoon so you can easily combine it with a visit ..read more

If you are planning to visit the magnificent Château de Versailles during your stay in Paris I would truly recommend you to do it during its most exciting state, that is to say when the fountains are sprouting water and Baroque music is played in the background. This happens only during the weekends if you do your visit between April 2nd and October 29th but also Tuesdays during a certain period and some additional bank holidays (2019, for exact dates make sure to visit the website prior to your visit). These days your visit will be even more spectacular as you will be able to enjoy the Musica ..read more

After enjoying the sun setting with the wonderful Tuscan landscape as a foreground we headed to the restaurant of the hotel, Oliviera. Just like La Suvera, this place has a past, in fact the restaurant is set in an old olive oil mill and you can still admire the antique machinery inside. With a cozy fireplace and impressive chandeliers Oliviera is the perfect setting for a romantic candle dinner.  Here you will explore Tuscan specialties accompanied by an excellent selection of wines that defines this iconic Italian region. Influenced by the Tuscan territory, the restaurant’s chef, Giovan ..read more

In Tuscany every place you will be visiting is set against a dreamy backdrop of rolling hills in different shades of green or brown depending on the season. The region embraces tranquility and beauty you have not seen elsewhere, here you will want to slow down to enjoy it fully. Always keen in finding authentic and places with a past, La Suvera, an ancient medieval fortress filled with history, became a natural choice for us when looking for an accommodation in Tuscany for my weekend holiday. Nestled in top of a hill with panoramic views over the Tuscan landscape, an oasis of calm surrounded b ..read more

In early August I was invited by the Parisian Tour Operator, ParisCityVision, and Crazy Horse, together with my friend Anne, for an entertaining cabaret show at the mythical Crazy Horse in Paris. I’ve always been curious to visit a cabaret, and given there are plenty of them in Paris, I wanted to go and see something original with a show standing out from the others. The choice was easy, Crazy Horse a legendary Parisian institution. At our arrival we were warmly welcomed and kindly taken on an exclusive private guided tour backstage before the girls were about to perform. No sneak peak in the ..read more

The vineyard Domaine de Daley is more than 700 years old and during a trip to Switzerland not long ago we spent the afternoon for a wine tour and a wine tasting. Did you know that Lavaux wine region, the area stretching from Lausanne to Montreux is pretty much covered with terraces vineyards? If you do a trip to Lausanne, you simply should not miss to visit one or some of the many wineries along the lake. It’s not surprising this amazingly beautiful area is an UNESCO world heritage. What makes this place so special? The fact that the region also goes under the name “Land of Three Suns”. Yes! H ..read more

Fine dining inside the golden gates of Château de Versailles is, since a few years back, now possible thanks to Alain Ducasse‘s gastronomic restaurant Ore. As a quite regular visitor at the Château de Versailles, I felt it was time to try out this restaurant two weeks ago and I am happy I did. Its a very spacious place, minimalistic design yet sparkling in gold. Many parts of the restaurant are in different shades of gold, even the tables are covered in gold. And through the windows of the restaurant you’ll be overlooking the Royal courtyard the courtyard of Honour. Its a perfect place to come ..read more

On Saturdays during the summer months, Château de Versailles lets guests enjoy a spectacular Night Fountains Show with a grande finale of sparkling fireworks. It is a show not to be missed if you visit Château de Versailles. I have earlier written about the Fountains Show at Château de Versailles which is also an event to be experienced during the daytime. If you plan to stay at the castle for a day you can easily combine it with this evening show. After all, there is nothing more than magical to wander around in the beautiful garden of the castle while the sun is slowly setting. From 20h30 th ..read more