Paris just wouldn’t be Paris without Notre Dame. Built 850 years ago, the cathedral is one of the oldest and most recognisable landmarks in the city. Its intricate stone facades, gothic gargoyle trimmings, elaborate stained-glass windows and lofty belltowers are world famous, and rightly so. But Notre Dame is so much more to me than … More Crypte de Notre Dame
I hate a lot of things that people love. For one, I’m no fan of summer. I hate the heat and the humidity. I hate getting sunburned (thanks, English skin) and braving traffic in my little car, born in 1986, which has not been blessed with air conditioning since the late 90s. Fireplaces, chilly walks, … More Musée de la Marine
There are a number of things I always miss about Australia when I’m living in France, though none more so than my rambling family of five younger siblings. I miss my sixteen year old sister, with whom the nine year age gap never seems to matter. I miss my 20 year old musician brother who’s … More Musée des Arts et Métiers
