Only about 30km away from Paris, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is a pleasant little town known for the “péniches” - custom boats that are docked on its shores.
A Little Escape to Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
Tag: impressions
Strasbourg
The 7th biggest city in France in terms of population, Strasbourg is like a beautiful daughter born to a French mother and a German father. It is a pleasant city that is surprisingly international and boasts an excellent quality of life.
Musée National Picasso
Thanks to a friend, who had two free entry tickets, I finally made it to the Musée National Picasso in Paris!
Shiatsu in Normandy
As a hobby, I practice Shiatsu, a form of massage therapy from Japan. My Shiatsu school here in Paris, Toshiatsu, organised a seminar that took place in a beautiful Tibetan temple in Normandy over the Easter weekend.
Narbonne
Narbonne is called the eldest daughter of Rome in Gaul (the ancient name for France), because of its early association with the Romans, long before the rest of Gaul was conquered and incorporated into the Roman Empire.
Carcassonne
Having read the best-selling novel “Labyrinth” by the British writer Kate Mosse, I was really hyped about Carcassonne and its ancient citadel. It was the highlight of my trip to Occitanie.
Cordes sur Ciel
I found Cordes sur Ciel almost by accident. While wandering around in Albi, I spotted a bus with the destination blind saying “Cordes sur Ciel” — and I thought, “sur Ciel”? Like, in the sky? My curiosity got the better of me, and I was on a bus heading to Cordes sur Ciel before I knew it.
Toulouse
Even with the slightly chilly winds in March, it was hard not to fall in love with Toulouse. Walking through its street was like journeying back into the medieval era.
Chinatown in Paris
Paris has several neighbourhoods with a concentration of Asian communities. But the Chinatown in the 13th arrondissement is the most extensive one in terms of size and scope.
Summertime in Paris
It’s summertime in Paris. The days are longer, and the streets are full of festivities. A fleeting moment of joy and sunshine... A rare moment where people in Paris are generally in a good mood.
Les Flâneries 