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Exclusive! Prettiest Villages in Alsace – Part 4 Eguisheim

In the fourth and final part of my series on visiting the prettiest villages in Alsace, we visit Eguisheim. This is the quirkiest of the villages and, possibly, my favorite. Where is Eguisheim, France? Eguisheim is a 15-minute drive south… Continue Reading →

Exclusive! Prettiest Villages in Alsace – Part 3 Strasbourg & Kaysersberg

Continuing the series on the prettiest villages in Alsace, in this article I introduce you to the big city of Strasbourg and to the small town of Kaysersberg. Some articles on MrsHomeFree.com contain affiliate links, meaning that, at no additional… Continue Reading →

Exclusive! A Guide to the Prettiest Villages in Alsace Part 2-Ribeauvillé

Today we continue our exploration of the prettiest villages in Alsace. This eastern region of France is so rife with beauty that it is hard to go wrong anywhere. There are, however, names that come up again and again. Today… Continue Reading →

Exclusive! A Guide to the Prettiest Villages in Alsace Part 1 – Colmar

As a first-time visitor to the Alsace region of France myself, I recently learned a lot about where to go and what to see. What follows is a guide for other travelers of the prettiest villages in Alsace. The Alsace:… Continue Reading →

What are the Paris Catacombs? Uncover Haunting Hidden Paris

Millions of visitors flock to the Eiffel Tower and The Louvre every year. And, while I have visited those sites too, the Paris Catacombs have also been on my list for a while. This is, in fact, the hidden Paris… Continue Reading →

Flea Market Shopping in Paris: A Love Story

Most people would not think of flea markets when they think of an elegant city like Paris. But, like everything else in Paris, the French do even flea market shopping with style & class. Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is the… Continue Reading →

Sacre Coeur: The Sacred Heart That Has My Heart

There are so many reasons to visit Sacre Coeur in Paris. Here are some of mine. A couple of days before I left for the UK I had lunch with an old friend. We met at a French immersion retreat… Continue Reading →

Perfect & Simple French Food at Alpin Bistro

Despite the fact that I have been to Paris twice, I had never eaten the classic French dish, the croque monsieur. France is so renowned for its food that writers like me should never say, “French food” but rather, always… Continue Reading →

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