Pink Valise Travel

As the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast, Marseille features many interesting and beautiful sights. Below are my three favorite attractions in Marseille: 1)   Visit Chateau d’ If: The Chateau d’ If is a must-see for fans of Alexander Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. The Chateau d’ If has been used as both a fortress and a prison, but the most impressive part of Chateau d’ If is the beautiful views of Mediterranean Sea. Click here for a [...]

Building on my entry from last week on some great day trips from Paris [which can be viewed here: Great Day Trips From Paris], here are three nice cities to visit in France when you want to go somewhere new.   Disclaimer: I am not saying these are the best cities to visit in France. These are just a few of my favorite to get you started.   Marseille:   Notable Cathedral: Basilique de Notre Dame de la Garde   [...]

Week of August 1, 2011