The Paris Opera is the primary opera and ballet company of France. It was founded in 1669 by Louis XIV as the Académie d'Opéra, and shortly thereafter was placed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lully and officially renamed the Académie Royale de Musique, but continued to be known more simply as the Opéra.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica and often simply Sacré-Cœur, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica in Paris, France, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sacré-Cœur Basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city.
Normandy is a region of northern France. Its varied coastline includes white-chalk cliffs and WWII beachheads, including Omaha Beach, site of the famous D-Day landing. Just off the coast, the rocky island of Mont-Saint-Michel is topped by a soaring Gothic abbey.
Also known as the Garden of France, the Loire Valley is a two-hour drive from Paris with easy access via high-speed rail, bus, and plane. With over 173,000 acres under vine, you’ll be under the influence of sparkling, white, rosé, red, and desserts. The main grape varieties include Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet franc, Melon de Bourgogne, Gamay, and Pinot noir.
Less than a ten minute walk from our recommended hotels, the fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais), is filled with hip boutiques, galleries, and bars. Once the city's Jewish quarter, the area still hosts numerous kosher restaurants. The grassy Place des Vosges is home to elegant arcades and the Musée Victor Hugo, where the writer lived.
For Israeli Food: Miznon, Tikun Olam, Balagan, L'as du Falafel For Coffee Shops/Cafes: Fragments Cafe, Cafe Oberkampf, Paperboy Cafe, Ob-la-Di, HolyBelly, Claus, Buvette, Carette For Crepes and Sweets: Breizh Cafe, La Crêperie de Josselin, Ladurée, Angelina For Bars: Au Chambre Noir, Le Perchoir, Bisou, Candelaria, Le Mary Celeste, Little Red Door