It was the day Nicolas Fouquet unveiled his new castle to the court that Louis XIV threw him in prison. Now, you may think that was a bit rude of the Roi Soleil to do so, but spending a whole day at Vaux-le-Vicomte to visit the castle and gardens made me understand why Louis XIV became so…
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We all love Paris, its charm, its architecture, its food. But sometimes, us Parisians get tired of seeing the same old narrow streets, tall buildings and dirty pavements. We long for greener spaces, fresher air and wider pathways. Luckily, this can all be found 20 minutes away from the city centre…
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