Bonjour, je m'appelle Nathalie (Hello, my name is Nathalie) We didn't know each other yet, but she gave me a hand and four kisses. Being Dutch, I was shocked by this, but for the French this is quite normal. You might call it part of their culture or just a ‘French habit’. Other French habits are having lunch with a nice glass of wine, picking up the newspaper at a kiosk and buying fresh baguettes and croissants from the bakery. 'La douce France' which means: the French good life. When you think of France, you think of romantic Paris or the beautiful Côte d'Azur, but France has many more beautiful places to enjoy a nice holiday. It is a very popular destination for the Dutch.
When my boyfriend suggested going to Disneyland Paris with the kids (aged 2 and 9), the first thing I thought was; isn’t our 2 year old daughter too young for that? It's quite an expensive trip and she won't remember it later. Are there enough attractions for her? Can she wait in line? Now that we're back, I can tell you it was quite a challenge, but I'm glad we did it; she absolutely loved it!
Oui oui, Paris! In just three hours by train from the Netherlands, you are in this cosmopolitan city. Famous for the Eiffel Tower, croissants, and the chic expensive brands. Visit the many monuments or see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre museum. Grab a terrace, stroll along the Champs-Élysées, or have a romantic dinner in one of the many bistros. Paris has so much to offer that it is quite difficult to choose what to do. In this blog you'll find tips for a city trip of 3 to 5 days