Voila Curated Travel

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!

12/31/2021

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy New Year! 🥂

12/24/2021

Wishing everyone a joyful holiday! 🎄

11/25/2021

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The Marvelous Sauce, 1890, by Jehan Georges Vibert
Oil on Wood Panel, Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York

11/12/2021

A feast for the eyes at the Chateau Royal de Blois in the Loire Valley!

📸 Alain Dechavanne

11/11/2021

Today we remember. We remember the Armistice that ended WWI, we pay tribute to the fallen, and we honor all of the Veterans who served and sacrificed throughout our history so we may continue to live free.

N'oublions jamais. Let us never forget.
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In the early hours of the morning on November 11th, 1918, a small group of men led by Supreme Allied Commander Marshal Ferdinand Foch met secretly in a train carriage parked in a clearing in the Forest of Compiègne, in northeastern France. Both sides had arrived three days earlier, and the Allies presented the terms of the truce. Foch gave the German delegation 72 hours to accept the agreement that would end The Great War.

At 11:00 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns would finally fall silent on the Western Front after more than four years of war. Sadly, more than 11,000 soldiers and civilians were killed or injured in the final hours before the Armistice took effect. In some places, news of the cease-fire took even longer to arrive, and the full demobilization of forces was not complete until 1920. In the end, the conflict claimed 20 million lives – soldiers and civilians, and wounded another 23 million.

In an unbelievable and unfortunate series of events, the war’s end was falsely reported to media outlets abroad four days before the Armistice was actually signed. Headlines announced the peace, and celebrations broke out in the streets as the jubilant news quickly spread. By that evening, the true situation came to light. On the 8th, all the papers could do was attempt to explain the strange circumstances that led to the incredible error. Thankfully, the end of the war was actually near, and the headlines and celebrations resumed just days later.

Signing Of The Armistice, 11th November 1918, by Maurice Pillard Verneuil

11/10/2021

David Hockney's Four Seasons on display until Valentine's day at the Musée de l'Orangerie.

: Le peintre britannique David Hockney s'est installé il y a deux ans au cœur du pays d'Auge. Il a suivi chacune des saisons de cette région pour en faire une exposition 2.0.

11/08/2021

Wow! 800 years of construction in under 3 minutes! A great video showing how the Louvre has changed over time to what it is today.

From a medieval fortress to an art museum, the Louvre palace has undergone eight centuries of architectural transformation, making it an embodiment of French...

11/05/2021

I’ve tried a lot of bags over the years and I have to agree with the number one pick. It’s far and Away my favorite suitcase ever.

We asked, you answered: These are the best luggage brands to bring on your travels.

10/16/2021

A decadent experience awaits at Airelles Château de Versailles Le Grand Contrôle. Imagine staying within the historic palace with exclusive access to the gardens, palace tours, a signature spa, and cuisine by Alain Ducasse.

The new Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle lets guests experience a modern-day royal retreat.

10/15/2021

There are still some great deals for December 2022! Christmas Markets on the Rhine, Amsterdam to Basel, with AMA Waterways. DM me for details!

Experience the deep-rooted holiday traditions of Europe at its most festive time of year and get caught up in the magic of the holidays with visits to some of the world’s most timeless Christmas Markets. COUNTRIES: FRANCE, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, SWITZERLAND

Experience all the wonder and holiday spirit of Europe's Christmas Markets on one of our luxury river cruises.

10/14/2021

What a treat to rediscover the newly reopened Musée Carnavalet!

10/13/2021

Chasing reflections at the Musée Rodin.

10/11/2021

Dedicated to contemporary art, the new Bourse de Commerce Museum in Paris is now open to visitations, and here is why it is worth it.

10/08/2021

Sunset on the Seine.

10/03/2021

Late night window shopping. 😍

10/02/2021

The stunning restoration of the Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

10/02/2021

Madeleine Brohan 1850 by Paul Baudry at the Musée d’Orsay.

09/30/2021

This has been on my list since I first heard it was going to happen. It didn’t disappoint and was even more beautiful at night.

Christo & Jeanne-Claude’s Arc de Triomphe Wrapped September 18 - Oct 3, 2021

09/12/2021

Christo & Jeanne-Claude's: L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped

L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, a temporary artwork for Paris, will be on view for 16 days from Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, October 3, 2021.More Informatio...

09/05/2021

Happy Sunday!
Bon Dimanche!



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09/01/2021

Welcoming September with a beautiful shot of le Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy.

08/31/2021

First, the GOOD NEWS! There's a new, improved process for getting the elusive QR code and health pass if you're visiting France soon! DM me for details.

And, the not as good news...
You may have heard the EU voted to remove the U.S. from the "green" list yesterday. It's still up to member countries to decide how/if they will change travel restrictions for American tourists planning to visit the EU. Stay tuned for updates!

08/31/2021

A very vintage 1950s tour of beautiful Pah-reeee!

Titles are superimposed over an old map of ParisPARIS ON THE SEINE, in TechnicolorCommentary Gibson Parker. Music Manuel Rosenthal.Photographed in Technicolo...

08/29/2021

“What is done in love is done well.”
—Vincent Van Gogh

Vase with Gladioli and Chinese Asters, 1886, Paris

08/28/2021

Oh so charming Honfleur!
Located in the Calvados region of Normandy, where the Seine River flows into the English Channel Honfleur’s charm is on display with its picturesque half-timbered houses, restaurants, shops and galleries lining narrow cobbled streets.

The scenic old harbor with its rows of 16th-18th century townhouses, colorful awnings and gently bobbing boats has long been the subject of celebrated artists including native son Eugène Boudin and his contemporary Claude Monet.

Honfleur was also the birthplace of composer Erik Satie. His childhood home, Maisons Satie, is now a museum that pays tribute to his life and music.

The stunning 15th century Church of Sainte-Catherine was constructed entirely of wood by local shipwrights to replace an earlier stone church destroyed during the Hundred Years' War. It remains the largest timber-built church in France.

Local culinary specialties include fresh scallops, oysters, Calvados (apple brandy), hard cider, savory crepes (galettes) and regional cheeses such as Camembert and Pont-l'Évêque.

Only two hours from Paris, and easily accessible by car, Honfleur is a poplular weekend destination.

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