Ah, Paris. Beau, beautiful, vieux, old, cher, expensive, merveilleux, marvelous, amusant, fun, superbe, wonderful, à la mode, fashionable, bondé, crowded. The words escape us. Yes, Paris is all of that. That's why we always want to return, even though we've been there dozens of times. Most of us tend to…
If you're visiting Paris by rail for the first time, negotiating the steps, the corners, the language and finding your track and seat all at once might feel like a Herculean feat. But, fear not. We have an easy and useful way to do it, courtesy of The Man In Seat 61. Take this video…
“There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here…the French air clears up the brain and does one good.” Vincent van Gogh.
For all of you who are "in the know," the name David Lynch will either thrill you or frighten you into running far far away. A true auteur, he went down his own path and either mesmerized or befuddled entranced or confused audiences. We count ourselves in the "thrilled" mob. The man…
Sit back, relax. Europe bids you hello.
Here's a bit of good news. The ever-popular Paris>Milan>Train is back on track again! Travel Dates: 31 March - 04 July, 2025 Attractive Prices: Starting from €29 in second class and €39 in first class. Stations include Paris Gare de Lyon, Mâcon Loché TGV (selected services), Chambéry, Saint-Jean de Maurienne (selected services),…
Look up, look down. It’s Paris all around.
Paris and bicycles go hand-in-hand, as it were. Get on your bike and ride!
As if being in Paris isn't thrilling enough, unless you live under a rock, you're probably excited know that Paris will be hosting the Olympics in 2024. So what do you need to do to prepare? The Paris Olympics 2024, officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, are scheduled to be…
A typical French village ,until the Paris Air Show changed everything.
This post has nothing to do with your chosen financial institution. This is an honest question about the City of lights. For those of us who have been blessed to be able to experience this most magic of places, a walk along the Left bank of the Seine river is de rigueur, bien…
We won't spend much time discussing the restaurants in Paris, as you, as one of our erudite and plugged-in readers, will already have a sound grounding on this most hallowed of culinary cities.
[] But, there is a place (maybe no surprise to many of you) that is a food destination that is the top…
Je vous aime . . the heart of Paris, a city that has beckoned artists, philosophers, romantics and young wide-eyes over the millennia. But now, especially in the times of Covid-19, millions of French people who would rather die than leave this city home are now packing their bags and saying au revoir. Watch this short…
During the heyday of train travel in the late nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries, rail stations in major cities were places where wealthy travelers showed off their status and prestige. Le Train Bleu, a restaurant situated in Paris’ Gare de Lyon, is a historic reminder of that bygone era. Rail is the way to go in Europe.…
If you've spent any time here on Matouring, you'll know that we are huge fans on trains. They just make sense on so many levels. This article features a real deal on the Paris to Milan by TGV train. At the time of writing, it was only from €29. There are always deals on fast…
“We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment” by Margaret Mead, and “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now,”
Be a roamer in Cromer. Feel the wind in your wings. Let loose like a goose!
Do something different. Ohio, The Heart of it All.
Like it or not. we owe a lot to the British. England's history is popular due to its profound global influence, which includes the Industrial Revolution that transformed societies worldwide, the establishment of the British Empire, the origin of the English language and common law system, and contributions to literature, science, and sport. Its rich history is visible in ancient sites like…
Rail never fails. Travel you can trust.