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The Destruction of Paris: Four Films, One City, and Why It Must Be Saved
Four of my Paris films in one long post: the Gare du Nord, Château Rouge, the camp under Line 2, the train to Calais, Versailles, and why Paris must be preserved as French.

Alex van Terheyden
16 min read


Warsaw Old Town Walk: History, Hidden Gems, and Local Flavours
Walk Warsaw’s UNESCO Old Town — cobbles, Barbican, market squares, pierogi and craft beer — with film, Stay22 hotels map, Viator tours and practicals.

Alex van Terheyden
2 min read


Montmartre Walk: Sacré-Cœur Steps, Basilica Views, and the Moulin Rouge
Climb the Sacré-Cœur steps, walk Montmartre’s souvenir streets to the Moulin Rouge, and plan the stay with clear eyes — film, practicals and maps.

Alex van Terheyden
2 min read


Paris Château Rouge: The Neighbourhood That Feels Like Another World
Château Rouge sits a Métro stop from the Paris postcard — and feels a world away. A street-level walk with practicals, stays and clear eyes.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Mary Magdalene at Saint-Maximin: Relics, Legend, and the Sainte-Baume
Saint-Maximin’s Gothic basilica still claims Mary Magdalene’s relics — a Provençal visit to unfinished stone, crypt, and the Sainte-Baume legend.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Exploring Toulouse: An Afternoon in the Pink City
Toulouse is la Ville Rose — an afternoon walk from Capitole square to Saint-Sernin and the Garonne, with practical France travel links.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Your Ultimate Guide to Exploring Paris: Tips, Itineraries, and More
Planning your first visit or returning to uncover more of its secrets, this guide will help you make the most of your time in Paris, France.

Alex van Terheyden
11 min read


Journey to Impressionism: A Guide to Visiting Monet's Gardens and Exploring Giverny from Paris
Giverny's charms go far beyond Monet's own land; its old-world French architecture, quaint streets, and the slow pace of country life all...

Alex van Terheyden
8 min read


I gotta have more Cowbell!
I was reminded of this magnificent comedy sketch bizarrely as I found myself out walking in the South of France on the Plateau de Beille.

Alex van Terheyden
4 min read


Le Parc aux Bombous - a worthy contender for a place to visit if near Mirepoix and Carcassonne
The Land use in Southwestern France is usually a mix of vineyards, farmland, rural and urban centres but there's a unique place where Bamboo can be found in an array of diversity. One man’s fascination with Bamboo has turned it into an enterprise that is now a tourist attraction. Le Parc aux Bombous is set in a lush setting on the banks of the beautiful River L’Hers. Set over 5 hectares and established back in 2006 the Bamboo gardens have enthralled visitors who set forth in

Alex van Terheyden
10 min read


Medieval Europe perfected for the 21st Century Tourist
Illustrious Historians from our past most likely never studied or cared for the shallow delights of Marketing. Thanks to people like Steven Speilberg at least the Jurassic age has a timeless pull factor for those of any inquisitive mind. And yet when one thinks of the hideously titled "The Dark Ages", it doesn't have quite the same ring to it as that of the Age of Discovery or even the Roaring Twenties. The marketing department clearly never made it's way to the dusty His

Alex van Terheyden
5 min read


Revèl France - A Market town in the South of France that comes alive on Saturday
Revel in the Haute-Garonne is a sleepy market town in the South of France, until Saturday, when its market square comes alive.

Alex van Terheyden
5 min read
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