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Versailles formal gardens (Orangery) outside Paris at sunset - Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• The Must-See Masterpiece Gardens of Versailles!

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: The 1900 Paris Olympics and the Jeu de Paume Legacy; The Lambinet Museum, A House of Collectors in Versailles; Top Ten Places to Visit in Lyon

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: The Canal du Midi is one of France’s most iconic and picturesque waterways

• Mange: How to make creamy savory French crepes like in France : Ham cheese & mushroom filling

• Xtra: Who was André Le Nôtre, the Gardener of King Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles

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The Must-See Masterpiece Gardens of Versailles!

Creating the gardens was a monumental task. Trees were brought in from different regions of France. Thousands of men, sometimes even entire regiments, took part in this immense project. To maintain the design, the garden needed to be replanted approximately once every 100 years

Gardens of Versailles Fountain with the tapis vert and the Grand Canal in the background - Shutterstock

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

Make sightseeing in the French capital easy with a Big Bus tour of Paris. Enjoy the convenience of hop-on hop-off access at any stop along the route, and soak in the views from an open-top, double-decker bus. See sights like the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge cabaret club, and the iconic Eiffel Tower as you listen to informative audio-commentary, available in various languages.

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Around The Web

The 1900 Paris Olympics and the Jeu de Paume Legacy

A sports venue, a Parisian museum and now an art center dedicated to the diffusion of images and photography. Discover the 1001 lives of this emblematic institution in the Tuileries Gardens

The Lambinet Museum, A House of Collectors in Versailles

Get ready for a unique culinary experience in the Dordogne region, where caviar is made with care and respect for nature. TheWaysBeyond invites you to taste exceptional French caviar and explore the full story of sturgeon, from creamy butter to flavorful rillettes

The Rich History of Rambouillet Castle from Royals to Presidents

Jealously kept secret for many years, some private spaces are gradually opening to the public, revealing the secrets of their history. Did you know, for example, that more than half of the presidents of the Republic have stayed here?

Horse Racing at Villeneuve Racecourse in Rambouillet

The Rambouillet Racecourse, also known as the Villeneuve racecourse, is an emblematic horse racing venue located on the edge of the Rambouillet forest since 1890

The Stray Bean Artisan Coffee Roasters in Versailles

Roasting opens up a whole new dimension to the world of coffee. It’s the roaster who decides what green beans to buy. That means understanding everything that makes one coffee different from another: the continent, country and region of origin

Top Ten Places to Visit in Lyon

Lyon, France, is renowned for its rich history, exquisite cuisine, and stunning Renaissance architecture. Often considered the gastronomic capital of the country, Lyon has earned its reputation with its bustling food scene, from traditional bouchons to world-class restaurants. The city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is filled with cobbled streets, hidden courtyards, and well-preserved Renaissance buildings

Dawn at the famous greenhouse in Parc de la Tete D' Or (park of the golden head) in Lyon, France - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

The Canal du Midi is one of France’s most iconic and picturesque waterways

Mange

How to make Creamy Savoury French Crepes like in France : Ham cheese & mushroom filling

Xtra

Who was André Le Nôtre, the Gardener of King Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles

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