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6 Alternatives to Notre-Dame-de-Paris

by Girl Gone Gallic on December 5, 2019 in Art and Culture, Destinations • 2 Comments

Have you been planning a visit to Paris for a long time and looking forward to visiting the iconic Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral? If so, you are then likely to have be very disappointed with the news of the fire last April. But don’t despair! Following are 6 Alternatives to Notre-Dame-de-Paris Cathedral that are well worth a visit. President…

Le Musée des Confluences - Beetle Bug or Robot?

A Futuristic Spaceship? Robotic Beetle? Floating Metallic Cloud???

by Girl Gone Gallic on July 8, 2018 in Destinations • 0 Comments

Musée des Confluences A Museum of Knowledge and Iconic Gateway into Lyon Architecture Part of the redevelopment project of the area known as the Confluence in Lyon, and located directly on the artificial peninsula as you enter the city, the Confluence Museum startles and surprises in its architecture. Designed by the Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au famous worldwide for their deconstructed architectural…

First Day of Summer France - French Pop Dream

It’s the First day of Summer !

by Girl Gone Gallic on June 20, 2017 in Random • 3 Comments

“Sweet, romantic, full of that dreamy 60’s vibe…” In honor of today, the first day of summer, enjoy this charming clip by The French Pop Dream and have yourself a glorious summer full of sun, fun, and good times! Download the MP3 version here: “The First Day of Summer” Happy Travels, -Girl Gone Gallic

La Marinière - French Sailor's Shirt - medallion

Friday Fun Facts – What’s up with those blue and white stripes???

by Girl Gone Gallic on April 14, 2017 in Fashion • 7 Comments

Friday Fun Facts – La Marinière Did you know? Those blue and white stripes found on the iconic French Sailor’s shirts known as “la Marinière” follow very strict laws… The French Sailor’s shirt composition MUST follow these exacting rules: “The body is to contain precisely 21 white stripes (20mm), and 20 or 21 indigo blue stripes (10mm). The three-quarter length…

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A Year in Review – The Best of 2016

by Girl Gone Gallic on January 10, 2017 in Photos, Random • 0 Comments

OMG, I still can’t believe we are already in 2017!

I’m always amazed at how quickly the year has passed and how much has actually happened. The end of the year is always the perfect time to slow down a moment and reflect on the past years accomplishments and challenges. I especially enjoy thumbing through the years photographs and remembering all the wonderful destinations that I had the privilege to visit.