What a great report, cindyjo! "Writing as you go" seems to have worked for you, but having tried it before, I know it requires plenty of discipline! So thanks for that, and have a great trip to the Dordogne.

I have thoroughly enjoyed your report. As I write this I am waiting to go to the airport, BOS for our trip to Paris and Barcelona. Only 4 nights in Paris this time and 4 nights in Barcelona. That's all the time I can take from work right now. We are going to the Hopper exhibit on Sunday and Reims on Monday.

Thanks so much, CindyJo. Your trip seems absolutely ideal to me, I would love to repeat it! Especially next time, we will definitely go to St. Denis.

Looking forward to hearing about your time in the Dordogne

What a pleasurable report.
Remember what you missed and say,
"We'll always have Paris"

"<i>Please don't be put off by the comments you may read about the safety of the neighborhood. Just folks living their lives as far as I could see.</i>"

Perfect, cindyjo.

I've been twice to St-Denis; it is a wonderful place for those interested in French history and early Gothic architecture.

Cindyjo - we were in Paris at the same time! I enjoyed reading your TR now, back at home a week. I am attempting to do a TR, but alas, it pales by comparison to your in both style and the places you visited. This was only our second trip with more to come, so I will make note of your stops along the way.. Thanks.