Paris can be overwhelming trying to see and experience it all. That's why Rick Steves suggests you take a break at this ...

Ann Henson, Assistant Managing Editor A warm-weather oasis that offers the simplest of pleasures, the Luxembourg Gardens provide ample green space (60 acres) for sun-soaking and people-watching.

Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, magnolias bloom between March and April. They are very old flowers, first recorded 65 million years ago, and are frost-resistant! They can be found just ...