https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-22 https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/free-things-to-do-las-vegas-kids monthly 0.5 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a02d629a-4b2b-40a5-a34c-1bb86a5afc47/Las_Vegas_Caesars_Fountain_Show_Signs.JPG Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out The Caesars Palace fountains along the Las Vegas Strip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/3992c5ad-7a47-48c9-a261-84592de891e8/Las_Vegas_Bellagio_Fountains_at_Night.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out A nighttime view of the Bellagio Fountain show. ("Bellagio Fountains at night" by Photographersnature CC BY-SA 3.0.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9fae8488-c5fc-4423-8733-86b6f53c89a9/Las_Vegas_High_Roller_Sphere_Nighttime_View.JPG Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out Our nighttime view of the High Roller and the Sphere from 1 of our 2 rooms at the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/f5561961-ba9c-4710-bd94-b13dadeeb096/Las_Vegas_Bellagio_Conservatory_Botanical_Gardens_Collage.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out A look at some of the stunning floral display pieces, located in the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/13d4b99c-a7cd-46a2-8fb9-df63990ccd08/Las_Vegas_Caesars_David_Reaction_Sophie_Rachel_Collage.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out The Littles, getting their first glimpse at the “David” statue in Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/40417e0d-3dfb-4893-9df4-8c8f6d4a2d54/Las_Vegas_Strip_High_Roller_Eiffel_Tower_Paris_Balloon.JPG Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out Looking at the Las Vegas Strip from the exterior walking path near the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/f24c4d99-9cb2-4c16-9ed4-08d8cf4d809e/Las_Vegas_Flamingo_Wildlife_Exhibit_Collage.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out Enjoying a free family trip to the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/83a2cd0d-93f6-4102-8855-0139492b825d/Las_Vegas_Treasure_Island_Blue_Pirate_Ship.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out A lighted pirate ship outside Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/2fba454d-42a0-4a28-92cb-c76d61d287f5/Las_Vegas_Golden_Nugget_The_Tank_Pool.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out An aerial view of The Tank Pool at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c20be18e-853c-404a-a60a-d9cd1cbae88e/Las_Vegas_Caesars_Fountain.JPG Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino welcomes visitors with its impressive fountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5b215d97-aaa9-42a5-8ec0-d343062a8f89/Family_Selfie_Las_Vegas_Sign.JPG Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out A fun, family selfie in front of a smaller version of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, located in the lower level of the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c5baa1db-6369-458d-a815-777d11764135/Las_Vegas_Caesars_Fall_of_Atlantis.jpg Blog - 20+ Free Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids (2026 Guide) - Make it stand out The Fall of Atlantis show provides a great mid-day entertainment & air-conditioning break for young children. ("Fall of Atlantis (4)" by Tristan Surtel CC BY-SA 4.0.) https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/williamsburg-va-christmas monthly 0.5 2025-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/64a603ca-ed00-4319-965d-9735d37153f9/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Busch_Gardens_Entrance_Wreaths.JPG Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Make it stand out These stunning wreath decorations hang over the walkway near the entrance of Busch Gardens Williamsburg during their Christmas Town event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764994215014-4BEY7N3PBY90LB9F4PX2/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Busch_Gardens_Rudolph_Sophie.jpg Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Sophie, posing for a picture with Hermie, Rudolph, Clarice, & Bumble. 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Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764994708913-X9DF9YMBHH5VF22S70FM/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Busch_Gardens_Holiday_Hills_Sophie.JPG Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Sophie loved being all bundled up while exploring the park & seeing the millions of twinkling lights. 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Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764995373568-1XPJ0UQ664C69DNQB8MK/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Busch_Gardens_Nutcracker_Sophie.JPG Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - As soon as we saw this large nutcracker, Sophie had to have a picture! (She loves collecting nutcrackers.) Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764995369200-B9TO5CGZ1FQY144YX2U1/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Busch_Gardens_Polar_Bear_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Rachel & Sophie, posing with 1 of the polar bear statues. 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Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764996015830-3XLC80KGASH1JDTUWQ9D/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Captain_Georges_Rachel_Eating.jpg Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Rachel absolutely adores crab legs, so Captain George’s is the perfect place to take her so she can eat her fill of them! Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764996017221-WG568YLPYIUJI2VW23WH/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Captain_Georges_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Sophie & Ellie, grabbing a photo with a reindeer statue while waiting to be seated at Captain George’s. Williamsburg, Virginia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1764996017188-BFSIFWE2HRJN4AXHSPR3/Williamsburg_VA_Christmas_Captain_Georges_Sophie_Eating.JPG Blog - Plan the Perfect 2025 Family Christmas in Williamsburg, VA - Sophie likes to try crab legs, but she prefers the numerous desserts at Captain George’s. Williamsburg, Virginia https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/tokyo-disneyland-christmas-kids monthly 0.5 2025-11-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9dcc4dd7-c8f5-4f6e-b3ee-59512a0f6152/Tokyo_Disneyland_Castle_Daytime_Rear_Wide_View_Sorcerer_Mickey.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - Make it stand out A wide view of the rear of Tokyo Disneyland’s castle, featuring a statue of sorcerer Mickey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1763862302486-DW2JHR5SK22T977U077Y/Tokyo_Disneyland_Castle_Daytime.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - A close-up, daytime view of the Tokyo Disneyland castle. 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Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/dd105dab-c621-4de9-85a5-d09d27b65638/Tokyo_Disneyland_World_Bazaar_Christmas_Tree_Nighttime_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - Make it stand out As the park prepares to close, everyone files through the World Bazaar, past all the cute merchandise shops, and toward the giant Christmas tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1763862920318-TH5U42YEZ693ZUGLK2I2/Tokyo_Disneyland_Castle_Daytime_Front_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - A wide view of the front façade of the Tokyo Disneyland castle. 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Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1763863465840-NBJ63W0SEX444GJJA8G2/Tokyo_Disneyland_Hotel.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - A nighttime view of the beautiful Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, located just steps away from the entrance to Tokyo Disneyland Station and Tokyo Disneyland park. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1763863465240-GXPFFY8KEZLOBDZJ5RPT/Tokyo_Disneyland_Hotel_Minnie_Hedge.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - A Minnie Mouse shrub welcomes Tokyo Disneyland Hotel visitors returning from the parks. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1fa217d0-ef40-4d3d-add0-76a7203f590c/Tokyo_Disneyland_Hotel_Selection_Hyatt_Regency_Tokyo_Bay.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - Make it stand out We absolutely loved our stay at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay for Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1763864972371-KGY5DQZ3QV8F64K7R6DH/Tokyo_Disneyland_World_Bazaar_Christmas_Tree_Daytime_Family.JPG Blog - Complete Family Guide: Christmas 2025 in Tokyo Disneyland - Kevin, Sophie, Rachel, & Colleen, entering Tokyo Disneyland via the World Bazaar for the very first time! 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Howl-O-Scream, Williamsburg, Virginia https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/traumatica-europa-park-halloween-guide monthly 0.5 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/3f00779d-dd51-4859-8028-35bec0d6d50e/Traumatica_Haunted_House_Grims_Funhouse_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Europa Park Traumatica: Europe's Scariest Halloween Event - Make it stand out The entrance to Grim’s Funhouse, 1 of the 7 haunted houses featured at Europa-Park’s Traumatica – Festival of Fear in Rust, Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1757263883611-GJAYA5JKP7ONU81LNZSO/Traumatica_Ristorante_Mamma_Mia_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - Europa Park Traumatica: Europe's Scariest Halloween Event - Rachel & Sophie, enjoying a fancy glass of water at Ristorante Mamma Mia with Ellie while mom & dad are at Traumatica. 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We avoided the large crowds that visit during summer when kids are out of school & during winter when the Christmas Markets are in full swing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/eff1ece1-bc61-4d9a-80eb-6f7db070758d/Singapore_Airlines_Flight_SFO-SIN_Rachel_Ellie_Food_Collage.jpeg Blog - 10 Costly Family Travel Budget Mistakes to Avoid (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Ellie on our Singapore Airlines flight from San Francisco to Singapore. We enjoyed 3 meals during the 16.5-hour journey. All for a grand total of $28, thanks to credit card miles & points! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1ca32962-343c-459c-b724-b9e35ad20866/Packed_Suitcases_Airport.JPG Blog - 10 Costly Family Travel Budget Mistakes to Avoid (2026) - Make it stand out Even as a full-time travel family, our travel gear consists of 1 carry-on-size roller bag & 1 backpack each. 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Williamsburg, Virginia https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/williamsburg-with-kids monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/0b3b941f-3137-40bd-a502-b96a6fcec7e3/Williamsburg_VA_Colonial_Williamsburg_Courthouse_Horse-Drawn_Carriage.jpg Blog - Williamsburg with Kids: History, Thrills, & Hidden Gems (2026) - Make it stand out "Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse" by Mobilus In Mobili CC BY-SA 2.0. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1754789980975-3ZDYP75D3SP4SKFY4QK8/Williamsburg_VA_Colonial_Williamsburg_House_Backyard.jpg Blog - Williamsburg with Kids: History, Thrills, & Hidden Gems (2026) - "Backyard Colonial Williamsburg" by Mobilus In Mobili CC BY-SA 2.0. 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London, England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1743259229658-II5HTTPV22AINQR1RQQI/London_Kensington_Gardens_Near_Orangery.JPG Blog - 17 Interesting and Fun Facts About London, England - Looking back toward Kensington Palace from near The Orangery Restaurant. London, England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1743259426354-7CUYNV26JTEFRXVDQ0SJ/London_Skyline_Thames_River.jpg Blog - 17 Interesting and Fun Facts About London, England - The River Thames from the Westminster Bridge. London, England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1743259428294-GNWXWHTHHJ5491BOXU5N/London_Thames_River_Palace_of_Westminster_Big_Ben.JPG Blog - 17 Interesting and Fun Facts About London, England - Looking back toward the Palace of Westminster & Big Ben from the Westminster Bridge over the River Thames. London, England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1743259426075-MMCVEA8VZASZVESAY985/London_Palace_of_Westminster_Big_Ben.JPG Blog - 17 Interesting and Fun Facts About London, England - Looking up at Big Ben & the Palace of Westminster. London, England https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1743259574664-URQJEVVQL5O75V6QL84K/London_Stansted_Starbucks_Security_Cameras_Wide_View.jpg Blog - 17 Interesting and Fun Facts About London, England - Some of the many, many CCTV cameras that we saw all throughout London. These were just to monitor the parking lot of a Starbucks near London Stansted Airport! 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Click to claim yours! https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/ultimate-budget-family-guide-london monthly 0.5 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/eff3399f-b021-4afc-98c1-40e0a838f480/London_Parliament_Square_Big_Ben_London_Eye.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out A view of Big Ben (with a peek at the London Eye) from near Parliament Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b6582774-a72f-4c66-9d7d-7a526ab41fba/London_Iconic_Attractions_Big_Ben_London_Eye_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Big Ben & the London Eye are 2 of London’s most iconic landmarks, making them must-sees when visiting with teens & young adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/01f416f5-d9d4-4a61-9d89-8ea81065fe9e/London_Westminster_Abbey.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out A street view of Westminster Abbey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/379152a2-e82c-4a85-b20d-bbc98e3da172/London_Parliament_Square_Statue_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Both Nelson Mandela & Millicent Garrett Fawcett are memorialized as statues in Parliament Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/280bd93e-73cb-4b13-a95e-160b593bfd8b/London_Buckingham_Palace_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Various views of Buckingham Palace, along with its intricate details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/af89965b-62fa-4af4-9624-6eda4e457534/London_National_Museum_of_History_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out The Natural History Museum was 1 of our favorite free spots to explore in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/f4245a02-f67c-4787-b1f1-64a0e381f51d/London_Natural_History_Museum_Interior_Blue_Whale_Skeleton.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out The main area of the Natural History Museum features a huge blue whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/70a78ec3-48c6-4fda-a742-3ed70ef91f27/London_St_James_Park_Kevin_Rachel.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Kevin & Rachel, posing for a picture on a gorgeous fall day near St James’s Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/cf34d034-4be7-428b-acb2-8e0d2cd59e99/London_Kensington_Gardens_Statue_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out The bronze equestrian sculpture, Physical Energy, as well as the Speke Monument, can be found in Kensington Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/22b94f3f-e1aa-4de2-af90-c4d0da918fdb/London_Royal_Albert_Hall_Albert_Memorial_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Royal Albert Hall & the Albert Memorial are positioned directly across the street from one another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b348f888-ceb4-4850-820d-0952a9cc65cd/London_Kensington_Palace_Collage.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out We loved taking a leisurely family stroll through Kensington Gardens. There, you can find Kensington Palace, the Diana Princess of Wales Sunken Garden, the Queen Victoria Statue, & so much more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/020c987d-550b-423a-befd-8d73e6394157/London_Accommodation_Booking.com_Nighttime_View.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out The sunset view from our accommodation in London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/341deb90-a68f-4083-84fc-e1255d1dfb65/London_Parliament_Square_Big_Ben_Palace_of_Westminster.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out View of Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament from Parliament Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/822f6ee0-690b-48c0-a4b3-6cdc80973a41/London_Royal_Horse_Guards_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie, posing in front of 1 of London’s famous mounted guards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/145dee60-7965-43cc-a3ea-d17de14e83ac/London_Victoria_Station.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out The exterior of London’s Victoria Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/31a5b74b-1960-4564-882b-29e42c826fe1/London_Buckingham_Palace_Black_Cab.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out A black cab drives by Buckingham Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/e771d51c-3631-4c8f-9e03-9c6a10653f3b/London_Double-Decker_Bus.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out One of the iconic red double-decker buses found throughout London. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a7d5379f-d981-47ee-a6a8-0ea1030d3f8f/London_St_James_Park_Birds_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie, practicing their bird calls at St James’s Park with the local pigeons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c3239194-e94d-40ef-a7db-02bcad190c6d/London_St_James_Park_Fall_Foliage.JPG Blog - London on a Budget Guide with Teens & Young Adults (2026) - Make it stand out A view of St James’s Park with all of its beautiful fall colors. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-friendly-day-trips-from-rhayader monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c9d31ac8-a0eb-411f-b209-15eaa869b91f/Ludlow_Castle_Colleen_Sophie_Kevin_Rainbow_Sun_Flare.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Make it stand out Exploring the exterior walls of Ludlow Castle with some gorgeous sunlight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739012142856-ZSD3TY6F1YCPK5PSB5WS/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Ravens_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Elan Valley, Wales A wide view of 1 of the Carved Trees of the Elan Valley, surrounded by colorful foliage. This particular tree features ravens & can be found, along with the other Carved Trees, near the Pen y Garreg Dam, Bridge, & Car Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739012139482-WS1LZ1Y7YQUJWU0ZPY64/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Elan Valley, Wales The Pen y Garreg Dam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739012162581-DBU2LRMRVJC2PHYY3VHS/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam_Trees.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Elan Valley, Wales The Pen y Garreg Dam, hidden a bit behind some trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739012159074-09EAFYFZ50CAOEQQI75K/Elan_Valley_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Elan Valley, Wales Looking out over the landscape of the Elan Valley, along with some of its many, many sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014518968-03FTACK0JVS6DBZ5A3MX/Devils_Bridge.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales Devil’s Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014121865-5LYMPRLDB0EJGZ9CSICQ/Devils_Bridge_Family_Picture.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales Family picture in front of Devil’s Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014518437-Z9FWWWBJC0XZ9B9AGAMX/Devils_Bridge_Sophie_Colleen_Kevin_Rachel.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales Kevin & Rachel, making their way down to Colleen & Sophie to get a different viewing angle of Devil’s Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014633511-BDP4LY93NPAFJGXVM388/Devils_Bridge_Waterfall_1.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales A small waterfall near Devil’s Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014632712-VL9EMAD38AOT32LFGTZ0/Devils_Bridge_Waterfall_2.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales The water, making its way down the hill toward where it flows under Devil’s Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014634579-CSPDJXC5GG5BUTYULLRA/Devils_Bridge_Waterfall_3.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Devil's Bridge Falls, Wales The water that flows below the bridge has eroded the gorge into fascinating shapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014728472-IMP4XL1WBOEJ6XQ9CYS5/Llandovery_Castle.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Llandovery, Wales The remains of Llandovery Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014729081-1JHYO9DGU6SW17KVOYGV/Llandovery_Castle_Llywelyn_Ap_Gruffydd_Fychan_Statue.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Llandovery, Wales We hadn’t originally planned to stop here, but after passing the Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Fychan (Welsh Warrior) statue, we just had to turn around to get a closer look! It was so beautiful & conveniently located near a car park & the remains of Llandovery Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014727567-NJG8UZEP1MFFNPSUSIGC/Family_Selfie_Llandovery_Owls_Nest_Tea_Room_Diner_Ian.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Llandovery, Wales Family selfie with Ian, owner of the Owl’s Nest Tea Room Diner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014814789-BQBCWSQSTG3N2SUF7OEP/Aberystwyth_Beach_Water.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Aberystwyth, Wales Looking out over the water from the South Beach Car Park in Aberystwyth, Wales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014813267-OTYISZ2J5WR284WKIFX2/Aberystwyth_Beach_Colorful_Buildings_Castle.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Aberystwyth, Wales Looking out over South Beach from the South Beach Car Park. Off in the distance you can see several of the colorful shops & restaurants as well as the remains of Castell Aberystwyth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014813267-25R95FPYP573CNRDH1AG/Aberystwyth_Beach_Castle_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Aberystwyth, Wales Sophie & Rachel, walking along the shores of South Beach in Aberystwyth near the remains of Castell Aberystwyth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014899313-SIWHEXAMOFLWEX7J3EDO/Aberystwyth_Medina_Menu_Water.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Aberystwyth, Wales Our table was large enough to seat at least 12 people &, though we were a bit hesitant at first, we loved the ability to meet & speak with strangers during our meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739014899126-D5MOIUCI08OIMDMIA8JS/Aberystwyth_Medina_Meal.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Aberystwyth, Wales The Lebanese chicken skewer pitta main with garlic sauce, served with cumin potatoes, & 1 of the many seasonal salads at Medina. (SO GOOD!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019458171-AIJPDFG437H6T8ESTJCH/Ludlow_Castle_Sophie.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Sophie, taking in the exterior architecture of Ludlow Castle & snapping lots of pictures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019454799-4P8N6LPGA1AM4VVXL50H/Ludlow_Castle_Birds.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Lots of birds decided to take flight from the top of Ludlow Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019455095-YPQUB5OOZHEVIPYE8CSK/Ludlow_Castle_Countryside.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Looking out over the countryside from the back of Ludlow Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019458120-45HQVQ4FUELKLSWUTROL/Ludlow_Castle_Steep_Hill.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England We tried to imagine what potential invaders felt while looking up at Ludlow Castle from the base of some of the steep surrounding hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019460770-QMWJXA5K08C1ZDTTB0PS/Ludlow_Castle_Windows.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Just some of the stunning windows & walkways of Ludlow Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019595676-ZYFLXUZ5XDPUG7DE61ZO/Ludlow_Market_Cauliflower.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Some of the fresh produce available at Ludlow Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019596009-3MY9R68YM9PPSWTR4COZ/Ludlow_Market_Greens.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England More fresh produce that can be found at Ludlow Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019683208-3ZCBWPJ2AKR53GA9OPBQ/Ludlow_Building_Architecture.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Some of the beautiful architecture on display in Ludlow, England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019683423-G3PPS70LQ1OT0NU5B58J/Ludlow_Building_Knights_in_Window.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England We loved that this building had silhouettes of knights in the upper windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019685507-KEN9ZN6MTRR2CJK78QLL/Ludlow_Clearview_Stoves_Building_Rainbow_Sun_Flare.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England This beautiful building, located right next to Ludlow Castle, is actually a wood stove shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019685933-UN8XG8AQC3OBQRAA5BF9/Ludlow_Town_The_Ludlow_Cannon.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Looking back toward the town center of Ludlow & The Ludlow Cannon from near the entrance to Ludlow Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019794803-ZLDZDFI4RCMUQE8A3I4L/Ludlow_Feathers_Hotel.jpg Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England The stunning half-timbered Tudor façade of Feathers Hotel in Ludlow, England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019795591-4O42KV7CQS08720NXAT7/Ludlow_Feathers_Hotel_Door.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England The front entrance to the Feathers Hotel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019796465-8RGPIZZR6Q39YZ7VWGO5/Ludlow_Quality_Square.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England We loved this little pathway to Quality Square. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1739019798622-GP9ZITZS6FVYFUUE20J3/Ludlow_Street_The_Old_Bakehouse_Bar_Kitchen.JPG Blog - Unforgettable Family Day Trips Around Rhayader, Wales - Ludlow, England Looking toward The Old Bakehouse, located in Quality Square. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/elan-valley-family-travel-wales monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/71df5e13-3d80-4f65-9d74-43887d1e86ea/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Ravens_Wide_View_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Make it stand out A wide view of one of the Carved Trees of the Elan Valley, surrounded by colorful foliage. This particular tree features ravens & can be found, along with the other Carved Trees, near the Pen y Garreg Dam, Bridge, & Car Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738509203077-IYNMIGTVW7SSMT3AR52E/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Road.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Off to the left side along this road are the various Carved Trees of the Elan Valley. They are definitely worth stopping and exploring for a few minutes. Driving past is simply not enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738509266964-8T7MOX6H3814Y75DOF9O/Elan_Valley_Wide_View_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Looking out over the landscape of the Elan Valley, along with some of its many, many sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738509746985-M479K2Q155FWVU9EIPOO/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales The Pen y Garreg Dam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738509751767-VLGJDXCSJ7M1RKUDL5ER/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Ellie, Kevin, & Rachel grabbed a selfie in front of the Pen y Garreg Dam after hiking the easy Penbont Woodland Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738509765298-YM34KUFGUC1P39ZGFVIQ/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam_Trees_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales The Pen y Garreg Dam, hidden a bit behind some trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512132895-QMR0PHYDP0B4O1JP3EL3/Elan_Valley_Dam_from_Pen_y_Garreg_Bridge.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Looking out toward one of the dams (hidden a bit behind the trees) from the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512175938-DD0SP4W77ZAHIE1EMN42/Elan_Valley_Pen_y_Garreg_Bridge.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales The Pen y Garreg Bridge is located just steps away from the Car Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512179276-69IQ3DC27X1G4PRBX9W5/Elan_Valley_Mountains_from_Pen_y_Garreg_Bridge.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Looking out at the opposite side from the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512494991-8T5Q7SX2LPCQLXQ1XIUC/Elan_Valley_Penbont_Woodland_Trail.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Looking back toward the Pen y Garreg Car Park from the Penbont Woodland Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512395147-U6MJCS0GQO08L9DTALE3/Elan_Valley_Tree_River_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales The stunning, green landscape along the Penbont Woodland Trail near the Pen y Garreg Dam in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512729928-7YYCHPANGOHEHC3P0DU8/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Fox_Sophie_Colleen.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Sophie & Colleen got a quick selfie with this beautiful carved fox, located along the roadside near the Pen y Garreg Dam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512776740-ULD3ZMKGHCR7AQTJ5SMQ/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Fox_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales A wider view of the fox themed Carved Tree in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512772553-W7BCGG7QRUBFU3XCONNZ/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Badger.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales This was 1 of the smallest of the Carved Trees, featuring a badger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512810918-GS8YT9526BVJQ9O8FW26/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Otter_Fish.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales This Carved Tree features Ellie’s favorite animal—an otter—as it chases a fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738512807615-Z3HFHX3P75C85GURPTLU/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Stoats.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales This Carved Tree features a few stoats, which are similar in appearance to weasels and ferrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513024602-5OBQIMYKIN92AL26OZ80/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Owls.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales This Carved Tree features a few barn owls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513029621-SJH63BHMOM0RYB7UMJW3/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Ravens_Rachel.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Rachel, posing in front of 1 of the Carved Trees in the Elan Valley. This one features ravens, the close relative to one of her favorite birds—crows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513057809-I8ATUZJGBSUSUGT8MPRO/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Red_Kite_Woodpeckers_Robins_Sophie.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Sophie, posing in front of one of the Carved Trees in the Elan Valley. This one features a red kite at the top along with a couple woodpeckers & robins in the trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513064028-WYTRS4OCJQHL3OQSTBW6/Elan_Valley_Carved_Trees_Red_Kite_Woodpeckers_Robins.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales A closer look at the red kite, woodpecker, & robin themed Carved Tree in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513247720-U6AWI64QWWTS65Y7V1IM/Elan_Valley_Sheep.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales Just one of many sheep seen alongside the road while driving in and around the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1738513255619-16S5H54YDMB1ZGOJSU6Z/Elan_Valley_Sheep_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Adventures in the Elan Valley - Elan Valley, Wales A sheep relaxing by the water near the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/rhayader-wales-family-travel-destination monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/faf1c62b-49c0-4e3a-a0d2-af581cb663d7/Rhayader_Exploring_Town_River_Wye_Bridge.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Make it stand out One of the beautiful scenes that greeted us on our first full day in Rhayader: the River Wye flowing behind several local shops, from the vantage point of Bridge Street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737887736069-HOGLXEXCCRZ9SOFO9PRE/Rhayader_River_Wye.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales The beautiful River Wye which flows right through town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737887735867-QX5I3J9Y4OZS0BZ5RVT4/Rhayader_River_Wye_Sophie.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhyader, Wales Sophie loved playing with the flat rocks along the shores of the River Wye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737887878246-12VQI0EGC3OICKSGD0ND/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Looking out over the landscape in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737887907802-LKUI9AYYTNSLGE21X5JX/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Tree_River_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales The stunning, green landscape near the Pen y Garreg Dam in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888022590-ONZWCQYTZ5ACO9MWG3CR/Rhayader_Sharing_Photos_Anita_Rachel.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Anita wasted no time making us feel welcome in their home. She was sharing stories & pictures with all of us, while also providing some snacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888022711-34YQC5PJ6UI888J5JRJS/Rhayader_Sharing_Photos_Anita_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Both Kevin & Anita were very complimentary of all our girls, but particularly the 2 youngest whom they were pleasantly surprised weren’t just on their phones, but contributing greatly to the conversation. (Such a great compliment to receive!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888121234-SZ4AXCT6U8YB6SWATPXT/Rhayader_Pub_Photo_The_Castle_Anita_Kevin_Ellie_Colleen_Kevin.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Enjoying a night out at a few local pubs with Kevin & Anita. You know it’s a small town when you have the former mayor take your picture! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888122494-5MGN9PPH7KQ46KW5WPBM/RHCF7D%7E1.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales We grabbed a selfie with a couple strangers at The Castle pub after (our) Kevin photo-bombed their girlfriends’ picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888122730-65H034RQFUPKNRNKUDAA/Rhayader_Pub_The_Triangle_Dartboard_Kevin_Kevin.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Kevin, showing (our) Kevin the unique dartboard setup at The Triangle pub. (Due to the low height of the ceiling, they have a hatch in the floor so you can step down a bit, making it regulation height.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888268189-W53E70EUQLGHTPVXRLS5/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Tree_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Nearly every tree in Wales is covered in moss due to the frequent rain showers that keep the land so lush & green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888268930-ZMULIJI5VCUEAKBOQGUK/Rhayader_Rental_Car_Double_Rainbow.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales A beautiful double rainbow over our rental car after 1 of the many rain showers we had while in town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888267307-05JRUKZ2MRS7XATBTJ0D/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Stream_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales A little stream we found while exploring in the Elan Valley near Rhayader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888401984-C8FJXMG8H3A041EI7B41/Rhayader_Northern_Lights_1.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales We were all fortunate to see the Northern Lights for the very first time during our time in Rhayader! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888402246-TXVMAJSXTFHDCPP4KVT8/Rhayader_Northern_Lights_2.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales It’s fascinating to us how we could sort of see the Lights with our naked eye, but they really pop on camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888557632-7EJBVTZQ77F889SBEY7T/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Dam_from_Pen_y_Garreg_Bridge.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Looking out toward 1 of the dams (hidden a bit behind the trees) from the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888558862-MCQR8FYKOCBTSO23QSKX/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Mountains_from_Pen_y_Garreg_Bridge.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Looking out at the opposite side from the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888757152-DLARXXCEFLGCVE9X1C2W/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Sheep.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Just one of many sheep seen alongside the road while driving in and around the Elan Valley and Wales. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888757530-LSYB6O38WNFC7MS4VPQ1/Rhayader_Elan_Valley_Sheep_Near_Pen_y_Garreg_Dam.JPG Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales A sheep just relaxing by the water near the Pen y Garreg Bridge in the Elan Valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888942899-KAUT7FRWQZGHIQPRBSZ7/Rhayader_Exploring_Town_Billy_Kevin.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Kevin, exploring the town of Rhayader while taking Billy for a walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888943168-Z4LRCDIKDPFGCLVXPKM7/Rhayader_Exploring_Town_Playground_Church.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Looking up toward St. Clement’s Church from Waum Capel Parc in Rhayader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1737888944457-CGIB6KVA4OKS7U2EZXWP/Rhayader_Exploring_Town_Shops.jpg Blog - Why Rhayader, Wales Should Be Your Next Family Travel Destination - Rhayader, Wales Rhayader’s clock tower, along with various shops, restaurants, and pubs on the main road in town. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/break-free-societal-pressure monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/f9f7d35d-2943-419f-b4c7-58539148a056/Le_Pouliguen_Staircase_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Break Free from Societal Pressure: Redefine Your Success - 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Break Free from Societal Pressure: Redefine Your Success - Make it stand out Exploring near the iconic Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/bristol-facts-history-attractions monthly 0.5 2025-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/8617c667-9f9c-47b6-86f4-a51a600eac26/Bristol_Airbnb_Mural.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Bristol, England - Make it stand out The beautiful mural on the exterior garden wall at our accommodation in Bristol. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/bristol-england-family-travel-guide monthly 0.5 2025-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c1e13a6a-19ff-4f56-a855-de65a33b4fe4/Bristol_Guild_of_Dough_Window_Foccacia_1.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Make it stand out Looking in the window at Guild of Dough. The Meaty Brunch focaccia was absolutely divine!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081513541-YGRY188EEEM2O97CDDCF/Bristol_Airbnb_Living_Room.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The cozy living room, with pull-out couch, at our accommodation in Bristol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081512021-Q8ZIUZ6TI941LUEN565C/Bristol_Airbnb_Dining_Room_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The dining room, complete with a couch & a large TV. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081512030-RYOVJEDV1G9TUY4ULI8W/Bristol_Airbnb_Dining_Room_2.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Looking from the kitchen toward the dining area in our rental. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081513315-JYV1KS6L9PUIR20PM5UG/Bristol_Airbnb_Kitchen.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The cute, fully-equipped kitchen at our accommodation in Bristol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081515498-KTGRHZ3A0LYBJJJ9JLX2/Bristol_Airbnb_Mural.jpg Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The beautiful mural on the exterior garden wall at our accommodation in Bristol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081515322-57Y69F2Z1G8DT3MVWMG8/Bristol_Airbnb_Restroom_3.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The downstairs bathroom at our accommodation in Bristol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081778172-94WVJCI73F3BEL07R80U/Bristol_Airbnb_Bedroom_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The main bedroom in our Bristol accommodation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081776487-OQWKZXWDXO5TMLX7BCBD/Bristol_Airbnb_Bathroom_1_1.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Looking into the en-suite bathroom for the main bedroom in our accommodation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081776416-9CJSR4ERK176WIXRUH5B/Bristol_Airbnb_Bathroom_1_2.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Looking back toward the main bedroom from its en-suite bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081779149-04UOYVW8G0E8E9N1S2O4/Bristol_Airbnb_Bedrrom_2.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Bedroom 2, with en-suite, in our Bristol accommodation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736081777956-RW57UK7VUUDM3Y1MEW7N/Bristol_Airbnb_Bathroom_2.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The en-suite bathroom for bedroom 2 in the upstairs portion of our accommodation in Bristol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082094686-ZSMXRAA2YKR8FNG5U56R/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Ellie_Before.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Ellie’s “before” picture, featuring her much longer hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082094928-NJVR4Q0D3RIA4NB6ZRT5/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Rachel_Before.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Rachel’s “before” picture, showcasing 1 last look at her long hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082247091-YTRGCN2K04PWIRYFC2SV/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Rachel_First_Cuts.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Rachel, feeling very excited as her haircut gets underway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082246846-QZZ59P3SQ7Q9Q24L4P6M/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Rachel_Cutting_Process.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Rachel, admiring her new hair in the mirror before heading off to have it washed & styled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082248913-F1SOIKJ7ZYGE4WSJRPS8/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Rachel_Styling_Process.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England Rachel, leaning back and getting her hair professionally styled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1736082249298-MI6JO9ZJG28HZ7VHI8WY/Bristol_Nuala_Morey_Salon_Day_Rachel_Hair.JPG Blog - Family-Friendly Bristol, England - Bristol, England The aftermath of Rachel’s “big chop” haircut!! 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Filled with lots of meat and veggies and finished with a hearty broth, it was very filling and oh so good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735481691151-RZP9FDIH9I3J6D6PJQKD/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Shepherds_Pie_Carlsberg.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Dublin, Ireland Ellie’s glass of Carlsberg and the delicious Shepherd’s Pie that each of the adults had with chips, salad, and coleslaw (the best we’ve ever had). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735481693061-L0B5F8RNOW2IRVUY5PRF/Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Bar_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Dublin, Ireland You simply can’t come to Dublin without at least walking by The Temple Bar, one of the city’s most iconic locations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482008307-3QFWPHMVK7IJWI82VKAJ/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Bright_View.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Cliffs of Moher, Ireland The Cliffs of Moher, looming over the Atlantic Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482008319-FO4W2CWXFUIEA3CE3ED3/Cliffs_of_Moher_Sheer_Cliff_Wide_Bright_View.jpg Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Cliffs of Moher, Ireland This cliff face served as one of the filming locations for The Princess Bride film – anyone up for climbing the “Cliffs of Insanity” or is that too “inconceivable” an idea? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482009518-IVBWGOIJMNYOW1DKRFEN/Family_Selfie_Cliffs_of_Moher.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Cliffs of Moher, Ireland Family selfie at the Cliffs of Moher on a bright, windy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482219549-9GJY7LW4UBNVYDNGQBEL/Western_Ireland_Airbnb_Front_Facade.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - The Neale, Ireland Our beautiful & super cozy Airbnb in The Neale in western Ireland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482223290-JRKJCCLZUZR7H2DNL5K4/Western_Ireland_Airbnb_Sophie_Rachel_Lexi_Dog.JPG Blog - 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Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Galway, Ireland A beautiful mural at the beginning of The Latin Quarter in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482472391-01ISEQDIYOX1FXE2YN8T/Galway_Latin_Quarter_Rachel_Kevin_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Galway, Ireland Rachel, Kevin, Sophie, and Ellie exploring The Latin Quarter in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482473958-BTVYNPGJKTRM7I9SQXR8/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Family_Pic__Dingle.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - School of Falconry at Ashford Castle, Ireland Family picture with Dingle at Ireland’s School of Falconry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482473938-OULTERCGYTKDZK0MA67V/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_2.jpg Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - School of Falconry at Ashford Castle, Ireland Rachel was completely enamored by Jabba and the entire hawk walk experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1735482470957-L7H4UW0OHSVXE1YE1NGZ/Ashford_Castle_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Top 10 Things to Do in Ireland with Kids - Ashford Castle, Ireland Ashford Castle was so beautiful and we were fortunate to have the grounds almost entirely to ourselves. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/wild-atlantic-way-ireland-guide monthly 0.5 2025-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/61dd9852-42a6-46ea-8b86-66f125609521/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Bright_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Make it stand out The stunning Cliffs of Moher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172167721-IHMZVK91UN2QWHO9UCS9/Wild_Atlantic_Way_Cliffs_of_Moher_Sign.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Road sign for the Cliffs of Moher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172169502-ET6KFRQHGNH9VFJJVF2D/Wild_Atlantic_Way_Limerick_Shannon_Sign.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Road sign for Limerick & Shannon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172651450-10RDXW0TWEW6KATRCR2S/Galway_Spanish_Arch.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The Spanish Arch in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172621343-PB0V18K9QT20IXKT3T79/Galway_Spanish_Arch_Kevin_Colleen.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Kevin & Colleen, posing in front of the Spanish Arch in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172859409-9C6XVCFE85OZBMA4GOQW/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Grass_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The beautiful Cliffs of Moher! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734172851895-73AZ49TK0A0KVLMITPLL/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Ocean_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The Cliffs of Moher, looming over the Atlantic Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173150748-9DMCCPZKXS079BTDVBBT/Galway_Latin_Quarter_Rachel_Kevin_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Rachel, Kevin, Sophie, and Ellie exploring The Latin Quarter in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173166412-8TOKWZKUYRXXP37Z7RHV/Galway_Latin_Quarter_Mural.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A beautiful mural at the beginning of The Latin Quarter of Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173165335-I5SWES9A9O0I4RAKPVUO/Galway_Latin_Quarter_Sophie.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Sophie, wandering under the many flags hanging through The Latin Quarter in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173316879-1I0O3XVOWRBANJRI23J4/Galway_Spanish_Arch_Ellie_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Ellie, Kevin, Sophie, & Rachel walking near the Spanish Arch in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173309188-2D690YEYJOSJWDSRHOWL/Galway_Freddys.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland We all got a good laugh from this sign outside of Freddy’s Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173310129-IM9GRU7IXGRU1NE70I1J/Galway_Oscar_Wilde_Eduard_Vilde_Statue_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Rachel & Sophie, posing with the Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde Statue in Galway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173497222-YA2G4P1HTFHYCYD0C7KM/Cliffs_of_Moher_Cows.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland We were quite envious of these cows who live near the cliffs & have constant access to the stunning views at the Cliffs of Moher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173508350-XSV65KAO6END5NRP6H3E/Cliffs_of_Moher_Penn_State_Sticker.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Even all the way in Ireland, the pride of the Penn State Nittany Lions can be found! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173506416-1KR20SLWJNMV5YO9M8JL/Family_Picture_Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Family picture at the Cliffs of Moher with O’Brien’s Tower in the background. (Photo courtesy of a lovely couple, 1 of whom was wearing a Penn State sweatshirt!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173672833-VFHD19OJPYK48HVSF9PT/Cliffs_of_Moher_Close-Up_Boat_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The boat located to the right of this photo helps to put the size of these impressive cliffs into perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173674985-HT5PU2Z9O9LMEITX63C6/Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower_Extreme_Wide_View_2.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland O’Brien’s Tower appears to be almost at the cliff’s edge from this vantage point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173681240-S8ISEHFB8EV88GX810A3/Cliffs_of_Moher_Sheer_Cliff_Close-Up_Boat.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A boat in the distance, navigating past the Cliffs of Moher. One day, we would like to take a boat tour of the Cliffs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173848110-TTYYFQ05LFD9C89HA9W7/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wind_Rachel_Colleen_Sophie.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Rachel, Colleen, & Sophie, getting blinded by the sunshine while taking a selfie at the Cliffs of Moher. (Don’t forget to bring your sunglasses!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173851445-OQTQYF4QO383RYTAGDVJ/Family_Selfie_Cliffs_of_Moher.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Family selfie at the Cliffs of Moher on a bright, windy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173845173-KPI3FF1FVTT0BHQQL2ZY/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wind_Ellie_Kevin.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Ellie & Kevin, getting hit with a blast of wind while taking a selfie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173965738-99F11XM9KB9JFJ2JLR9Z/Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A close-up, low angle view of O’Brien’s Tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173970121-K04VFQ4E87Q0AJ0RQYGV/Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower_Sophie.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Sophie, leaning against O’Brien’s Tower for a windy picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734173971824-RYT4FU1YHW4KRDTRHORT/Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A wide view of O’Brien’s Tower at the Cliffs of Moher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174323317-TW5X7U4SW4WWE3QF0I89/Cliffs_of_Moher_Close-Up_Cave_Gray_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The cave opening, located just right of center in this photo, & the Cliffs of Moher featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While the final film shot is built with CGI (incorporating another Irish location near Skellig Islands – Lemon Rock), fans of the film & franchise will easily be able to recognize this location (especially with the grayish hue that this photo has). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174323846-V201AI225P4X8TGD2H99/Cliffs_of_Moher_Ledge_Bird_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A close-up view of the large cave entrance that was used in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174337507-XI25QZ43CYJVMUJYCQVK/Cliffs_of_Moher_Sheer_Cliff_Wide_Bright_View.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland This cliff face served as one of the filming locations for The Princess Bride film – anyone up for climbing the “Cliffs of Insanity” or is that too “inconceivable” an idea? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174336925-2IJ58CQK3DV1T32Y55TK/Cliffs_of_Moher_Sheer_Cliff_Wide_Dark_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Another, more shadowy view of the sheer cliff face used as a filming location in The Princess Bride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174559592-A7W0AWNXT4XAHHV5KWSV/Cliffs_Of_Moher_Approaching_Viewpoint_Kevin_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland Walking up the deceptively steep, paved pathway from the Visitor Centre to the Cliffs of Moher viewing areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174573983-PABO4099B00EY1RPYYO5/Cliffs_of_Moher_OBriens_Tower_Extreme_Wide_View_1.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A wide view, looking back toward O’Brien’s Tower and the Cliffs of Moher walkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174577292-9AL3SDEQCQWII9ULNXQP/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Land_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland A lot of vegetation (and railings) help to separate the cliffs’ edge from the walkways & viewing points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174570419-KLLXRSQYOOX9V0CRBDWO/Cliffs_of_Moher_Sheer_Cliff_Close-Up.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland This viewing point was about as close as you could get to the edge (at least during the time that we were visiting). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174782089-DF3OJFS69S8QTEYST3UG/Cliffs_of_Moher_Close-Up_Turquoise_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland We absolutely loved the deep blue & turquoise colors as the sunlight kissed the waters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1734174789604-IB59PV5LGXB9V02TWT1X/Cliffs_of_Moher_Wide_Dark_View.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way - Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland The Cliffs of Moher… you can never take too many pictures of them! https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/hawk-walk-ireland-falconry-school-ashford-castle monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/941ffb8a-0d9f-4e5b-8963-ec6dad5996ed/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_6.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - Make it stand out Rachel having the time of her life with a Harris hawk named Jabba at Ireland’s School of Falconry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580220303-2YUOD6MOO8IMFB6A9H6U/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Entrance_Sign.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland A sign pointing us toward the entrance of the Falconry School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580231975-1LMUUPMO6ZRUWLCYYY18/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Wait_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie, Kevin, and Rachel, sitting at 1 of the picnic tables and taking in the sights at the Falconry School while waiting for our hawk walk time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580308751-M0O0XUFQQPZA11WVRSHZ/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Niamh_Sophie_Rachel_Colleen_Kevin.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Exploring the grounds of the Falconry School with Niamh before our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580235644-E8CRKYSQJ9IR4Y8F6MV9/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Gyrfalcon.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland We were all quite fascinated by this Gyrfalcon which stood out due to its lighter colored feathers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580437094-PGRDZZEW7QZ2618A1OZD/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Jabba_Name_Sign.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Jabba’s name sign outside her enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580432137-49PY0I2476SKN8WEQ01W/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_1.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel and Jabba, posing for a picture as we start our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580435240-FFFZBRX7G9K9ZNW4AZ47/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_2.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel was completely enamored by Jabba and the entire hawk walk experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580830531-BWC95NKU5XBFL6R0T1FG/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_3.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel and Jabba sharing a little moment together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580830947-WP7IYK3TP1CT6HSS4H2W/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_4.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel and Jabba, listening intently to Niamh’s instructions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733580832002-DVCAADV1UCAF33WMT4RX/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_5.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Jabba, making sure everyone remembers that she is the center of attention on this hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581470385-TPJL8YKL04WJNN65Y4MD/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Jabba_in_Tree.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Jabba, resting in a tree and observing us all from her high vantage point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581030709-GK6YUZNLXOO3LJKSAZ6O/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Nature.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Some of the stunning natural scenery along our hawk walk with Jabba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581566783-QEAYO2TMMJIQ453NFKB3/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Rachel_Jabba_Niamh.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel, venturing further into the woods with Jabba and Niamh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581564811-KJG4E24T1DV85PIMQEIY/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Kevin_Colleen_Jabba.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Kevin and Colleen, enjoying a moment of their own with Jabba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581562802-HDFKSP6F6F11WSOWXC0Z/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Jabba_on_Log.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Jabba, posing for the camera on our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581564117-P355E86T7XK1Z5JHQHK4/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Jabba_on_Log_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Jabba, keeping watch over her humans while on our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581690514-KOAK2GSH53EQPPC548J9/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Sophie_Jabba_1.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie was so excited to get an unexpected turn of her own with Jabba on our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581690711-6BNEQN2O86IP8U61NSL0/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Sophie_Jabba_2.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie, listening intently to Niamh’s instructions while Jabba poses for the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581691982-XSREKMVXL3FS6BURDVCJ/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Sophie_Jabba_3.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie and Jabba, sharing a moment together on our hawk walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581794169-CLDOBXECXRQVGB09R2PG/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Colleen_Dingle.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Colleen, holding Dingle the owl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581793689-JH0VX0546ILUR91ZRDCR/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Dingle.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Dingle, posing for the camera with his big, beautiful eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581865510-DHG3AAC1PYEPY2YCAGYH/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Ferrets_Rachel.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Rachel with 1 of the sleepy ferrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581864325-LY9PFEFG4P62CLEGEOC0/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Ferrets_Kevin_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie thoroughly enjoyed snuggling with and loving on the ferrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581864072-ASCKR9JL1EJLU3GNINF2/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Ferrets_Kevin_Ellie.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Kevin was getting some ear sniffs, which he wasn’t too sure about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581967472-EV3KGSP7478ZE58PJ7IB/Ashford_Castle_Lawn_Wide_View.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Approaching Ashford Castle after walking along the grounds from Ireland’s Falconry School. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581968876-6B3WOUXP4SXGCEZDZLCL/Ashford_Castle_Wide_View.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Ashford Castle was so beautiful and we were fortunate to have the grounds almost entirely to ourselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733581967000-Z72C094HRLEQ6TIQ1JFX/Ashford_Castle_Lawn_Hawk_Statue.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland A statue of a Harris hawk on the front lawn of Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582068583-OX2HPVYLSNMUS6RCJAID/Ashford_Castle_Lawn_Close-Up.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland The front lawn of Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582067915-UE2N1QM56JCRQBSF68DT/Ashford_Castle_Close-Up_Ireland_Flag.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland The Irish flag, proudly displayed atop Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582070426-3PVW5XUNEZCSCA4YNI43/Ashford_Castle_Tower.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland This tower reminded us of a smaller version of Rapunzel’s tower from Tangled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582166585-35UTIZ3JK5SDLDWYVIC6/Ashford_Castle_Arch_Ellie_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Ellie, Rachel, & Sophie, posing near an archway on the grounds of Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582172911-8RODSUO957CR0X7O48M9/Ashford_Castle_Gardens_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel_Kevin.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Exploring the grounds of Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582167453-RT9LEM0AS9YBL7O9V2I1/Ashford_Castle_Gardens.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Walking through the gardens at Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582174176-HO4DHSZ0IBCAG6KX8HJQ/Ashford_Castle_Gardens_Arch_Rachel_Kevin_Sophie_Colleen.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Preparing to walk through a tunnel in the gardens of Ashford Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582292549-O6IE11GF9NEWT44YV55H/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Hawk_Walk_Family_Pic_Jabba.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Family picture on our hawk walk with Jabba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582293841-SNM4AWFSPZKOAWC3KSI4/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Sophie_Niamh_Rachel.jpg Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Sophie and Rachel, posing for a picture with our amazing hawk walk guide - Niamh! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733582291934-7UBGI8UQLLHDWXBNQZZ8/Ireland_School_of_Falconry_Family_Pic__Dingle.JPG Blog - A Magical Hawk Walk at Ireland’s School of Falconry - County Mayo, Ireland Family picture with Dingle. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-dublin monthly 0.5 2024-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/fb7342d5-45b3-47fe-888d-360c723f5a13/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Kevin_Colleen_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Make it stand out Enjoying a pint (and some mocktails) at Doheny and Nesbitt’s in Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733051843923-99JFWYNKKZXZ5I6CUGBU/Dublin_Ireland_Books_Upstairs_Bookstore_Exterior.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland A bookstore—Books Upstairs—located just steps away from the Ashfield Hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733051849226-UOIDRHLHA42WDCHH1MFX/Dublin_Ireland_Books_Upstairs_Upstairs_Interior.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Some of the classic literature options available at Books Upstairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052157205-7716I3KX1TD9K2KZDPSQ/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Guinness_Pint_Ellie.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Ellie, preparing to try her first sip of Guinness at Doheny and Nesbitt’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052165787-KWH60OP5BC4PD496NU1L/Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Bar_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland You simply can’t come to Dublin without at least walking by The Temple Bar, one of the city’s most iconic locations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052380104-JTROB8IGGYAY2F44AGYA/Dublin_Ireland_OSheas_Restaurant_Guinness_Beef_Stew.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Ellie and I each got this delicious Guinness Beef Stew at O’Shea’s Irish Restaurant. Filled with lots of meat and veggies and finished with a hearty broth, it was very filling and oh so good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052377814-1GDTIOKLHVJ1ZIG523ZL/Dublin_Ireland_OSheas_Restaurant_Fish_N_Chips.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Each of the Littles enjoyed some Fish ‘N Chips at O’Shea’s Irish Restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052664130-AAWSEWXI84HPKGT760CE/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Campus_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Looking back toward the Examination Hall, East Theatre, and Regent House from Parliament Square on the campus of Trinity College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052664168-WWKOBKTF5QON7PAXWHKZ/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Campus.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The Trinity College Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052855555-PTQUXOHUXM4TCJJBLWDY/Dublin_Ireland_Hapenny_Bridge.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Irleland The Ha’penny Bridge in downtown Dublin which crosses over the River Liffey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1733052859650-4BYBE4WC4ELHFQSTQ73O/Dublin_Ireland_Merchants_Arch.JPG Blog - Interesting Facts About Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Merchant’s Arch Irish Pub is located directly next to the Ha’penny Bridge. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-friendly-activities-in-dublin monthly 0.5 2024-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b9d684c1-cae8-4f65-89c8-6e2cf9514948/Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Bar_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Make it stand out You simply can’t come to Dublin without at least walking by The Temple Bar, one of the city’s most iconic locations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460000718-T4L6LX0LLJ2Y4UXIXAC6/Dublin_Ireland_Gardea_Siochana_Memorial_Garden.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Looking back toward Dublin Castle and The Chapel Royal from the Dubh Linn Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732459998748-4XKJ6JGKIXWYRAPP0VKR/Dublin_Ireland_Chapel_Royal_Rachel.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel, standing in front of The Chapel Royal in Dublin, which is attached to Dublin Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732459999046-QA5HLVGJZRIA4B3I7825/Dublin_Ireland_Chapel_Royal_Side_View.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland A side-view of the architecture of The Chapel Royal in Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460180852-SO9QQB1NIR6V5Q9I93F7/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield_Hostel_Exhaustion_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel and Sophie, completely exhausted, waiting for dinner to be delivered at Ashfield Hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460181458-FYEDSMKOVTZQ6SJCV9MO/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield_Hostel_Interior.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland A look at the check-in desk and communal area at Ashfield Hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460180305-VBFLBETD7BIMY2SFY7LQ/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield+Hostel_Ellie_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Ellie, Rachel, and Sophie relaxing on one of the couches in the community lounge area of Ashfield Hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460337605-QD0CGTHQ50N48DPZEHKB/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield_Hostel_Family_Picture_Conor.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Family picture with Conor at Ashfield Hostel. (Check out Mr. Gibbs, the leprechaun who holds the luggage room key, in the foreground.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460337912-0C94F6ZNHRLAXKQ84VRF/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield_Hostel_Sketches_Rachel_Conor_Sophie.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel and Sophie with Conor, holding up their individual sketches of him, at Ashfield Hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460535632-BWF87QQIOFHWVOWAWSQV/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Campus_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Looking back toward the Examination Hall, East Theatre, and Regent House from Parliament Square on the campus of Trinity College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460534291-FRAHTM3B08FBG2AP22PX/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Campus_Statue.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Looking toward Library Square and the Graduates Memorial Building on the campus of Trinity College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460535077-FSX5MRNOKLIF4BHAM16Y/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Campus.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The Trinity College Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460905368-P8Y2MANTZT2831OMBJN1/Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Bar_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland It really doesn’t matter what time of day you visit, The Temple Bar is always bustling with people! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460905259-VH7SMFNO4YJY41RFH6HA/Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Take-Out.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The Old Mill Traditional Irish Restaurant & Bar in the Temple Bar district of Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732460906634-69O2PFYRN8MY0VXMA6FN/Family_Selfie_Dublin_Ireland_Temple_Bar.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Family selfie in front of The Temple Bar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b16d4168-6f84-4e72-b83d-0c6ee00fa774/Dublin_Ireland_Family_Picture_Temple_Bar_Live_Stream.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Make it stand out Screenshot of the whole family from The Temple Bar live webcam. Though not the greatest quality photo, it was fun to wave to ourselves and anyone else watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461223821-341WN1WEJOBBWBE2UFF2/Dublin_Ireland_Dublin_Castle_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel and Sophie in the courtyard area of Dublin Castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461222518-FMLLT4GNJN18M7FY0UNR/Dublin_Ireland_Chester_Beatty_Museum_Exterior.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The exterior of the Chester Beatty Museum and Library with various murals representing different religions around the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461220374-F38Z1WPOR7GO7AV4VXB3/Dublin_Ireland_Chester_Beatty_Bust.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland A bust of Chester Beatty on display inside the museum and library named after him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461221457-RB13PG2NUZ47KHGITGCE/Dublin_Ireland_Chester_Beatty_Museum_Chest.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland An intricately carved chest with Chinese dragons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461223018-T8QVT83ET4MGDYZE3R56/Dublin_Ireland_Chester_Beatty_Museum_Scroll.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Scroll 26 of Monastic rules in five parts (Gobunritsu), 1149-1185, on display at the Chester Beatty Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461458852-G1N5QYUN9JW7XOKEA48K/Dublin_Ireland_OSheas_Restaurant_Guinness_Beef_Stew.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Ellie and I each got this delicious Guinness Beef Stew at O’Shea’s Irish Restaurant. Filled with lots of meat and veggies and finished with a hearty broth, it was very filling and oh so good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461459798-F4Z8573V90QS66UABAJP/Dublin_Ireland_OSheas_Restaurant_Sophie.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Sophie at O’Shea’s Irish Restaurant in Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461458588-0HTZ9QQ256XAEVUUQK2W/Dublin_Ireland_OSheas_Restaurant_Baileys_Cheesecake.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The absolutely decadent Bailey’s Cheesecake we enjoyed at O’Shea’s Restaurant! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461716746-2L1PO0QOL671BWG8ZQKC/Dublin_Ireland_The_Rolling_Donut_Coffee.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Biscoff Cookie Butter sourdough donut from The Rolling Donut… need we say more?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461716497-LTZGL04CJS2Z79ZK163S/Dublin_Ireland_Ashfield_Hostel_Tea_Cakes_Kevin_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The delicious tea cakes that Conor so kindly gifted to me to celebrate my birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461837658-4KPBH4UE82CRQ0PFKT1Y/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Cranky_Ginger_Rachel.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel with her “Cranky Ginger” mocktail at Doheny and Nesbitt’s https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461838275-CIGC4YFKSOQ35CIQYEAL/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Cranky_Ginger_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Rachel and Sophie being goofy at Doheny and Nesbitt’s while we enjoy the ever-growing crowds and celebrate my birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461838713-AGG4Q9PFWJKLS7HUC27S/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Guinness_Pint_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Ellie, preparing to try her first sip of Guinness at Doheny and Nesbitt’s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461839494-953OL9LTKIU6ZY9D7Q39/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Kevin_Colleen_Rachel_Sophie.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Everyone, sharing a toast at Doheny and Nesbitt’s to celebrate my birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732461966631-6VUPY9LN5Z7LWSZI2SS0/Dublin_Ireland_Doheny_and_Nesbitts_Shepherds_Pie_Carlsberg.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Everyone, sharing a toast at Doheny and Nesbitt’s to celebrate my birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462104013-T94X3EBR40G9KJ0ZKRNP/Dublin_Ireland_Hapenny_Bridge.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The Ha’penny Bridge in downtown Dublin which crosses over the River Liffey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462104285-A0IWSIUROOZZN2QUFJKV/Dublin_Ireland_Merchants_Arch.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Merchant’s Arch Irish Pub is located directly next to the Ha’penny Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462230366-6RZ9060SSH4IR732YKQL/Dublin_Ireland_Trinity_College_Talking_Statue_George_Salmon_Provost.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Statue of George Salmon, one of Dublin’s many “Talking Statues” on display around the city.This one can be found on the Trinity College campus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462220576-3291PECFO2H33FOQH24Y/Dublin_Ireland_St_Andrews_Church.jpg Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland Looking up at the roofline of St. Andrew’s Church in Dublin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462222296-WTDLUIH1YX0500CYLMNF/Dublin_Ireland_Tart_with_the_Cart.JPG Blog - Top Family-Friendly Activities in Dublin - Dublin, Ireland The Molly Malone statue (AKA “The Tart with the Cart”) is on display in front of St. Andrew’s Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1732462406340-O6UFOZHR1N2Z6NSSLY6W/Dublin_Ireland_St_Stephens_Green_Famine_Memorial.jpg Blog - 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Amboise, France Our view of Saint-Hubert Chapel, perched atop the wall, and a wine cellar, built into the stone, from our dining location at Les 4 Saisons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1731853414516-S50OUEKSMC10TMXI9KTF/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear_From_Gardens.jpg Blog - 3-Month Family Travel Itinerary Through France - Château de Chambord, France Rear view of Château de Chambord from the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1731853427128-3R3TGYJ265KUUD82T22H/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Elaborate_Ceiling_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - 3-Month Family Travel Itinerary Through France - Château de Chambord, France he ornately carved dome ceiling was stunning to view in person. 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Mickey is giving Minnie a nice gift in this Christmas decoration. 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With a private family suite, we were situated just steps from Trinity College. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5c3c5c67-6f89-4aa4-ad1d-9d2700b4d246/Family_Food_Treats_Collage.jpg Blog - 10 Proven Tips for Affordable Family Travel with Teens (2026) - Make it stand out Some of our favorite sweet & savory treats that we simply couldn’t say “no” to! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/79d1027a-444e-43f7-9c28-307b1bbeab1a/Melbourne_Australia_Public_Transport_Collage.jpg Blog - 10 Proven Tips for Affordable Family Travel with Teens (2026) - Make it stand out Melbourne, Australia, had a great public transportation system that we used during our visit. 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This large Christmas tree was located near the world’s tallest twin towers: The Petronas Towers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706158528-OFHTMN23XKZ392N8K1JW/Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Airbnb_Christmas_Tree.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Our cute little Christmas tree at our Airbnb in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706157624-STENC3I3F75WZ1N2B621/KUALA_%7E2.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Ellie, Sophie, & Rachel, posing with our festive Christmas tree in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706421262-KXZWBM243AICFR3C0F0R/Disneyland_Paris_Daytime_Castle_Flowers.jpg Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Sleeping Beauty’s castle & some festive flowers at Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706421108-I7ZGBZT0T1Z8QVG8TOF1/DISNEY%7E2.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Colleen, Sophie, & Rachel, admiring the large Christmas tree near the entrance of Disneyland Paris before it is even lit up. Disneyland Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706691533-9XYY5ILQ006G7DHQTRWI/TOKYO_%7E1.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Sophie, posing for a photo in front of the Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare overlay at Tokyo Disneyland. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765706691792-TTKNZOLHDW9WZ0ZXBJ0W/TOKYO_%7E2.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - The impressive Christmas tree that welcomes visitors to Tokyo Disneyland during the holiday season. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/be8b5faa-a5a2-4f9b-956c-f8336d97e478/Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Skyline_New_Years_Eve.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Make it stand out A New Year’s Eve skyline view of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765707178010-YUMVLARCBW63E3D24JOV/Strasbourg_Christmas_Markets_Carousel.jpg Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - A brightly lit carousel to enjoy with your kids at one of the family-friendly Christmas Markets, Place Gutenberg, in Strasbourg. Strasbourg, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765707178153-Y2FYI84VT9CAU9F67GXP/Strasbourg_Christmas_Markets_Chalet_Stand.jpg Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - One of the many stands at the Strasbourg Christmas Markets sells ornaments & nutcrackers in various sizes & styles. Strasbourg, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765707435494-CTNB82VDTXYTM0D82RGZ/Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Petronas_Towers_Christmas_Colors.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Even the iconic Petronas Towers were decked out in festive colors. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1765707435764-FSWWOF3CJ8HINXPS7NBU/KU386D%7E1.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Lots of color marked Sunway Velocity Mall’s Christmas display last year! Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/86769c64-0571-4004-91ad-ecfafd5fe377/Kuala_Lumpur_Malaysia_Christmas_Family_Picture.JPG Blog - 7 Expert Tips for Traveling with Kids During Christmas - Make it stand out A kind stranger snapped a family photo for us in front of the Christmas decorations while we were exploring a mall in downtown Kuala Lumpur. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-travel-to-the-french-riviera monthly 0.5 2024-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/e95bc676-a8f6-435e-9004-f0f743acbcbf/Nice_Port_with_Yacht_From_Colline_du_Chateau.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Make it stand out A view of Port Lympia in Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115026486-DX2KHF1EZPY399BYIOA7/Louvre_Interior_The_Coronation_of_Napoleon.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - The Louvre in Paris, France This portrait, known as The Coronation of Napoleon, by Jacques-Louis David, is located in the Louvre and features Napoleon I crowning his wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais, while the Pope stands by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115027735-8HKRAII7XF9SZT3R59OR/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Sculpture_of_Napoleon.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Versailles, France A statue of Napoleon on display in one of the halls of Versailles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115026522-546ZA2UKXEZI3569NUOM/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_of_Napoleon_Premier_Emperor.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Versailles, France Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1st Emperor of France, located at Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115479271-J4ODKBQY0C7EZV4A4VFI/Family_Selfie_Monaco_Port_Hercule.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Monaco Family selfie in front of Port Hercule in Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115479827-DSHL5EBTMSGLAWHNKK4F/Monaco_Port_de_Fontvieille.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Monaco Looking down at Port de Fontvieille https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115480420-8708GS948ZOUU84ZVFVN/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Cliffs_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Monaco A guardsman keeping watch in front of the Prince’s Palace in the Principality of Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115481159-S4RH84AB30XXT3SLSWX8/Monaco_Princes_Palace_Guard_Daytime.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Monaco Nighttime view looking at all the lights in the buildings of Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115640303-7KA01S0RII4WHIGYZ83N/Nice_Pebble_Beach_Lighthouse.JPG Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Nice, France A view of the lighthouse off Plage du Port du Cros in Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115639467-6HD1ZR513ZPMEL63WP8G/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mediterranean_Coastline.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Nice, France Afternoon view of Nice from Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115639089-UV73OJJ5HG0KHZLZLU2X/Family_Selfie_Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mediterranean_Coastline.JPG Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Nice, France Family selfie from atop Castle Hill overlooking the coastline of Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115641137-9N1VE27HB7OZ99KBBLYG/Nice_Port_Colorful_Boats.JPG Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Nice, France Colorful fishing boats that share space at Port Lympia (Old Port of Nice) with multi million dollar yachts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115812686-TNRF4OKQMX4MCYXQH8X4/Nice_to_Cannes_Sea_House_View.JPG Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Antibes, France View of the Mediterranean Sea from the coastline of Antibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722115813200-CM3ND5ZJEED5QZNW95ZB/Nice_to_Cannes_Sea_View_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Antibes, France Colleen and Rachel pause to enjoy the view in Antibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722116489684-H86NOD556ITRD24MZY4C/Avignon_Vineyard_Pont_d%27Avignon_Fort_Saint_Andre.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Avignon, France A small vineyard on display in front of Pont d’Avignon with colorful fall trees and Fort Saint-André in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722116489190-UVXMOX658C57IJC85RWN/Avignon_Palais_des_Papes.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Avignon, France The Palais des Papes was very impressive from the outside. We only wish we had more time in Avignon so we could have toured the interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722116488090-JRLKFDWRQ7BZEYWHBSDR/Avignon_City_Center.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Avignon, France Looking down at the city center in Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1722116487765-I1GS4645UPGUW6M987NY/Avignon_Cathedral_Exterior_Crucifix_Mary.jpg Blog - Family Travel to the French Riviera - Avignon, France A statue of Christ upon the cross and the Virgin Mary watching over him https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/avignon-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/98198b0b-93a6-4a10-a613-99d9f236a1f8/Avignon_Palais_des_Papes_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Make it stand out The Palais des Papes in Avignon’s city center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594295349-LSHOXJUEVFWW03BMXRFM/Avignon_Sites_Sign.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France A sign directing to some of the many sites of Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594294079-ISNZX1TIXXPUBOY0TSV7/Avignon_Cathedral_Exterior_Crucifix_Mary.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Some construction was going on next to Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon while we were visiting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594294210-7L67JEJNSSZIQ2JBUKGC/Avignon_Cathedral_Exterior_Side_View_Mary.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France The Virgin Mary keeping watch over Avignon from atop the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594402971-1HIW480UG3VPCQCKND00/Avignon_City_Center_Restaurant.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France On a gloomy day, all the umbrellas for this restaurant were stowed away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594403610-ZAMEF1YLTEK6AKLGZK6H/Avignon_City_Center_Restaurant_Tree.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France One of Avignon’s restaurants, looking very welcoming on a cold and dreary day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594404365-4MF9RASJIZIKMG2XHNAB/Avignon_Gate_Crucifix.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France The bright fall colors on display near the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594502397-25OIGIDGI7QYQT8N2UP2/Avignon_Vineyard_Pont_d%27Avignon.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France A small vineyard on display in front of Pont d’Avignon with colorful fall trees and Fort Saint-André in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594501845-Q7S0X1YNABWV88FU1EIX/Avignon_Fort_Saint_Andre.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France View of Fort Saint-André https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594645266-SSQNO6TP9AZV51HD6PA3/Avignon_Palais_des_Papes.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France The Palais des Papes was very impressive from the outside. We only wish we had more time in Avignon so we could have toured the interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594644869-6HRG94U3OWO06CGKN86Q/Avignon_City_Center.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Looking down at the city center in Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594746973-869HNUBKT43TJIV93IN3/Avignon_Cathedral_Side_View.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France An exterior side view of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon, upon which a statue of the Virgin Mary is perched https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594746636-V5YFO24GEKL8NEKAXZ8B/Avignon_Cathedral_Crucifix_Mary.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France A close up view of Christ upon the cross and the Virgin Mary watching over him https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594765222-MY7JNLTMCIKOP8QWNJA7/Avignon_Cathedral_Crucifix_Mary_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Looking up toward the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594765612-Y8O1MGCCW763WGRDEU67/Avignon_Cathedral_Interior_Side_Room.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France An interior view of one of the side rooms of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594766492-XYSM25EJ29JM14RKF2B6/Avignon_Cathedral_Interior_Stained_Glass.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Stained glass and framed paintings in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594917998-9Z2C1SW9BOIXXMHQ80NG/Avignon_Rhone_River_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Rachel and Sophie in front of the Rhône River and Pont d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721594918394-7SOI74ZQFSH9Z5X58R21/Avignon_Vineyard_Pont_d%27Avignon_Fort_Saint_Andre.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France A view of the Rhône River and Pont d’Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595035205-511Q4K922ML87FRXGJ4A/Avignon_Pond_Ducks.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France The ducks were enjoying this pond on a gloomy day in Avignon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595035581-QM5YX6A9Z0NBERU11ENZ/Avignon_Pond_Statue.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France This pond and statue were surrounded by a little cafe and many colorful fall trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595139274-18M025UL6MMQQOVI7MZC/Avignon_Playground_Rachel_Colleen_Sophie.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Rachel and Colleen watching Sophie play with a local boy on the playground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595139563-YXOQN51QZDG7YB115MHD/Avignon_Playground_Sophie_Kids.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Sophie, enjoying some play time with local children (she didn’t let the language barrier stop her) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595140831-OMANPPEDLP1PWZWEMUW6/Avignon_Playground_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Sophie, serving Rachel at her “restaurant” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1721595141751-ACTFLYV6NZCYZESDOLX6/Avignon_Playground_Sophie_Rachel_Kevin.jpg Blog - Avignon, France with Kids - Avignon, France Even Kevin enjoyed some time at the playground with his girls https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-day-trip-to-monaco monthly 0.5 2024-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/150708e4-8b1d-4e7d-8329-e6461981983c/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Cliffs_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Make it stand out Daytime view of Port Hercule, looking back toward all of the cliffs, winding roads, and buildings of Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720897783951-IKSDHBZYEOYEK2XHLI9Q/Monaco_Exploring_National_Day_of_Monaco_Decorations.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco An empty alleyway we found while exploring around Monaco, complete with country flags from National Day of Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720897784427-XS37ILFYPHMA49JVWKI3/Monaco_Exploring_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Sophie, Kevin, Rachel, and Ellie exploring near Port de Fontvieille https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720897785344-XRUN4RTV23M8TSRIPI20/Monaco_Mediterranean_Sea_Sophie.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Sophie, posing for a picture in front of the Mediterranean Sea in Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898015757-VNRTA753OFG76Z8Y227S/Family_Selfie_Monaco_Port_Hercule.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Family selfie in front of Port Hercule https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898016196-42J0CA8E1VQOMEKGAME3/Monaco_Cathedrale_Notre-Dame-Immaculee.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco The Monaco Cathedral, also known as Cathédrale Notre-Dame-Immaculée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898016875-HXTJ882OK3SIY4IVDTP4/Monaco_Palais_de_Justice.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Outside the Palais de Justice in Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898017640-Y5E9LOCT8EW13S0EUIZP/Monaco_Port_de_Fontvieille.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Looking down at Port de Fontvieille https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898018306-CFVEJF6HS4NMSVIUQUEC/Monaco_Port_de_Fontvieille_Rachel.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Rachel taking in the view above Port de Fontvieille https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898245365-635RNBFZBLTN13PG89R8/Monaco_Princes_Palace_Guard_Daytime.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A guardsman keeping watch in front of the Prince’s Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898242645-7QMNSDWQA98R43TO5MII/Monaco_Near_Princes_Palace_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Ellie and Rachel, posing for a picture in front of all the decorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898244033-FJPYT7N7JHLQB291E17U/Monaco_Prince%27s+Palace_Statue_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A statue on display near the Prince’s Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898244178-3NOSQ8LUJAJ59PNP9GIO/Monaco_Princes_Palace_Guard_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A Palace guard stationed out in front of the Prince’s Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898245619-Q3HBC4GRZ489CG7MR6IG/Monaco_Princes_Palace_National_Day_of_Monaco_Decorations_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Some of the National Day of Monaco decorations in front of the Prince’s Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898242192-AD34C6SJ656UM8XSBVA9/Monaco_National_Day_of_Monaco_Decorations_Near_Princes_Palace_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Some of the many decorations for National Day of Monaco displayed near the Prince’s Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898431043-Z4OKO0497NISUVILAOM1/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Axolotl.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco The elusive (non-mythical/made up) axolotl. We were so surprised to find these cool creatures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898431521-WHEIQ8JG1IB2UT0RSLS1/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Clownfish.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Clownfish at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898432241-NQTUJNEFV4NLX6Z1ZIJ8/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Crab.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A cool crab creature staring us down at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898432401-ZAB9SNFEN017O6E6Y7Q8/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Cuttlefish.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco This was one of 2 cuttlefish on display at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. This one was particularly engaged with everyone walking by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898433426-7CYTDAUSTUJMY3LOX2PV/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Eels.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco 2 creepy looking eels emerging from their lairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898433903-K6BKOYPY4O0YD95UJAY0/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Fish_Coral.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Some of the stunning coral and fish at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898434245-EJP2YWT88MGLVF5H4B3V/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Jellyfish.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco There were lots of jellyfish on display too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898435052-51FHEYZ3TFY4FCQHXMQV/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Octopus.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A very alert octopus at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898435532-GWCER3PWG3YYB0MGGY86/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Pufferfish.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A pufferfish at the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898436287-PIZ09SSA0GQPW23DOMH6/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Rockfish.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Can you even tell that this “rock” is a fish? It took us a few looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898437041-DE98CBRS2E6OZLA1NZFX/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Seahorse.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Seahorses hanging out together in their tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898437377-8MGPDAMFQ78QOSX30G7L/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Shark.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A guitar ray in Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898736257-O79XTAB55RSYU9WRFGT9/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Bushnell_Tortoise_Rachel.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Rachel inside a replica of the Bushnell Tortoise, the first submarine, which was created by American David Bushnell in 1776. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898736595-S48OBHI58FGPFIHK89ZE/Monaco_Oceanarium_Museum_Bushnell_Tortoise_Sophie.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Sophie inside the Bushnell Tortoise which is the first ship to ever be propelled by a propeller and was a submarine that was actually used against the British during the American Revolution! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898737264-C8S3LN8HE0SRGVF64AJ1/Monaco_Oceanographic_Museum_Exterior.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco The view from outside the Musée Océanographique de Monaco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898897004-FWJGG4940P27E2CRUYF4/Monaco_Sign_for_Menton_Monte-Carlo.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco A sign near Port Hercule points toward Menton and Monte-Carlo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720898896556-M65B2HPXJEHPO13TY3SE/Family_Selfie_Monaco_Mediterranean_Sea_Yacht_Seagull.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Family selfie in front of a yacht in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720899062808-P0GS5IR161MBEHRDXE59/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Port Hercule serves boats of all sizes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720899061768-S5QUBFQRTSOC3BKUMKBU/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Carnival_Daytime.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Daytime view of Port Hercule and a carnival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720899063429-JGXR8I3JHFOYRRYEI8C5/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Overlooking Port Hercule https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720899061063-ELMKTM5LDMPX7L33T429/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Carnival_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Nighttime view of Port Hercule and the carnival setup by it from above, near the Prince’s Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720899062144-F362L7FFLODIM2MA90BA/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Cliffs_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Monaco Nighttime view looking at all the lights in the buildings of Monaco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/12ace93f-23ec-4913-ba2f-9adb4b500e36/Monaco_Port_Hercule_Panorama_at_Night.jpg Blog - Family Day Trip to Monaco - Make it stand out Nighttime panorama of Port Hercule and the carnival from up near the Prince’s Palace https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/nice-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/18106b78-8c8b-44f2-975b-3e2d23ab4bb6/Nice_I_Love_Nice_Sign_Rachel_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Make it stand out Rachel, Ellie, and Sophie pose at the Nice sign overlooking the Mediterranean Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378661927-ODG0X6BK2I4IX5PBNGXH/Nice_Airbnb_Coffee_View_Ellie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Ellie and Kevin enjoying their morning coffee and the gorgeous view from the terrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378663341-VN3MJPZQGX27AT0MVZQW/Nice_Airbnb_View.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View from the terrace looking toward Antibes & Cannes (the land in the far distance) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378662139-BN64YZTG3F1NBMGHPP1Y/Nice_Airbnb_Sunset_View.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Sunset view from the penthouse terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378810904-JAV4BR0DBY8ZBG2CZWH4/Nice_Mediterranean_Coastline_Rachel.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Rachel, examining the stones at the beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378811061-J7EBA7GS457TUWGYE9H7/Nice_Mediterranean_Sea_Sailboats.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Sailboats out near the lighthouse at Plage du Port du Cros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378812255-R7Y04YF7JNDEMF4H7MUL/Nice_Pebble_Beach_Lighthouse.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France A view of the lighthouse off Plage du Port du Cros https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378982198-XW7TO69GSZTBV24YXVEN/Nice_Port_Statue_Colline_du_Chateau_in_Background.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Statue of Charles Felix de Savoie at the base of Castle Hill, near where we parked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720378942470-NVSHXVP08WHW8MCVPBKI/Family_Selfie_Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Port.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Family selfie from Castle Hill looking out at the Mediterranean Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379143431-3BYLMDOMMOLSIC1RJFW7/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Ruins_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Some of the ruins of the ancient castle for which Castle Hill is named https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379145686-5WKKDBG3BLU0GXYNMWCV/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Ruins_Wide_View.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Castle ruins atop Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379139637-WVIXQIC7TSKZBORPPU49/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mosaic_Balcony.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Inlaid tile on one of the terraces of Castle Hill, looking toward the Old Port of Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379140453-OCP9D9EBPO9012718DGK/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mosaic_Floor.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Inlaid tile design about Ulysses, on the terrace at Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379141356-M9HM7ZSYRSU7TGF3EA8B/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mosaic_Stairs.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France More inlaid tile designs on a stairway path of Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379311864-TY6LTJ33IFRRILPF24F7/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Colleen.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Colleen poses atop Castle Hill, overlooking Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379312372-PEPB7V6FNECZTLINC7R9/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Elevator.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View from Castle Hill, looking toward the elevator and the Mediterranean Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379313580-W0V1LURTPEKRJ6D0M5EN/Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Sophie & Ellie soaking in the sunshine on Castle Hill (no worries, it’s only a wall at that section, not a cliff). 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Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Daytime view of Nice’s beautiful coastline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379564955-GJMY6D0JC9DHQ1EGNYJT/Nice_Pebble_Beach.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France A view of the smooth pebbles on the beach in Nice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379692982-50R1Z8TPRLVROQE3TU7E/Nice_at_Night_Beach_View.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View from Castel beach, looking toward Castle Hill, after sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379693531-7I68SWA7VI5BBRPXSJYI/Nice_at_Night_Beach_View_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Sophie and Rachel, playing with the rocks on the beach after dark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720379694339-LX4IR0Q5XZCQSUI2JIF3/Nice_at_Night_Mediterranean_Coastline_1.JPG Blog - 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Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Colorful fishing boats that share space at Port Lympia (Old Port of Nice) with multi-million dollar yachts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380060792-FOA11BWMQR2IB4UX8DMK/Nice_Port_Wide_View_From_Colline_du_Chateau.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View of Port Lympia from Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380061421-D25H0O5Q17310FEU8K3B/Nice_Port_with_Yacht.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View of colorful boats and a mega yacht in Port Lympia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380062201-HDNIB9N2NI4Q3H6YCC9Z/Nice_Port_with_Yacht_From_Colline_du_Chateau.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View of Port Lympia from atop Castle Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380524519-JBWAYQ4UD4681C74668K/Nice_to_Cannes_Sea_House_View.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France View of the Mediterranean Sea from the coastline of Antibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380525260-KGIWZIT780HJ5CQZJM6S/Nice_to_Cannes_Sea_View.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Beautiful waters off Antibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1720380526299-LSYKDXFLJLOPDFF1NX5F/Nice_to_Cannes_Sea_View_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Nice, France Colleen and Rachel pause to enjoy the view in Antibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/ae8f014d-2013-4c9c-98bb-64e51a72a946/Family_Selfie_Nice_Colline_du_Chateau_Mediterranean_Coastline.JPG Blog - Best Things to Do in Nice, France with Kids (2025) - Make it stand out Family selfie from atop Castle Hill overlooking the coastline of Nice https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/reasons-to-visit-occitanie-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/26579c9c-03bb-4e01-a037-0407a29c23d3/Nimes_Arena_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Make it stand out Ellie, Kevin, Rachel, and Sophie exploring the arena in Nîmes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/055807b4-7528-45ad-afb5-d289c3142c1e/Occitanie_France_Region_Map_by_Department.png Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Make it stand out Map of the 13 departments located in the Occitanie Region https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719751355541-5DAE20QT0W89PI52KE59/Carcassonne_Narbonnaise_Gate_Dame_Carcas.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Carcassonne, France Just outside the Narbonnaise Gate of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719751354182-HKFTHGQ2KRFGVRPP4SMF/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Carcassonne, France Ellie & Sophie wandering the area between the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719751354574-G4BDUY6MJ55KDXJAA2M6/Carcassonne_Chateau_Comtal_Exterior.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Carcassonne, France Overlooking the dry moat to the bridge that leads into Château Comtal (Count’s Castle). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719751355993-9BDSHQ30KMEXKBI27DX3/Carcassonne_Ramparts.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Carcassonne, France View of one of the defensive positions inside the gate from which knights could launch arrows on invaders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719751356609-JC6SKJFCN8WDXG6U2VO3/Family_Selfie_Carcassonne_Chateau_Comtal.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Carcassonne, France Family selfie overlooking the dry moat and Château Comtal (Count’s Castle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752109383-4NLPBV81KLU2W438V3J5/Sete_Ancien_Canal_Royal.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Sète, France View from a bridge of the Canal Royal looking toward the Mediterranean Sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752109677-YZRO8UFPPZGFBMAJ4RIZ/Sete_Canal_Boats_1.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Sète, France Lots of boats moored in the Canal Royal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752110454-4MXIXOFLF7QT0F8PD393/Sete_Canal_Boats_Sun.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Sète, France View toward the Mediterranean Sea from the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752110986-WSEBFUJBWP6MBXLHSF34/Sete_Canal_Rachel.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Sète, France Rachel walking alongside the Canal Royal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752992975-XGZTDKRW0VR4OJ5WLIRL/Nimes_Les_Halles_Market_Pastries_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel indulging in their French pastries from Les Halles Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719752993540-20AFYH1LY4TIBL31X8GK/Nimes_Les_Halles_Market_Seafood.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Some of the fresh seafood for sale at Les Halles Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753115335-QNCUNXM6DSLH6MT4Y9IQ/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A wide-view of the exterior of the Nîmes Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753115603-MX5QIS039HCQ8QWN8WYK/Nimes_Arena_Near_Bottom.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A view of the Nîmes Arena from near the ground level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753116576-C2TWTX4W5FZ67XKUDBBT/Nimes_Arena_Wide_View_from_Top.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A view of the Nîmes Arena from the top (at times, it felt like we had this massive structure almost entirely to ourselves). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753263740-OWW2DQNZNAXLUMFWSD2X/Nimes_Maison_Carree.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A front view of the beautifully preserved Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753264994-RPJROGHYUZM0NA8M1B1E/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Stair_View_Looking_Up.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A stunning view of the highly detailed Corinthian columns and the intricately carved ceiling of the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753264147-2V0R6MT7LLJM8VO0MKRN/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Sophie_Rachel_Hanging_Out.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel, relaxing on the side of the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753403611-FTELMRXC1FMTNTWFCJ2I/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Interior_Looking_Toward_Nimes_Arena.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France View of the Nîmes Arena from the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753403771-SWXFMPTIF95E4ZL7K399/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Model_Section.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France 1:100 scale models, made entirely from cork, of various Roman (and Greek) structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753404746-F6INLDOQ47XMTWUTDS7X/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Parthenon_Model.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Rachel, enthralled by the cork replica of the Parthenon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753405058-QQCHGEII6Y4413B83S0Z/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Sophie_Rachel_Exploring.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel exploring the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753546414-749NJHCNGJTLM1SE3WLL/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Reflection_Wide.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A wide-view of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753546280-Q9TSRW28R58LQU4BI04H/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Reflection_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A close-up view of Pont du Gard and the Gardon River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753547469-ZK79SUT4D52QE8VN5QRA/Pont_du_Gard_Rear_View_Wide.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France Pont du Gard from the side opposite the pedestrian bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753547805-7NYEOAR6LLYLT2YAWD7J/Pont_du_Gard_River_VIew.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France A sunset view of the Gardon River near Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1719753548651-CMNBQLCRXTDXT0I8RV3D/Pont_du_Gard_View_of_River_from_Bridge.jpg Blog - Reasons to Visit Occitanie, France with Kids - Nîmes, France View of the Gardon River from Pont du Gard https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-lifes-transitions monthly 0.5 2024-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c2f39b79-89f5-43b0-9adc-05634a8e4a22/Navigation_Compass.jpg Blog - How to Successfully Navigate Life’s Transitions - Make it stand out Learning to navigate change successfully will bring amazing experiences https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/embracing-the-nomadic-lifestyle monthly 0.5 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a471a147-9258-4a20-afb5-9b617f71d1c0/Nomadic_Lifestyle_Atlas_Passport.JPG Blog - Embrace the Adventure: Insights into the Nomadic Lifestyle - Make it stand out When you’re free to roam the world, the hardest question is: “Where do we go next?” https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/we-can-do-hard-things monthly 0.5 2024-07-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/e182d190-9041-4310-bdcd-3c1ded1b96f4/Family_Selfie_Storage_Unit.JPG Blog - We Can Do HARD Things! - Make it stand out Family selfie in front of one of our storage units as we start to add our items https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/what-is-worldschooling monthly 0.5 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4aedc04f-238a-4f9e-8242-aa1a7f7a59e1/Sophie_Rachel_Homeschool_Worldschool_Etretat.jpg Blog - 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The Complete Guide for 2025 - Make it stand out Sophie & Rachel, doing schoolwork at an Airbnb in Étretat, France. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/how-to-get-started-homeschooling monthly 0.5 2024-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/38614f0e-3e40-49d4-b495-beaf4c7f7160/Ellie_Crouay_Home_Test.jpg Blog - How to Get Started Homeschooling - Make it stand out Ellie, taking a Calculus test at an Airbnb in Crouay, France https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/is-homeschooling-right-for-your-family monthly 0.5 2024-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/0a481559-9b1c-46f6-979b-14d990de87c3/Homeschool_Sophie_Crouay_France.jpg Blog - Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family? - Make it stand out Sophie, working on school while at an Airbnb in Crouay, France https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/everything-always-works-out monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9de124e4-026f-4eb4-b4a0-9f763e7db0b9/Everything_Always_Works_Out_Don%27t_Panic.jpg Blog - Everything Always Works Out - Make it stand out When things go wrong, the worst thing you can do is panic https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/pont-du-gard-france monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/cb528fca-3cb4-4ccb-8e93-363905adf562/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_River.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Make it stand out Pont du Gard and the surrounding landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714858881716-O9GF85T5H04G21IOLJ0E/Pont_du_Gard_Near_Grotto_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Twilight view of Pont du Gard from near the Salpêtrière Grotto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714858881223-7VGV2R8UQHKXA2UTNWJT/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Walkway.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Walking path near Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714858880726-FDRPFDLTFWHS2F7NF7SU/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Grass.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard from the right side of the Gardon River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859057140-NNUPB9P7M3RXIK359JOT/Pont_du_Gard_Pedestrian_Bridge_Ellie_Rachel_Kevin.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Ellie, Rachel, and Kevin crossing the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859056553-Q8W4L92HYT4NOXYGGDWH/Pont_du_Gard_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Looking up at one of the arches from the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859058343-7DABH5NTKR5W2V6Y1PK0/Pont_du_Gard_Underside_of_Arch_River_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France View of the Gardon River from under one of the arches of Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859057797-FA1UHQYD59JXA3WF96UU/Pont_du_Gard_Rear_River_View_from_Bridge.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France View of the Gardon River from Pont du Gard’s pedestrian bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859165209-W8V2NKEQ8IQEI075BK3T/Pont_du_Gard_Museum_Interior.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France One of the displays in the museum demonstrating how Pont du Gard was built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859165684-G686X1DKJALC03EUY1TO/Pont_du_Gard_Museum_Interior_Diocese_of_Nimes_Map.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Old map of Nîmes, including an image of Pont du Gard, the Nîmes Arena, and Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859166131-7LZBDJKUIE6S19ZU4206/Pont_du_Gard_Museum_Interior_Sophie.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Sophie, watching a video and looking at a diorama of the builders of Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859367142-J4JEYF9IAMSUVL3Q0RPD/Pont_du_Gard_Olive_Tree.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France One of the 1,000+ year old olive trees on the left bank of the Gardon River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859367755-DXVAKTUL4KNONARDN75N/Pont_du_Gard_Olive_Tree_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France An ancient olive tree on the left bank of the Gardon River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859454101-3HTBC4M8Z0XL5OHMU06Y/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Near_Olive_Trees.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard from the left side of the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859454395-7U44VE8AT15R3TQEQQN9/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Wide.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard from the left side, just before crossing the pedestrian bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859605637-6U5GT732XVO2SKABR5F1/Pont_du_Gard_Interiror_Entrance.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Entrance to the interior of Pont du Gard - only accessible as part of a guided tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859607085-8KY02RRNLCQHNVRLF5LG/Pont_du_Gard_Under_Arch_Looking_Toward_Rear.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France View of the countryside taken from under an arch at Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859604869-H2WF7451FBLW9N76ZUIG/Pont_du_Gard_Front_River_View_from_Bridge.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France View of the river from the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859605968-40XGPD5YGCLLFVE19A0S/Pont_du_Gard_River_Building_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Fall colors beginning to pop near the site of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859802729-YLV1URJYJ5ZXRV3W9P6V/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France The Littles enjoyed exploring the area around Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859803688-LGMS0197AB5NVLKQOBX9/Pont_du_Gard_Rear_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard from the side opposite the pedestrian bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859804153-76MW53LFVL7BGFHAURSC/Pont_du_Gard_Rear_View_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714859802326-AMGTZJAK1B6X9XFVO2CA/Family_Selfie_Pont_du_Gard_Nighttime_Silhouette.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Our silhouettes, illuminated by the colorful spotlights, on one of the arch supports of Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860042993-EBCAZ3DVV8ZNR6W8SFKI/Pont_du_Gard_Right_Bank_Walkway.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France The walking path on the right bank of the Gardon River, near Les Petites Terrasses and Restaurant Terrasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860041780-95S1LOYA3TRL16Y1055R/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_Rocks.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France View of Pont du Gard from the right side of the river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860043254-LYTMPL3O5QTVFJRHSESD/Pont_du_Gard_River_Walkway_View.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Gardon River from the right bank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860041279-01LL3SH0S1IKWSDI7Q09/Pont_du_Gard_Front_View_River_Wide_Rachel.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Rachel, exploring the river bank near Pont du Gard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860180827-JMBIL1RE4ZSRH73PLZ36/Pont_du_Gard_Nighttime.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard at sunset with special colored lights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860181011-6MN0YWMAHJ3FOR0FKBXK/Pont_du_Gard_Nighttime_Orange_and_Red_Spotlights.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard lit up at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860181734-L91RINGN34Z76AVO3KMP/Pont_du_Gard_Nighttime_Yellow_Spotlights.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Pont du Gard at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860294122-SILPT11DYTPN8G61X2UD/Pont_du_Gard_Olive_Tree_Sophie.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Sophie, playing in the shade of one of the 1,000+ year old olive trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860294574-KTP7IQQP9GOAUYKAZYPJ/Pont_du_Gard_Olive_Tree_Trunk_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France This 1,000+ year old olive tree had beautiful character and an intricate trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860384442-3QR9H4UXKIOZUCQZGEAM/Family_Selfie_Pont_du_Gard.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Family selfie in front of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860384684-I5YA5VFOVA4R36SPX8SY/Pont_du_Gard_Colleen_Kevin.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Colleen & Kevin pose in front of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860385946-0QWS06FNBQTA87VIKYTY/Pont_du_Gard_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Rachel and Sophie pose in front of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714860385403-C5X5D6WH4VSMJOKHIBET/Pont_du_Gard_Ellie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Pont du Gard, France Ellie and Kevin pose in front of Pont du Gard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4d16bfdb-8cc2-41d2-a48c-c6639b904e93/Pont_du_Gard_Rear_View_Panorama.jpg Blog - Pont du Gard, France - Make it stand out Panorama of Pont du Gard https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/nimes-france monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7ab8546f-078c-4209-98d6-c004c74a7fa2/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Bullfighter_Statue.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Make it stand out The Arena in Nîmes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310201101-DBUYGXNF1KBHFZ3CSEL5/Nimes_Les_Halles_Market_Fish.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France One of the many fish for sale at Les Halles Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310202339-FF8RXOHPFLJ1QI5AUN9G/Nimes_Les_Halles_Market_Seafood.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Some of the fresh seafood for sale at Les Halles Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310201316-QAN4CU6APO7B72G0MRSF/Nimes_Les_Halles_Market_Pastries_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel indulging in their French pastries from Les Halles Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310368587-SA3ITK5Y0P5MK4SU5D2R/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Exterior_Sophie.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie sitting across the street from the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310369006-RMA0L8NXW7DJ55O20FPZ/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Interior_Looking_Toward_Nimes_Arena.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France View of the Nîmes Arena from the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310460661-9XS5EC078H8EH4OC6VV2/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Rachel_Viewing_Mosaic_Large_Urn.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Rachel, taking in the view of a large mosaic and urn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310461070-FDTFJZWQD03ESTDCM1YS/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Sophie_Rachel_Exploring.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel exploring the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310461633-7YHR0SXC4WAGO29T1IXA/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Statue.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France An interesting statue on display at the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310605488-DSRUD3NAGPYA5MVID6SU/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Model_Section.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France 1:100 scale models, made entirely from cork, of various Roman (and Greek) structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310605375-YN4BXEIVS13IQAK7WIU4/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Colosseum_Model.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A 1:100 scale replica of the Roman Colosseum by Auguste Pelet, made entirely from cork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310606604-WG4K5R5VHTXBW1UVMTC5/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Nimes_Arena_Model_Sophie.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie looking at a cork model of the Nîmes Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310606869-CT0ZZZPDT1EK4LYEACU4/Musee_de_la_Romanite_Parthenon_Model.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Rachel, enthralled by the cork replica of the Parthenon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310791244-WMP3HQFEAUH3837U4KLN/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A close-up of the exterior walls of the Nîmes Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310791802-KTSA2C06JY28RESKKXI2/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Side_View_with_Church_Tower.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France The exterior of the Nîmes Arena with a church tower in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310792530-XM9QIR37QVZRAQSXBS16/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie, chasing birds while Rachel takes in the view of the Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310792998-UXW3PI32JOI97JJ7M78E/Nimes_Arena_Exterior_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A wide-view of the exterior of the Nîmes Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310978345-QJEOT9DKIGQZH0WA4P1Y/Nimes_Arena_Near_Bottom.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A view of the Nîmes Arena from near the ground level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310978739-71RDYSB43BWM2HBIVU5N/Nimes_Arena_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Looking at the stands of the Arena, which are still in use every year for various events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311042170-QCWSK4DSBIL5ZUJL4U7K/Nimes_Arena_Wide_View_People.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A couple people on the floor of the Arena provide a good representation of the size of this ancient Roman building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714310979542-A511NPBRM4DG3BWBWH8I/Nimes_Arena_Wide_View_from_Top.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A view of the Nîmes Arena from the top (at times, it felt like we had this massive structure almost entirely to ourselves). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311114276-8E3LQ674BBB35RY3VQU3/Family_Selfie_Nimes_Arena.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A very windy family selfie at the top of the Arena in Nîmes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311299589-IYQKHGZCIK21XA22U2IB/Nimes_Arena_Sophie_Looking_Toward_Musee_de_la_Romanite.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie, looking out one of the archways in the Nîmes Arena, toward the Musée de la Romanité. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311297225-VVV2VIMNJ55CB1BUL67H/Nimes_Arena_Gladiator_Model.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A posed mannequin, dressed in gladiator garb, complete with shield and weapon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311298038-DMZMOPP59N47HOOTIVY0/Nimes_Arena_Gladiator_Shield.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A gladiator shield on display in the Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311298280-NESV2YMSNLAUBITZCQ8Y/Nimes_Arena_Gladiator_Types.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France An illustration of some of the various types of gladiators that used to fight within the Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311299020-JOIMF8ZVZ1E7IOP6TJZ4/Nimes_Arena_Gladiator_Weapons_Armor.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Gladiator weapons and armor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311504324-3OHZC57TLCBSGXQVGH9X/Nimes_Arena_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Ellie, Kevin, Rachel, and Sophie, posing for a photo in the Nîmes Arena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311505104-B47S0QYLWIW2FFETJDSJ/Nimes_Arena_Rachel_Sophie_Bullfighting.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Rachel, acting as a bullfighter, and Sophie, acting as a bull, pretending to bullfight on the Arena floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311505759-UYCMXYNTH8GJRBRXPI4Y/Nimes_Arena_Sophie_Rachel_Bullfighting.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel, acting out a bullfight à la Provençale, which are still held in the Arena and are much less violent than Spanish bullfights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311503728-KBSPO120BDQTD2ZTH6L7/Nimes_Arena_Colleen_Ellie.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Colleen and Ellie on the Arena floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311782868-6XR0GJJ7SS54IIDFWZ3J/Nimes_Maison_Carree.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A front view of the beautifully preserved Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311782465-BPXD1Y84TROK6PRHSIXS/Family_Selfie_Nimes_Maison_Carree.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Family selfie in front of the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311784015-OJKTEYMX8J2IWAUK6RSU/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Sophie_Rachel_Peeking_Out_from_Columns_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel, peeking out from behind the large Corinthian columns of the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311784839-FT85HA826SE109R9913O/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Sophie_Rachel_Peeking_Out_from_Columns_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel, enjoying their time at the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311785281-8K3ADSYX89F7HCYCUCIE/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Stair_View_Looking_Up.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France A stunning view of the highly detailed Corinthian columns and the intricately carved ceiling of the Maison Carrée. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1714311783588-70L00T26SKD6846SC1MM/Nimes_Maison_Carree_Sophie_Rachel_Hanging_Out.jpg Blog - Nîmes, France - Nîmes, France Sophie and Rachel, relaxing on the side of the Maison Carrée. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-travel-to-sete-france monthly 0.5 2024-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5d883fb3-d8e7-4f60-b567-f14d14a2f6de/Sete_Canal_Boats_3.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Make it stand out View of fishing boats moored in the canal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713729678908-C6FB5D7PHASYD9WE30TO/Sete_Ancien_Canal_Royal.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Sète, France View from a bridge of the Canal Royal looking toward the Mediterranean Sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713729679863-711PITOW9GNG47FZI3S9/Sete_Canal_Boats_1.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Sète, France Lots of boats moored in the Canal Royal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713729680522-S9I9KNQQAITUL4KOVVZC/Sete_Canal_Boats_2.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Sète, France View of the Canal Royal in Sète, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713729681116-KEQRXUFI5IS6YTI2XIAE/Sete_Canal_Rachel.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Sète, France Rachel walking alongside the Canal Royal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713729679462-LA4FSA1OSYJ9K6Z3B2LA/Sete_Architecture.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Sète, France One of the beautiful buildings that was situated alongside the Canal Royal in Sète. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730038440-6KMDH3TRWFLEZP2KIPBC/Saze_Airbnb_Interior_Bedroom_1.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France This was Kevin and Colleen’s room at the Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730038652-NZXDE6L47WXKJ0E9O0VW/Saze_Airbnb_Interior_Bedroom_2.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France Rachel and Sophie shared this room at our Airbnb in Saze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730039509-JZ3YZCEQO1H5QZ7OED1B/Saze_Airbnb_Interior_Living_Room.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France Entryway and part of the family room of the Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730159507-UC1LHVXNGUUWXW9G0ECS/Saze_Airbnb_Interior_Bathroom_Sinks.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France The clean and functional bathroom at the Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730159664-PWQW8AL4OQADAUWVU5W3/Saze_Airbnb_Interior_Bathroom_Tub.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France Bathroom at the Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730158409-OOJEB1DX3Q9YGXJ4LER3/Saze_Airbnb_Checkers_Game_Kevin_Sophie_1.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France Kevin and Sophie enjoy a game of checkers at our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713730158692-OT7W4493EGLXD83N24N2/Saze_Airbnb_Checkers_Game_Kevin_Sophie_2.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Saze, France Kevin contemplates his next move while Sophie watches closely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/222c12bd-c5d5-4877-aaa3-2e0d09228c16/Sete_Canal_Boats_Sun.jpg Blog - Family Travel to Sète, France - Make it stand out View toward the Mediterranean Sea from the canal. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/carcassonne-france monthly 0.5 2024-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4ef86114-d89f-4d1f-bfac-8e1a7274f857/Carcassonne_Rooftops.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Make it stand out View from Carcassonne into the countryside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115468340-GGWHAUW5WM4BQUYJV4AD/Saint-Frichoux_Vineyard_2.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France Vineyards near Saint-Frichoux with the Pyrenees Mountains in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115467598-WHDF3MT2W1D9NDTQ2FJT/Saint-Frichoux_Vineyard_1.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France View of the vineyards in the village of Saint-Frichoux. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115567442-CWWBF4HSS9NUMTU8YV67/Saint-Frichoux_Airbnb_Interior_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France One of the bedrooms in the “Wine Maker’s Home” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115567842-XGNVHFBCJWE8JOCKC6L2/Saint-Frichoux_Airbnb_Interior_Kitchen.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France Immaculate and functional kitchen/dining area in the “Wine Maker’s Home” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115567062-S9OB0A3ICS62HS4V8MG2/Saint-Frichoux_Airbnb_Exterior_Patio.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France Private patio and garden shed in the backyard of our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115700312-Y00G5TMCW6BJJC0HFKND/Saint-Frichoux_Airbnb_Exterior.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France View from outside our Airbnb with the huge olive tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115700463-WYXW5R5EHPUZWS1XCLQ3/Saint-Frichoux_Domaine_Pujol_Winery.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Saint-Frichoux, France Domaine Pujol Winery located across the lane from our Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115846169-QPQ7O8P6TQRZXAAW0QYY/Carcassonne_Narbonnaise_Gate_Dame_Carcas.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Just outside the Narbonnaise Gate - the bust of Lady Carcas can be seen here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115846789-F1OLAY8L8H7U1PEXNIBU/Carcassonne_Narbonnaise_Gate_Statue.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France A statue of the Virgin Mary welcomes guests through the Narbonnaise Gate and into the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115962343-G5089US0TG3LFY46ZF9X/Carcassonne_Arrival_Rachel_Elf_Ears.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Rachel poses outside the Narbonnaise Gate (look closely to see Lady Carcas over her shoulder). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115964414-WKN7N5NCQCZKSCO63YGL/Carcassonne_Narbonnaise_Gate_Rachel_Elf_Ears.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Rachel poses outside the inner wall of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115964060-RNNLU1USTL41DTTHQRCM/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Rachel_Elf_Ears_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Rachel enjoyed a little cosplay with her elf ears and corset while exploring Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713115962872-G6NRBYZF349ZP79QERTJ/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Rachel_Elf_Ears_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Rachel poses on top of one of the ramparts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116183120-B9JS6X1DMFT3NQIMX3ZS/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Ellie & Sophie wandering the area between the walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116334371-2PWDBAIJGHDN52TFOBNX/Family_Selfie_Between_the_Walls_Interior_Wall_Gate.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Family selfie under one of the massive towers of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116270875-N23VKCN235N3FFPVXYRW/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Gate.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France One of the entrances to the inner city of Carcassonne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116271375-8OONP9BEFDEADTBZTJ8I/Carcassonne_INterior_Wall_Gargoyle.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France View of the massive inner wall of Carcassonne with a gargoyle overlooking the grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116272907-X1KYJZQ66WZ3QRMQGVHL/Family_Selfie_Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Family selfie at Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116271999-124EAQBJL0YWIGBEQRXQ/Carcassonne_Ramparts.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France View of one of the defensive positions inside the gate from which knights could launch arrows on invaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116548826-KB61TLB657ERE2AAHR29/Carcassonne_Between_the_Walls_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Sophie and Rachel taking in the height of the inner wall of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116550288-TH3KEHU75UQOK8F0E581/Carcassonne_Ramparts_Sophie_Rachel_Climbing.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Sophie and Rachel loved exploring and imagining what life was like for the knights and citizens of the ancient city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116548690-NLQMIB110TRFVQQGKJAH/Carcassonne_Ramparts_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Sophie and Rachel pose at the top of one of the smaller towers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116549773-MP6H1GP1EN0UKJUJ4CDH/Carcassonne_Ramparts_Sophie_Rachel_Archer.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Rachel shoots an imaginary arrow at an enemy attacker while Sophie watches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116818150-YRDF2V7X1YVF3G46R6L4/Carcassonne_Exploring_Sophie_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Sophie, Kevin, Ellie, and Rachel walk the cobblestone streets in the city center of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116818948-5ED2L1WI5PL2D08HA4OD/Carcassonne_Rue_de_la_Porte_d%27Aude.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France The beautiful narrow cobblestone streets of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116817654-EYM6MKPRANKHMW8V118T/Carcassonne_City_Center_Near_Porte_d%27Aude.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France A quiet spot in the city center near the Porte d’Aude https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116923283-CKU0NL41L54YG4K5VV9A/Carcassonne_City_Center_Candy_Store.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Some of the selection and decor at the candy shop in Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713116923576-29YQBJ88KE8CSE63K3VJ/Carcassonne_City_Center_Cassoulet.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Advertisement for the Cassoulet (really wish we would’ve had some). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117037861-D3QDOV11UO2DXAG3QOKJ/Carcassonne_Chateau_Comtal_Exterior.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Overlooking the dry moat to the bridge that leads into Château Comtal (Count’s Castle). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117038126-0A50AE70J2PJQJ2VZLIH/Family_Selfie_Carcassonne_Chateau_Comtal.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Family selfie overlooking the dry moat and Château Comtal (Count’s Castle) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117122882-DVPKT3KKFF5SDUSVSQMO/Carcassonne_Cemetery_Colleen.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Colleen reading some of the plaques in the cemetery at Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117123298-YAGJVFW25K9UZXCRAWWX/Carcassonne_Cemetery_Fortress_in_Background.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Dusk closes in at the Cimetière de la Cité outside the walls of Carcassonne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117124098-1Y5Z11L6XXKNW8PZKQFF/Carcassonne_Cemetery_Sunset_View_Cross.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Cimetière de la Cité at Carcassonne with the Pyrenees Mountains in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1713117124750-3Y0GWDX85T69P1961VVX/Carcassonne_Cemetery_Walkway.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Carcassonne, France Cimetière de la Cité at Carcassonne a few days after All Saints Day flowers were placed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4cfabc64-699f-4cd7-85df-dd23d1fec886/Carcassonne_Cemetery_Panorama.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Make it stand out Panorama of Cimetière de la Cité with the walls of Carcassonne in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1651d618-eb0b-43fa-ad3f-6e851de13a60/Carcassonne_Wide_View_from_Vineyard.jpg Blog - Carcassonne, France - Make it stand out View of Carcassonne from the vineyards miles away. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/comprehensive-guide-to-family-travel-in-auvergne-rhone-alpes-france monthly 0.5 2024-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/ec47d88b-117a-4520-847a-513b8858cb84/Saint-Gervais_Town_Center_Bridge_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Make it stand out Bridge viewed from the town center of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in the Haute-Savoie department https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9c381755-0131-49cb-b40d-8dd1b373d74b/Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes_France_Region_Map_by_Department.png Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Make it stand out Map showing the 12 departments of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442065388-KUCMLVNSGNEFFATRAWSZ/Family_Selfie_Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Carousel.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park, France The entire family, enjoying the carousel together at Walibi Rhône-Alpes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442065851-D24K74N9DHLS6TJ6CTVA/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Haunted_Welcome_Sign.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park, France The “welcome” sign at the front of the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442068194-JJVZQ7JKMPKU0APALEOI/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Skeleton_Snack_Character_Sophie.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park, France Sophie, standing with a creepy character at the Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442067090-IDRN0WVUJX7YL9NDNZXX/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_La_Chevauchee_Sophie_Waving.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park, France Sophie, giving a wave and a smile while riding on one of the horses at La Chevauchée https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442067466-QEXRNLIDFDUWHQ2Z7C88/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_On_Air_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Walibi Rhône-Alpes Amusement Park, France The Littles, enjoying a ride where they had to pedal to go higher. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442733755-7RVXV5NIJKCW41C219SO/Family_Selfie_Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Height.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Chamonix, France Family selfie at the summit of Aiguille du Midi - 3,842m, or 12,602ft - in Chamonix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442732221-I94RY4L3PQT7HTMWR722/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_View_of_Mont_Blanc_and_Other_Peaks.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Chamonix, France View of several of the peaks from a terrace at Aiguille du Midi. The sign describes the height of each peak, including the highest peak in Europe - Mont Blanc - which is the rounded peak up and to the right of center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442733482-4R7MO6TIQQHFCNK65NPH/Chamonix_Montenvers_Train_on_Display.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Chamonix, France This engine is the original steam locomotive that pulled the Montenvers cogwheel train up the mountain side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442732713-KBXR8I46HDFFLLHZ85IQ/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Wide_View_with_Sign.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Chamonix, France Mer de Glace glacier in Chamonix https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442938085-S8Z6S69BV9BW7ZLET3FW/Saint-Gervais_Main_Bedroom_Balcony_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the MBR balcony of our Airbnb in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442936764-XWX3HD66XORE4GP7KFBY/Saint-Gervais_Dining_Room_Balcony_Daytime_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View of Saint-Gervais and the surrounding mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442938777-JPJR0XMZ4I2QABRN3L7G/Saint-Gervais_Mountain_Daytime_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from our Airbnb in Saint-Gervais. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442937310-RCMQ7Z1ZZ31IOFI13C6F/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Rachel_Kevin.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Pont du Diable (Devil’s Bridge) in Saint-Gervais https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442939734-3PV96ZSTBA5NDFU5OG78/Saint-Gervais_Pont_du_Diable_View_with_Church_and_French_Flag.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the Pont du Diable in Saint-Gervais with the French flag in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712442940652-S4X4AWRG44ZTEXYV5A6A/Saint-Gervais_Pont_du_Diable_Wide_View_with_Church.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View of the stream and mountains from the Pont du Diable in Saint-Gervais. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443153793-GO22ULE64L30Y2USJOB6/Annecy_Lake_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Annecy, France View of Lake Annecy, a small island with its brightly colored trees, and Mont Veyrier taken from the shore of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443154575-6Y6FW4GN6M4E9T460JJL/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Canal_View.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Annecy, France View from Pont des Amours of boats moored in the canal in Annecy, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443154927-B838YGJJI546XN9AREL9/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Lake_and_Mountain_View_with_Bridge_Railing.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Annecy, France View of Lake Annecy and Mont Veyrier from Pont des Amours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443567157-AVJD0FXH45SW042UKXQ4/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal_Set-Up.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The full set-up for our authentic French raclette meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443493939-98WBG8LU21CD3DF9V8GJ/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France While the meat cooked on top of the grill, the raclette cheese melted below in individual trays. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1712443494216-ZKB45SV1JHVWZ1KD5ACR/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal_Kevin.jpg Blog - Comprehensive Guide to Family Travel in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Kevin scraping the raclette cheese out of the tray and onto his potatoes. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/walibi-rhone-alpes-amusement-park-france monthly 0.5 2025-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/aedf2527-5018-496e-853b-0c5907987c43/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Haunted_Welcome_Sign_Nighttime.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Make it stand out The welcome sign at the front of Parc Walibi Rhône-Alpes during WAAAlloween. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758475328423-B55D84PR8ONJBNT7VUGF/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Entrance.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - The front entrance to Parc Walibi Rhône-Alpes in France. 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(Let’s note that Ellie is terrified of “creepy” clowns, so she wasn’t super stoked about this one, but handled it well!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4aecdf72-855f-4656-969e-f531eeca5cc3/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Alcatraz_Haunted_House_Electric_Chair_Sophie.JPG Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Make it stand out Sophie, posing in the electric chair near the entrance to the haunted house themed to Alcatraz prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758476076934-UBCBJHRK5H4YXPO06RPS/WAB1A4%7E1.JPG Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Ellie & Rachel are in the middle row of the Mystic as it makes its way to the top. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758476076899-A420JXINFR95FFHV7Z8Z/WA718E%7E1.JPG Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Ellie (in the white jacket) & Rachel, enjoying their ride on Mystic. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711836924079-1J7XVIU80UI7VI619N4I/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Le_P%27Tits_Chaudrons.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Les P’tits Chaudrons (the little cauldrons) is a spinning ride that is great for kids. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758476231048-KOE5ML8WLWSRD6A67YB8/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Playground_Sophie.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Sophie walks through the net bridge at the American Old West-themed playground. 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Walibi Rhône-Alpes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758476594929-35MZ9KLLB2UGZHCXYZKV/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Graveyard_Sophie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Kevin & Sophie, decked out in their rain gear, walking by some of the spooky decor. Walibi Rhône-Alpes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758476592605-IZLWUH0FI7VGMOFE0FDA/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Graveyard_I%27ll_Be_Back.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - We had better luck translating this set of signs. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758477081187-0ORFJ5UA65JAWNRKKLMW/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Mystic_Roller_Coaster.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Halloween decor at Walibi Rhône-Alpes. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1758477081432-3LT5A5RB369MV5UXJ9H0/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Mystic_Roller_Coaster_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Ellie, following Rachel into the queue line for Mystic. Walibi Rhône-Alpes, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/f5dd7293-4827-4803-bf21-72337a2015bc/Walibi_Rhone-Alpes_Mystic_Roller_Coaster_Nighttime.jpg Blog - Halloween with Kids at Walibi Rhône-Alpes Park (2025) - Make it stand out An eerie, nighttime view of Mystic during WAAAlloween. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/from-annecy-to-saint-laurent-du-pont-france monthly 0.5 2024-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c63cc38b-2d06-447c-b517-76bbefb181ef/Annecy_Lake_Wide_View.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Make it stand out The crystal clear waters of Lake Annecy, coupled with Mont Veyrier and the fall colors, make even a rainy day view gorgeous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236079903-2KD5JSXQYB0NFXJ7JJO2/Annecy_Lake_Boats.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France Boats moored on the shore of Lake Annecy in the shadow of Mont Veyrier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236080176-878ZT84CAIGNJUS5YECD/Annecy_Lake_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France Sophie, Kevin, and Rachel walk along the shore of Lake Annecy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236329344-CF0HF2TJU729CAVJT74F/Annecy_Lake_View.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France View of Lake Annecy, a small island with its brightly colored trees, and Mont Veyrier taken from the shore of the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236329657-MVNJD22ONS142GVE0CRM/Family_Selfie_Lake_Annecy.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France Family selfie in front of Lake Annecy and Mont Veyrier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236450123-7NJSGR0XOHTA88NDHAGW/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Sophie_Rachel_Holding_Hands.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France Sophie and Rachel hold hands as they walk along the canal toward Pont des Amours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236448750-IO7FII65TTVXNRY2MLQX/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Canal_View.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France View from Pont des Amours of boats moored in the canal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236448876-X1UBN73YRGCZVZNAK2HD/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Lake_and_Mountain_View_with_Bridge_Railing.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France View of Lake Annecy and Mont Veyrier from Pont des Amours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236551233-91BTDAZSPTMHJU8UXNGI/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Canal_View_Sophie.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France Sophie takes in the view of the canal from Pont des Amours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236551232-10VUPCW6NHSYOP4KXEUR/Annecy_Pont_des_Amours_Lake_and_Mountain_View.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Annecy, France View of Lake Annecy and Mont Veyrier from Pont des Amours https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236771665-89Z085QLLRSUULTQM9KV/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Terrace_Building_and_Mountain_View_1.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France View of the mountains from the terrace of our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236772122-APYILEMYLQ2SAO5S1JO5/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Terrace_Building_and_Mountain_View_2.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France View of the mountains and the rectory of the church across the street from our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236772634-8EDFIJL4UFUDUALRFJAJ/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Terrace_Church_View.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France This beautiful church and the mountains behind it were our view during our stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236908858-8MAEZV56JT7APR0RVIWQ/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Dining_Room.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France Another view of our kitchen in our Airbnb in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236910095-FC4PBEBDQYDS3MMJN2L6/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Kitchen.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France Another view of our kitchen in our Airbnb in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236909047-4HNW6UI5SVKEXSDL7MT6/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Family_Room.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France One view of our family room in the Airbnb, complete with an antique piano https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711236909836-ARRXQ5TK3CP77QC2U2UM/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Family_Room_Ellie.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France Ellie poses on her “bed” during our stay in the family room of our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711237051365-Y1SSHZQMO5B9SKOSIIV1/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Window_View_of_Church.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France View of the church from the family room window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1711237051762-MIU3XSSBO3VF76SIK4EK/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Airbnb_Window_View_of_Trees_and_Mountain.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France View of the mountains from our family room window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/e7a3edad-c34c-4705-ae88-8fe0099f91d2/Saint-Laurent-du-Pont_Rainbow.jpg Blog - From Annecy to Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France - Make it stand out This rainbow greeted us when we arrived at our Airbnb in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/chamonix-mont-blanc-france monthly 0.5 2024-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/6e7195c9-245a-4862-8692-0666a2e5e7a4/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Wide_View_of_Mont_Blanc.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Make it stand out Gorgeous view of Mont Blanc (rounded peak) from atop Aiguille du Midi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710608944596-DAVKUEG3VRBN7X5C1XIV/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Mountain_Wide_View_with_Mountaineers.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A wide view of the Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain range. (If you look closely, you can see a group of mountaineers toward the center of the photo and a solo mountaineer making their way up the slope on the right side of the photo.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710608944452-GA5FZIFRC2IZCGZB3YNV/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Mountain_Close-Up_with_Mountaineers.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A closer look at the group of mountaineers (toward the bottom right of the photo). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609053785-L0C4TLPJSXDZUT1NQM1G/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Looking_Down_Toward_Town_Mountain_Shadow.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France View of surrounding mountains and villages below from one of the terraces at Aiguille du Midi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609054257-IP1BMG48WUOWOKS4H26U/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Looking_Down_Toward_Town_River.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Wide view from atop Aiguille du Midi, with a bright blue river flowing in the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609208186-0GH4M2EF82I4J4753YA5/Chamonix_Town_Building.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A stunning stone and wood building with the Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain range as its backdrop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609208285-R9DW2SLFNPIHOJJCTAOJ/Chamonix_Town_Building_with_Cable_Route_Behind.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France One of the many beautiful buildings in the town of Chamonix with a clear view of the Aiguille du Midi cable cars behind it and a distant view of the station at the summit of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609403956-CFQQMW5JBRP8AF4C9I61/Family_Selfie_Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Mont_Blanc.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Family selfie atop Aiguille du Midi with the summit of Mont Blanc in the background (the rounded white peak directly above Kevin’s head). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609403105-G9GKH4XASOYG5RD47VAD/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_View_of_Mont_Blanc_and_Other_Peaks.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France View of several of the peaks from a terrace at Aiguille du Midi. The sign describes the height of each peak, including the highest peak in Europe - Mont Blanc - which is the rounded peak up and to the right of center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609402335-BZO631R9DGREOV3OFT0B/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Selfie_Colleen_Ellie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A rare selfie with just the adults atop Aiguille du Midi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609402219-O972SAGGGNBGD9RVLJHX/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Looking_Out_Over_Mountains.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France View from atop Aiguille du Midi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609403382-SMUFH7W9N1YG0KRAUO4X/Family_Selfie_Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Height.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Family selfie at the summit of Aiguille du Midi - 3,842m, or 12,602ft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609633187-98PXXNTRMC0MSJB6Z7G9/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Station.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Looking up from the Plan de l'Aiguille mid station of the Aiguille du Midi cable car toward the station at the summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609632100-2AVOY9U8R7PPMAVO0JEP/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Cable_Car_Return.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France View of an ascending cable car from above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609632205-0D4JQ6NNRAD5DTW0S1DL/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Cable_Car_Return_Sophie.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie watches an ascending cable car as we begin our descent from Aiguille du Midi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609759768-C6NAB7O0VHXH1PB1LKLT/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_The_Void_Family_Picture_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France All 5 of us standing in The Void. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609760253-UF5DXDRUMNK95G8HSC2F/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_The_Void_Family_Picture_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Standing in The Void at the summit of Aiguille du Midi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609856289-HWLSR3JBYCV68SY9MMKL/Chamonix_Montenvers_Train_on_Display.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France This engine is the original steam locomotive that pulled the Montenvers cogwheel train up the mountain side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609857460-N6252O4Y3H9847ZKS0SA/Chamonix_Montenvers_Train_Sophie_Sleeping.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie, exhausted from an early morning, a trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi, and a trip to see the Mer de Glace, couldn’t keep her eyes open as we descended the mountain on the Montenvers train. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710609855973-4B7O6OBZ5TCFTQRQ5311/Chamonix_Montenvers_Train.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Ellie, Sophie, Colleen, and Rachel pose for a photo after exiting the Montenvers train. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610038727-NXBH993LXP1KC8KHQCGR/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_View_with_Hiking_Trail.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Looking at the Mer de Glace glacier and a hiking trail from one of the lookout points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610034816-EFE8YO4LM9UPDUTWYA1P/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Hiking_ophie.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie pauses for a photo during a hike from the Montenvers train station down closer to the Mer de Glace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610036261-69IM03027II6ZDXACJ1J/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Hiking_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie and Rachel pose for a picture during their hike near the Mer de Glace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610037383-151Q9X0UZBHPJE13W9C8/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Hiking_Trail_Sophie.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie, taking in the incredible views on her hike near the Mer de Glace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610037994-KM0FD13RDV0U18GQFY3Y/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Selfie_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Ellie, Kevin, Rachel, and Sophie take a selfie on their hike near the Mer de Glace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610223253-S0QLH1UDTHWHVE7HLMM6/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Wide_View_with_Sign.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Mer de Glace glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610224822-OJ38Q1PKBYWZM4WQRNV7/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Wide_View_Yellow_Trees.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France The Mer de Glace glacier, surrounded by mountains and colorful fall trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610225008-VWOBK5DFK20XJ4S35YN5/Family_Selfie_Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Family selfie after arriving at the Mer de Glace via the Montenvers Train. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610223294-YRF9D6UR28TU5653HVG2/Chamonix_Montenvers_Mer_de_Glace_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Site of the Mer de Glace glacier that has receded significantly in recent years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610385198-S1HB1JB266XKIDAHYDSL/Chamonix_Paragliders_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A wide view of some of the many paragliders we saw during our day in Chamonix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610384602-WYU052I84RA3X56PKYSE/Chamonix_Paragliders_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A closer view of the paragliders flying over the town and mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610572011-JM65LR8CBV7K98TXZNU1/Chamonix_Town_Le_Little_Restaurant_Fries.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Our delicious, crispy fries with a mayo dipping sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610572470-IJ4XKH06PFZXQTT7LNUE/Chamonix_Town_Le_Little_Restaurant_Rachel_Eating_Burger.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Rachel, digging in (American style) to her enormous burger! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610573153-D2Q2Z3BRZ6PAQ8XGSS4Q/Chamonix_Town_Le_Little_Restaurant_Sophie_Funny_Face_with_Burger.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France Sophie, making a silly face with her burger that is about as big as her head! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610951056-5JBYT4R2WQU19H2S7MJ1/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Cable_Car_Path_and_Station_at_Top_of_Mountain.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France View of the cable car path up to Aiguille du Midi, with the summit station slightly visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710610951716-JG09CFIUUI8KYEPAFBKU/Chamonix_Aiguille_du_Midi_Cable_Car_Returning.jpg Blog - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France - Chamonix, France A cable car wraps up its descent from Aiguille du Midi back to the Chamonix valley. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/saint-gervais-les-bains-france monthly 0.5 2024-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/0f17f62d-95b6-4b15-ad25-cce925282340/Saint-Gervais_Balcony_Daytime_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Make it stand out View from our Airbnb of autumn leaves and snow-capped mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031490372-VL7GV5OAU1MSU4JLCYQ0/Saint-Gervais_Approach_Mountain_and_Plain_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Our first view of the French Alps as we approached Saint-Gervais https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031490702-73VVBUIT7CVFONDIEQXK/Saint-Gervais_Approach_Mountain_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Our approach to Saint-Gervais as the fall colors and snow-capped mountains appeared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031668443-53I8YJE6REGDY4YJGWVY/Saint-Gervais_Living_Room.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Our cozy couch with an impeccable view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031667464-XRGBEXNG0CPXP0EZXDBJ/Saint-Gervais_Dining_Room_and_Sitting_Area.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Dining room with fireplace and cozy seating area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031668135-O1DVSVFQ8RFJF0KD39SI/Saint-Gervais_Kitchen.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Very clean and functional kitchen. We made a lot of meals here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031667200-JIB5F9LZASJ8OZKCQ2YM/Saint-Gervais_Bedroom_2.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Ellie’s bedroom for our stay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031669062-A9YERVWI2ZA34ST8LAZ0/Saint-Gervais_Main_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Main bedroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031859061-MRO2J4MPFV5S39LYGJDQ/Saint-Gervais_Balcony_Off_Dining_Room.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the dining room to one of our balconies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031859720-250T32C35DMBP8WNMBF0/Saint-Gervais_Dining_Room_Balcony_Sunset_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the balcony off of the dining room, featuring the beautiful fall colors, the mountains, and the town of Saint-Gervais https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710031860015-ZPN1NH440GMHUABGHDFP/Saint-Gervais_Main_Bedrrom_Balcony_Wide_Sunset_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the MBR balcony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032057112-TVW3BC9YQ4MGLTE82XNN/Saint-Gervais_Dining_Room_Balcony_Sunset_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Town of Saint-Gervais with surrounding mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032056847-PMTDF3QU4FECNFGIYTWR/Saint-Gervais_Dining_Room_Balcony_Close-Up_Mountain_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View of the snow-capped mountains from the balcony off of the dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032193010-GRBJON5ZXBG6GY2ENG7B/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal_Set-Up.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The full set-up for our authentic French raclette meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032191954-6VZ4ROQJMPTTSJA12YAQ/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France While the meat cooked on top of the grill, the raclette cheese melted below in individual trays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032192223-42XGOIH7VAL0R7XGLX8U/Saint-Gervais_Raclette_Meal_Kevin.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Kevin scraping the raclette cheese out of the tray and onto his potatoes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032536584-W0RU5ULSW3Q6VZIKE1SU/Saint-Gervais_Town_Val_d%27Este.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The Hotel Val d’Este and Le Serac restaurant (which holds a coveted Michelin star) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032535606-G3G7YW45JBYI8KJH7GKX/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Town.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Downtown Saint Gervais with fountain on right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032535169-GGGD4DL7KG0Y3FNVFSO4/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Sophie_Colleen_Rachel_Kevin.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Walking the narrow streets adjacent to the town center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032537257-PPFDM7BSB1F38J27DNLO/Saint-Gervais_Well.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France A cute little well surrounded by luscious green grass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032789665-7LXVCZ5PDPS3SAF3MCHJ/Saint-Gervais_Town_Maison_de_Saint-Gervais.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Downtown Saint-Gervais with the mountains as a backdrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032787143-5GQLED3QJFAASV30UQIB/Saint-Gervais_Church.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Sidewalk cafe with church across the street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032787396-WE3YCASK2O2TQJ02NBQI/Saint-Gervais_Church_and_Jardin_Public.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Entrance to the public garden in the town center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032790223-NPACD26ZDL48MSETV44X/Saint-Gervais_War_Monument.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The town’s monument to World Wars I & II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032788824-85RTQRQG3HW8UO2QSRCR/Saint-Gervais_Town_Center_Relaxing_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The Littles enjoyed lounging on these bean bags located at a look-out point in the town center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710032788435-NO1EVP9HJBUCSKJAMIB3/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Kevin walking through downtown Saint-Gervais with all 3 of his daughters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033115068-G782LB5Q1YDODYK6QPUK/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Kevin_Ellie_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Pont du Diable (Devil’s Bridge) that we crossed while out exploring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033115146-SWMIPSFUXQQE1JGE4CJB/Saint-Gervais_Pont_du_Diable_Selfie_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Ellie and Rachel pose for a selfie on the Pont du Diable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033116590-79BX2QDS2N1O3JL7Y0H3/Saint-Gervais_Pont_du_Diable_View_with_Church.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View from the Pont du Diable, the church steeple can be seen in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033461800-FPPF40XXX35TSUAMFEWV/Saint-Gervais_Exploring_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Kevin takes in the view while returning to our Airbnb from an afternoon journey to get groceries https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033460999-IZYTXK4K0167J5DLT8JE/Saint-Gervais_Ellie_Working_on_School.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Ellie gets some school work done in her room with mountain views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033463205-KJ34E45QEIZFBKS1SP1T/Saint-Gervais_Sophie_Rachel_Working.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France The Littles getting some schoolwork done from the comfort of this sitting area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033461988-01JSXTBFIO2KC9BZGBE0/Saint-Gervais_Fireplace.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France Relaxing by a cozy fire in our Airbnb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1710033462913-222CCDVRS66U6JGFWR36/Saint-Gervais_Living_Room_View_of_Balcony_and_Mountains.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France View of our balcony and the mountains from the living room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/3b204936-5da2-4af1-a32d-b92dcb7c37c7/Saint-Gervais_Sunset_View.jpg Blog - Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France - Make it stand out Beautiful “cotton candy” sunset view from our Airbnb https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/high-speed-train-travel-in-france monthly 0.5 2024-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/228a47a0-7fc6-4b67-9161-ea19158aed52/TGV_High-Speed_Train_Ellie_Sophie_Sleeping.jpg Blog - High-Speed Train Travel in France - Make it stand out Sophie was so comfortable on the fast moving train that she settled in for a nap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/908def20-7d0c-4b45-a007-09c14322cd42/TGV_High-Speed_Train_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - High-Speed Train Travel in France - Make it stand out Sophie, now awake, is ready for her next adventure! https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/tips-for-visiting-the-louvre-with-kids monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/697cd1ee-11d8-4da6-ad84-9f58ca8c6919/Louvre_Exterior_Pyramid_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Best Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum with Kids - Make it stand out Sophie & Rachel, relaxing outside the Louvre near sunset when the crowds had gone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708716628219-52Y3ZT4TKVT35WKBZ1NX/Louvre_Exterior_Building.jpg Blog - Best Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum with Kids - A look at the exterior architecture of the Louvre Louvre Museum, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708716628623-QY2X5H0L8GO1F84NKV6Y/Louvre_Exterior_Building_Rain.jpg Blog - Best Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum with Kids - Looking out at the empty courtyard during our rainy day visit to the Louvre. 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Ellie read the displays, Rachel used her reference guide, & Sophie found a comfortable spot to sit & listen to the audio guide. Louvre Museum, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708717606149-EHSQIJTEL8VO0NITUGYQ/Louvre_Interior_Artemis_with_a_Doe_Diana_of_Versailles_Rachel.jpg Blog - Best Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum with Kids - Rachel loved everything about the Greek statues section of the Louvre, including this statue, Artemis with a Doe. Louvre Museum, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708717606588-2EWIBS8E2K1YVIB30RKF/Louvre_Interior_Athena_of_the_Hope-Farnese_Type.jpg Blog - Best Tips for Visiting the Louvre Museum with Kids - Rachel & Sophie admired the sculptures, including this statue of Athena (also known as Minerva in Roman mythology). 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Louvre Museum, France https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-the-louvre monthly 0.5 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/54e1fd01-beb1-4663-be26-ba3274ecc822/Louvre_Interior_Necklace_and_Earrings_from_the_Parure_of_Empress_Marie_Louise.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Make it stand out Necklace and earrings that belonged to the Empress Marie Louise (second wife of Napoleon I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208526759-2NWXYUHRH0USD46PHYZA/Louvre_Interior_Medieval_Section.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Entrance to the Medieval exhibit that showed the early versions of the Louvre when it was first built as a fortress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208527050-TXM5ANWC1Y1BFWR86J4R/Louvre_Interior_Medieval_Section_Foundations.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Part of the foundation of the original building that has been excavated https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208526216-G93AO95SJPUPY63HZVH2/Louvre_Interior_Construction_Progress_1789-Present.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Graphic that showed us the changes in the Louvre from 1789 to today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208525972-U476S9NXRC9W7LIU8ZP9/Louvre_Interior_Construction_Progress_1200-1789.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Graphic that showed us the changes that occurred from the first days of the Louvre to 1789. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208676716-AE29LB7MJ9WTKCLML039/Louvre_Interior_Portrait_of_a_Lady_from_the_Court_of_Milan_La_Belle_Ferronniere.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Leonardo da Vinci’s Portrait of a Lady from the Court of Milan, known as La Belle Ferronnière https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208677818-KMKE9QS95XEMOK58IYCI/Louvre_Interior_Saint_John_the_Baptist_da_Vinci.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Portrait of Saint John the Baptist, by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208676872-6YXOO2RALKON8HMY6CBK/Louvre_Interior_Saint_John_the_Baptist.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France It’s unclear if Leonardo da Vinci painted this version of Saint John the Baptist (a work that is sometimes referred to as Bacchus) or if it was his student, Francesco Melzi, based on a drawing by da Vinci. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208825024-K1E58WGX71LXE9J8R1NG/Louvre_Interior_Christ_Carrying_the_Cross.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Christ Carrying the Cross, by Lorenzo Lotto (look closely to see Lotto’s signature and the date included upside down on the cross in the bottom right hand corner) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208826303-AG7XVJMFWLUZH5CQQM7I/Louvre_Interior_Nativity_and_Annunciation_to_the_Shepherds.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Nativity and Annunciation to the Shepherds, by Bernardino Luini https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208827894-RSERMX9QZ43PYUF6EV7W/Louvre_Interior_The_Young_Martyr.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Young Martyr, by Paul Delaroche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208826613-JSAP93QFQY41KLPXJ3VS/Louvre_Interior_Psyche_Revived_by_Cupid%27s_Kiss.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, by Antonio Canova https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208827326-3C43Y9832Z6XEM08E9JQ/Louvre_Interior_Silenus_carrying_Dionysus.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Statue of Silenus carrying Dionysus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708208825198-SYZ49R61HJ9SHMGTWC6U/Louvre_Interior_Disassembled_Sarcophagus_Side_View.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Side view of a disassembled sarcophagus, showing exactly how it would go together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209074475-HKDER7W0JEBW6PKOLTAK/Louvre_Interior_Sancy_Regent_Hortensia_Diamonds.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The ‘Sancy’ diamond (left), the ‘Regent’ diamond (center), and the pink ‘Hortensia’ Diamond (right). These are some of the largest and most valuable diamonds in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209072941-5W9AI99LLBG3AMDN6R4G/Louvre_Interior_Parure_of_Queen_Marie_Amelie.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Tiara & Jewelry that belonged to Queen Marie Amélie (wife of King Louis Philippe I) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209071201-LV8VG4TN2DBQ0PFZXEIT/Louvre_Interior_Diamond_Brooch_of_Empress_Eugenie.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Diamond brooch, by François Kramer, that belonged to the Empress Eugénie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209075244-WN9ZPOGFP40RLU1EVFBM/Louvre_Interior_Tiara_and+Brooch_of_Empress_Eugenie.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Pearl tiara and brooch that belonged to the Empress Eugénie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209071503-2B708F25M8L861ZS98WM/Louvre_Interior_Hardstone_Vessel_Bird_from_Louis_XIV_Collection.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Hardstone vessel collected by Louis XIV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209072413-ZUQBRQOV29PJIX6ND8ZO/Louvre_Interior_Hardstone_Vessel_Seahorse_from_Louis_XIV_Collection.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Hardstone vessel collected by Louis XIV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209072043-2MDZAYT4BXLXHHY5V037/Louvre_Interior_Hardstone_Vessel_from_Louis_XIV_Collection.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Hardstone vessel collected by Louis XIV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209074297-8UEJH82A3Q50HSYTV3H4/Louvre_Interior_Portrait_of_Louis_XIV.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Portrait of Louis XIV that hangs in the Galerie d’Apollon near where his collection of beautiful hardstone vessels can be viewed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209070589-9HX2CWFRIAJWKHLMAOKU/Louvre_Interior_Badge_of_the_Order_of_the_Holy_Spirit.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Badge of the Order of the Holy Spirit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209073526-FAI9H34VSBN1BJJB02WQ/Louvre_Interior_Polish_Eagle.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Polish eagle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209070285-YLOQUF347D9Z8D9JYW8J/Louvre_Interior_Badge_of_the_Danish_Order_of_the_Elephant.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Badge of the Danish Order of the Elephant, by Jacques-Evrard Bapst https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209086142-FKCJK9ERB9GAB1XXIO06/Louvre_Interior_Galerie_d%27Apollon_Ceiling_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, by Eugène Delacroix, (rectangular piece) located in the middle of the intricately painted ceiling in the Galerie d’Apollon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209408906-74IPF8I9BI8UMZOBEB6V/Louvre_Interior_The_Mona_Lisa.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The world’s most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209408700-FBU31WYLLT074ZH6LOY9/Family_Selfie_Louvre_Interior_The_Mona_Lisa.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Family selfie in front of the world famous Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209528544-H46QSCSL3MNM8Y135K10/Louvre_Interior_Venus_de_Milo.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The incomparable Venus de Milo, by Alexandros of Antioch. It was sheltered in the Château de Valençay during WWII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209528867-W940BBKJZTYQU4CI2YKI/Louvre_Interior_Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Winged Victory of Samothrace is an enormous sculpture weighing around 30 tons and standing over 18 feet tall. It took several pieces of heavy equipment to dismantle and move it to the Château de Valençay, where it was hidden during WWII. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209527669-IJTH7JRMPQI5VFD3ZZGT/Louvre_Interior_The_Wedding_Feast_at_Cana.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Wedding Feast at Cana, by Paolo Veronese. During WWII, this painting was taken out of its frame and rolled up so that it could be transported by truck. It was moved several times before being returned at the end of the war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1708209527546-8H6U67Q04TD6I78973VM/Louvre_Interior_Artemis_with_a_Doe_Diana_of_Versailles.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France This statue, Artemis with a Doe, is also known as the Diana of Versailles because it used to adorn the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.This was one of the few pieces that remained at the Louvre throughout WWII. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/visit-to-the-louvre monthly 0.5 2024-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/d2a4aa11-70fb-4529-8207-923bc058a693/Family_Selfie_Louvre_Exterior.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Make it stand out Family selfie near the entrance to the Louvre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603308781-KMLC92AV3YWBU17XZL1W/Louvre_Interior_Salle_des_Cariatides_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France A wide view of the 4 caryatids statues in the Salle des Cariatides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603308448-EK7FO45N7WK3WPAY8KHW/Louvre_Interior_Salle_des_Cariatides_Close_Up.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Close up of 2 of the caryatids statues in the Salle des Cariatides https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603508850-HNZ9Q8P1K537PAT0SY8K/Louvre_Exterior_Pyramid_Entrance_Crowds.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Crowds gather outside the largest iconic pyramid of the Louvre to find the line for their entrance time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603509400-JA5B5RDKHXY4D3D3JYUZ/Louvre_Exterior_Pyramids.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France As we approached from the rear of the main entrance, we could see all four of the exterior glass pyramids that welcome visitors to the Louvre. (There is another, inverted pyramid, inside.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603729914-NP9YKSH10XC67P0MKWLR/Louvre_Interior_Great_Sphinx_of_Tanis.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Great Sphinx of Tanis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603731313-XW3S8XAVUMHSQVPDW95U/Louvre_Interior_Large_Egyptian_Antiquities_in_Sully_Wing.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Large sculptures found in the Egyptian Antiquities Collection in the Sully Wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603728803-GT8NNBNHRZVRATE91H7B/Louvre_Interior_Disassembled_Sarcophagus.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Disassembled sarcophagus in the Egyptian Antiquities Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603733123-6ASWZS878C4JW9BORTXL/Louvre_Interior_Sarcophagus_of_Pharaoh_Sekhemre-Wepmaat_Intef.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Sarcophagus of Pharaoh Sekhemre-Wepmaat Intef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603733519-7U1E1I7ZPRS3MQ5ALX2O/Louvre_Interior_Six_Sphinxes_at_Saqqara.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Six sphinxes from the alley leading to the Serapeum of Saqqara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603727874-6MOIEAV9CC8VB86CEBF8/Louvre_Interior_Artemis_with_a_Doe_Diana_of_Versailles.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France This statue, Artemis with a Doe, is also known as the Diana of Versailles because it used to adorn the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603730510-V148F2V8VX0H93SY0BWI/Louvre_Interior_Hercules_Fighting_the_Hydra.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France In this sculpture, Hercules is fighting the Hydra https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603732399-M0KXN6UXZEUFHHIKB9KR/Louvre_Interior_Pan_Rachel.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Rachel was thrilled to see this statue of Pan (mostly driven by her Percy Jackson obsession and her love of satyrs) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603731914-LK17WJ8OBHOVJX7E1NQA/Louvre_Interior_Marsyas_Flayed.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France A statue known as Marsyas Flayed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707603728334-28HS1ZFO5SGBC6JXAWM5/Louvre_Interior_Borghese_Centaur.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Statue of a Centaur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604048159-OAOA3MU4WC41NOYXGZAK/Louvre_Interior_Portrait_of_a_Lady_from_the_Court_of_Milan_La_Belle_Ferronniere.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Leonardo da Vinci’s Portrait of a Lady from the Court of Milan, known as La Belle Ferronnière https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604048567-45V5FS06KM77K86PICLW/Louvre_Interior_Saint_John_the_Baptist_da_Vinci.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Portrait of Saint John the Baptist by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604048977-N80DVIA1HTNRKJAS2V05/Louvre_Interior_The_Mona_Lisa.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The world’s most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604049662-L34X90JWNW5P4YGU2QTA/Louvre_Interior_The_Wedding_Feast_at_Cana.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Wedding Feast at Cana, by Paolo Veronese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604231610-4JOF2U4813K87XPLJDSM/Louvre_Interior_Venus_de_Milo.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The incomparable Venus de Milo, by Alexandros of Antioch, was surreal to see in person https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604231951-BWTY457SACIS9U2TVEXT/Louvre_Interior_Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Winged Victory of Samothrace is an enormous sculpture weighing around 30 tons and standing over 18 feet tall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604232379-6474GYBC53AS9ZFKQV1A/Louvre_Interior_Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Winged Victory of Samothrace sits on the landing of the Daru staircase giving visitors a fantastic view from several angles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604230632-6JG8ZWW7Q1YLK3M4P3HC/Louvre_Interior_Sleeping_Hermaphroditus_Front_View.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Rachel and Ellie read about the sculpture of Sleeping Hermaphroditus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604230859-6A55XMS0IRQ8GYC3U1R9/Louvre_Interior_Sleeping_Hermaphroditus_Rear_View.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Sleeping Hermaphroditus (rear view) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604411463-YP1DROA0R3QYG0ULBXO2/Louvre_Interior_The_Coronation_of_Napoleon.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France This portrait, known as The Coronation of Napoleon, by Jacques-Louis David, features Napoleon I crowning his wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais, while the Pope stands by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604411765-8XDVJD4MC0T9DX4E9M4O/Louvre_Interior_The_Raft_of_Medusa.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Raft of the Medusa, by Théodore Géricault https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604518145-B0YQRSW25QIJFHTZ2DZR/Louvre_Interior_Crown_of_Louis_XV.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Crown of Louis XV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604518562-ECK2MI70WG6UII3DBMKL/Louvre_Interior_Sancy_Regent_Hortensia_Diamonds.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The ‘Sancy’ diamond (left), the ‘Regent’ diamond (center) and the pink ‘Hortensia’ Diamond (right). These are some of the largest and most valuable diamonds in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604518963-YVY3HAHZMCXXX7BN3OP0/Louvre_Interior_Tiara_of_the_Duchess_d%27Angouleme.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France This emerald tiara once belonged to Marie-Thérèse Charlotte, the Duchess d’Angoulême, and eldest child of King Louis XVI & Queen Marie Antoinette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604517721-XX16P1VAGLOPQH1JBJ27/Louvre_Interior_Crown_of_Empress_Eugenie.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Crown of the Empress Eugénie (wife of Napoleon III) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604639246-QIBKYNHK88W9BAAWA4X9/Louvre_Interior_Lunch_at_Goguette_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Ellie provides a comfortable spot for youngest sister Sophie to rest while we refueled at Goguette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604639006-ZV93JJIRVMJ9FBQFWWRR/Louvre_Exterior_Pyramids_Rain.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France A beautiful view of two of the glass pyramids from inside the building. (Check out the carved details on the arched door.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604731266-G9ZLU8KVHFA6WNGMYDE6/Louvre_Interior_Ellie_Rachel_Walking_Through_Denon_Wing.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Ellie and Rachel walking through the Denon Wing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604731733-LBAZ1A7ZVJV8AG5G9F4R/Louvre_Interior_Galerie_d%27Apollon_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Decorated ceiling of the Galerie d’Apollon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604732295-8179Q2UCA79XNS38LU79/Louvre_Interior_Stairway_The_Nymph_of_Fontainebleu.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France The Nymph of Fontainebleu adorns the landing of the Mollien Staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604864296-YJ7CI1NIZHI8J6QZDS4H/Louvre_Interior_Egyptian_Antiquities_Ellie_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France All three of our girls went at their own pace in each room. While Ellie read the information on the displays, Rachel used her reference guide and Sophie found a comfortable spot (out of the way of others) to sit and listen to the audio guide information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1707604864091-SM9EWUM8PSAZBEPE2J0F/Louvre_Interior_Athena_of_the_Hope-Farnese_Type.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Louvre Museum, France Rachel and Sophie admired the sculptures, including this statue of Athena (also known as Minerva in Roman mythology). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/385fd9a8-a11e-49c9-ba13-88193f2431b0/Family_Selfie_Louvre_Interior_The_Mona_Lisa.jpg Blog - Visit to the Louvre - Make it stand out Family selfie in front of the world famous Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/halloween-at-disneyland-paris monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/83439fd3-e5a4-4e5a-bab8-1472ab8bb95e/Disneyland_Paris_Entrance_Halloween_Decorations_at_Night.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Make it stand out The decor awaiting us at the entrance to Disneyland Paris for Halloween https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b107ad9f-c2b0-48d3-8e7b-d9d1d442f7be/Walt_Disney_Studios_Walt_and_Mickey_Statue.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Make it stand out Statue of Walt Disney with the mouse that started it all – Mickey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006424327-502JEWG783QBUDU21BJ9/Walt_Disney_Studios_Entrance.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - The entrance to Walt Disney Studios Park. Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006426844-YPEVX15FA99GOZ63MCYT/Walt_Disney_Studios_Water_Tower.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - A Mickey Mouse-ified water tower in Walt Disney Studios. Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006426232-5LNDXCOCV3271TXLOZPO/Walt_Disney_Studios_Ratatouille_Ride_Entrance.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - The entrance to Ratatouille: A Recipe for Adventure. Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006425661-FSUKVK7J0NQIN1O0DLEN/Walt_Disney_Studios_Ratatouille_Man-Hole_Cover.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Even the manhole covers near the Ratatouille ride were themed! Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006684976-D3MYHL2HIGND4WE8N9CK/Walt_Disney_Studios_Buzz_Lightyear.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - A large Buzz Lightyear statue marks the Toy Story section of Walt Disney Studios. Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006684567-NPKLVX1928U65YTPT4Z9/Walt_Disney_Studios_Cars_Road_Trip.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - A sign for the Cars ROAD TRIP ride. Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759006685784-V5RGJY2WB0MWCREUZ51X/Walt_Disney_Studios_Tow_Mater.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Tow Mater’s shop in the Cars section of the park. 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Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1a7bb760-1d2a-4ac6-978b-daa8a3d7c6f5/Disneyland_Paris_Main_Street_Halloween_Decorations_at_Night.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Make it stand out A look down Main Street at night with all of the Halloween decorations lit up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759007221247-YUAWTO104YPPWJK8CCHC/DIB142%7E1.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant (Sleeping Beauty’s Castle) welcomes us to Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759007221403-T6QLULIN7PG2VAR80YG4/DIC396%7E1.JPG Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Disneyland Paris" by wrayckage CC BY 2.0. Disneyland Paris Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759007439962-0L968J4OALZH7QLMO7VB/Disneyland_Paris_Phanotm_Manor.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Phantom Manor, looming over the trees. Disneyland Paris Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759007439759-X01QEUTKH2LHV233LMXY/Disneyland_Paris_Big_Thunder_Mountain.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Our view of Big Thunder Mountain from the front porch of Phantom Manor in Frontierland. Disneyland Paris Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759007668803-I4Z2E9URFFZHIBEV6P0V/Disneyland_Paris_Halloween_Donald_Duck.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - "Halloween à Disneyland Paris" by ugo.bronszewski CC BY 2.0. 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Disneyland Paris Park, Paris, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/d81ea568-a62b-4a49-9f01-1f676190bb5f/Family_Selfie_Disneyland_Paris_Mickey_Mouse.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Make it stand out Family selfie with Mickey Mouse dressed in his Phantom Manor uniform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/db921ec7-7ebf-43e7-9169-82f4503fa76f/Disneyland_Paris_Halloween_Decorations.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Make it stand out Some of the Halloween decorations located just inside the entrance of Disneyland Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1759008606613-ZYAFYHDGJMA17QY8GQUQ/Walt_Disney_Studios_Sorcerer_Mickey_Hat.jpg Blog - Ultimate Family Guide to Halloween Disneyland Paris (2025) - Sorcerer Mickey’s hat marks the Toon Studio area of the park. 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Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris, France https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/tips-for-visiting-versailles-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/11779526-7a0c-4d8a-a4de-df13a34e15fb/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Salon_de_Venus_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Make it stand out The heavily detailed ceiling in the Salon de Venus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460031676-YJKEE49SLZK18VTSJIRP/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Crowds.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versaille, France Crowds gather outside the entrance to Versailles and find the line for their entry time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460031970-PGWVDI6ZIJ5YD30J4FCY/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Looking_Toward_Marble_Courtyard_Angle_View.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Exterior view of the palace, looking toward the Marble Courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460138728-3OLG0W0XI83K15MZY9SI/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_War_Room_Ceiling_and_Chandelier.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France A view of the ceiling & chandelier in the War Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460137023-75R4W3XZ1Z7S7IJ11RUA/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Peace_Room_Ceiling_and_Chandelier.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France The intricate ceiling & chandelier of the Peace Room, which is located at the southern end of the Hall of Mirrors (opposite the War Room). It is symmetrical to the War Room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460137305-0C4Y0V2MZVD1H7TOSRT4/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_The_Gallery_of_Great_Battles_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France The intricate ceiling in The Gallery of Great Battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460268620-HUPDUYMR5V6LXLWVG15T/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Hall_of_Mirros_Crowds.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Crowds of people wandering through the Hall of Mirrors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460268274-TYTZ4LAISM7O09A0COYF/Palace_of_Versailles_Hall_of_Mirrors_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Just by shifting your camera angle a bit, you can capture a great picture of some details without all the people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460363276-R4QJ4XZLP7MBG9OJ7KWD/Palace_of_Versailles_Hall_of_Mirrors_Ellie.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Kevin had to be patient to get this shot of Ellie looking like she had the Hall of Mirrors mostly to herself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460364146-11VP3KB4POLUMYDY9NS7/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Chapel_Royal_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Our perspective, from a balcony on the 2nd floor, gave us a beautiful uninterrupted shot of the Royal Chapel’s architecture and intricately painted ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460481131-WKSP6JV1ANLC189P2I73/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Lunch_at_Angelina_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Rachel & Sophie enjoyed a hardy lunch of baguette sandwiches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460481185-36XCBT4HKQPICEJQTOTX/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Lunch_at_Angelina_Rachel_Sophie_2.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France These baguette sandwiches filled our bellies and gave us a chance to take a much needed break mid-day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460573375-84QFCOY0OCOTF7Q8DXVS/Family_Selfie_Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Hall_of_Mirrors.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Family selfie in the Hall of Mirrors with stunning artwork above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460574468-8WRJLXIJSNFCIN89FBP5/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Hall_of_Mirrors_Lighting_Stand.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Hall of Mirrors lighting sconce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460687820-ZVP8CDASNTPO3AZ0J9US/Family_Selfie_Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Palace_in_Background.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Family selfie at dusk in the gardens of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460689504-Y63AVOBEU9K8WF3A3LRZ/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Statue_of_Diana_and_Cupid.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Statue in the Gardens of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460688397-U1JBW9RG415SLWY79V2C/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Pond_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Sophie and Rachel enjoying the peaceful setting of the water feature at the center of the Orangery, below the palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1706460688786-WJVJMO4ELEY2POZO8C6X/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Sphinx_Ridden_by_a_Putto_Sunset.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Palace of Versailles, France Sphinx sculpture at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4ec5758e-0b1a-4442-a4aa-b80d9a7bab93/Selfie_Rachel_Ellie_Sophie_Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Palace_in_Background.jpg Blog - Tips for Visiting Versailles with Kids - Make it stand out Selfie of all 3 girls in the gardens. If you only knew how many times they attempted this photo to get a shot without people close behind them. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/interesting-facts-about-versailles monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/730b7690-e7e0-445e-b7e2-4b1736c3e7de/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Latona%27s_Fountain_at_Sunset.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Make it stand out Latona’s Fountain at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803208634-7FW73FBRF12TC99CT25M/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_King_Louis_XIV_Bust.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Bust of King Louis XIV, the Sun King https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803209252-48XIISZ0LQJL3MFUBTIP/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_King_Louis_XIV_Relief_Sculpture.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Relief sculpture of King Louis XIV on horseback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803277258-DFVDSLTBVEZ1UX6L902A/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_of_Marie_Antoinette_and_Children.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Portrait of Marie Antoinette with her children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803277190-MIKO2ZRNKNUAHXFVWBZB/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Apartments_of_Marie_Antoinette.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Apartments of Marie Antoinette where she escaped through a secret door during a siege on the palace (if you look closely, you can see it to the left of the image) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803366952-A4SW6I9LL846RK4AMMBR/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Sculpture_of_Napoleon.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles A statue of Napoleon on display in one of the halls of Versailles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803366407-7ADU2UEU2ZN7VMSJB9I5/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_of_Napoleon_Premier_Emperor.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1st Emperor of France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803604403-TAC0ZZ0UPQR7SBH5GHKU/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Queen%27s_Staircase.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles An interior set of stairs known as The Queen’s Staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803605000-6BV3MM5PA3DUZFUEOTHH/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Princes%27_Staircase_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles The intricate coffered ceiling of The Princes’ Staircase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803671590-ZO03LU9BJ7F33M8MN3XW/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Front_Gates_Looking_Toward_Marble_Courtyard_Sunset.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Front gates of Versailles covered in 100,000 gold leaves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803672107-FU2X8IMAKUY87X2N47NR/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Looking_toward_Gold_Gates.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles Golden gate stands at the entry to the Palace of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803746923-503LNS1T0BNXHYD2F7ZR/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Enceladus_Fountain.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles This fountain depicts the suffering of Enceladus who was punished for trying to climb Mount Olympus to dethrone the gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705803746870-1B2N81505JJH345ICGKP/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Latona%27s_Fountain_from_Stairs.jpg Blog - Interesting Facts About Versailles - Palace of Versailles We spent some time admiring Latona’s Fountain as dusk began to settle in at Versailles https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/palace-of-versailles monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/8836127d-e88c-4748-8f8f-fe40972185e1/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_English_Gardens_Royal_Chapel_View.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Make it stand out View of the Palace of Versailles and the Royal Chapel (outlined in gold) from the English garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705272846698-9YU1JT2VIWSJ8RAV0L4O/Family_Selfie_Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Hall_of_Mirrors.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Family selfie in the Hall of Mirrors with stunning artwork above https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705272847517-AZ39M3UE29DDTHB0NZ3G/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_War_Room_Chandelier_Hall_of_Mirrors_Entrance.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Looking at the ceiling & chandelier of the War Room outside the entrance to the Hall of Mirrors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705272949530-8O172C9RANIMER6QPCOP/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_ofKing_Louis_XV.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France A portrait of King Louis XV located in the Salon de Mars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705272949895-S0S89MQP852VJYYYM0CN/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Salon_de_Mercury.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France A luxurious bed surrounded by heavy drapery in the rich red room of the Salon de Mercury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273087270-7Z1H6BC1WL1KIPX6G3EO/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_King_Louis_XIV_Statue.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France A statue of King Louis XIV, by Jean Warin, located in an alcove within the Salon de Venus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273086977-EAMK42OJS9FYZP48IG3N/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Jacques_de_Bourbon_Bust.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Bust of Jacques de Bourbon with the heavily detailed chainmail of his armor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273088253-I9TOXFVKUC86025FN9SR/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Marie_Antoinette_Bust.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France A bust of Marie Antoinette located in the Queen’s bedroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273089950-U261SX0AQS3SU1VFH754/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Painting_The_Distribution_of_the_Eagle_Standards_Rachel.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Rachel takes a moment to enjoy the massive artworks while standing in front of The Distribution of the Eagle Standards, by Jacques-Louis David. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273209612-01O3MK8NZVWTOLA1YCUZ/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_of_Marie_Antoinette_and_Children.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France A portrait of Marie Antoinette with her children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273209805-G4CR1QWTCTFMR0WH4930/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Portrait_of_Napoleon_on_Horseback.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Bonaparte franchissant le mont Saint-Bernard, by Jacques-Louis David who was named “The First Painter of the Emperor.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273359148-G0K555YHNCAGXA3WEM4X/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_The_Siege_of_Yorktown.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France The Siege of Yorktown, painted by Louis-Charles-Auguste Couder, which hangs in the Gallery of Great Battles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273359012-B4C1WVTNRI1PMYFDF4JF/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Napoleon_Ordering_the_II_Corps_into_Action.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Napoléon 1er harangue le 2ème corps de la Grande Armée sur le pont de Lech à Augsbourg le 12 octobre 1805, by Pierre-Claude Gautherot, which hangs in The Gallery of Great Battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273356863-YWVDCFTXVIHDI5M7G1U4/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Joan_of_Arc_Portrait.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles This portrait of Joan of Arc’s entry into Orleans hangs in the Gallery of Battles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273355222-767HWLXVI9LNL0RMWY2H/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Entrance_to_The_Gallery_of_Great_Battles.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles Interior entrance to the Gallery of Great Battles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273548537-P49YLBJZERUOQ1AKVP34/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Front.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Front view of Versailles, featuring the roof of the chapel outlined in gold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273546833-CP033XJWP7ECHZBUEX1F/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Close-Up_Roof_Architecture.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Close up of the exterior roof as we were entering Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273549893-UWFPHW2WBFF3DDSI4CGG/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Looking_toward_Marble_Courtyard.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Exterior view of the palace, looking toward the Marble Courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273547697-OT0ABJINT4SJMOG976UY/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Facade.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Exterior facade of the palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273705831-BXCI6GP4LPDQHKHY56HP/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_The_Feast_in_the_House_of_Simon_the_Pharisee.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France The Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, by Paolo Veronese, along with the intricately painted ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273703521-AK90H1CNNLUD7D7Y9AFZ/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Salon_d%27Hercule_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France The painted ceiling in the Salon d’Hercule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273705595-5E6IG9T1FQESEPUXDBDU/Palace_of_Versailles_Interior_Salon_de_Mars_Ceiling.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Detailed paintings and gold plating of the Salon de Mars ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273944640-ZFVTLVHKWTUY0R07VSUT/Family_Selfie_Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Family selfie in the gardens of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273945036-IQ5B2Q22UAC5Q0PDZA60/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Birds-eye view of the Orangery just below the palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273949717-YPV9CWTPORD5CF2Y56RJ/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Orange_Tree.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France View of the palace from the Orangery below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273948901-NNNTU4RNSLXXKT7KS7FQ/Selfie_Rachel_Ellie_Sophie_Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Palace_in_Background.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Rachel, Ellie, & Sophie pose for a selfie in the gardens of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273945788-WXTAE1J27HHGFGK0MB7H/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Apollo%27s_Fountain.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Apollo’s Fountain was inspired by the legend of the Sun God, Louis XIV’s emblem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273946218-GDWLNY8X8I6C9YDIZKX1/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Flora_Fountain.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Flora Fountain with its bright flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273946805-KPGRSN25N37BYK921CXS/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Great_Lawn_Royal_Walk_Looking_Toward_Palace.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France The Royal Walk through the Great Lawn of Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1705273947181-5BIUZWVQ1EARENJA4HU7/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Gardens_Latona%27s_Fountain_Palace_in_Background.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Palace of Versailles, France Latona’s Fountain was a massive project commissioned by Louis XIV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/0c0c701c-d05a-4b8d-8e54-1c86c36ed97a/Palace_of_Versailles_Exterior_Front_Leaving_Versailles_at_Sunset.jpg Blog - Palace of Versailles - Make it stand out Sunset behind the estate of Versailles https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/11-must-see-castles-in-france monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/bd083583-4381-4d1a-8c58-2e3410547f73/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_from_Across_Loire_River.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Make it stand out View of Château Royal d’Amboise and the surrounding buildings of the village of Amboise from across the Loire River near the Leonardo da Vinci statue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582227703-L1KL7ABQPDDIWQTB7STV/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_Rear.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château Royal d’Amboise, France View of the château from the courtyard area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582230132-0EMZ67WO8YTLOA1XZ1VC/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_View_Toward_Loire_River.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château Royal d’Amboise, France Looking out across the Loire River from one of the balconies of the château. (If you look closely, you can see Leonardo da Vinci’s statue looking back at us from under some trees across the way.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582231272-MR8LG6Q37J5OWK975ZUN/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Gardens.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château Royal d’Amboise, France Some of the formal plantings in the gardens of Château d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582228277-52HRO19E6Q4PEZTACU52/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_From_Near_Entrance_Ramp.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château Royal d’Amboise, France Our view of Château d’Amboise as we prepared to leave after touring the gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582611569-S1IEPVVPT6ROHYD64SVV/Approaching_Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château d’Ussé, France Walking the path to the château gave us the feeling of stepping into the pages of a fairy tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582611343-WY7XR1TE4R9UH9EX35ZF/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Front_Courtyard_View.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château d’Ussé, France Front view of Château d’Ussé from the courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582612810-MR0OMPFTK9H6BL9NOFB7/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Gardens_Colorful.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château d’Ussé, France View of the spectacular landscape from the wildflower garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582608205-KFJIOBRA4DUX8OH3XVQB/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Angle.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château d’Ussé, France Our view from the sandwich shop where we enjoyed fresh baguette sandwiches after touring the castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582820027-DLY1TIC3QYUDZCNZKM86/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Front_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château de Chambord, France Front view of the château (some renovation was taking place during our visit) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582822998-TXB1UNDZ3SK8D502F587/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Elaborate_Ceiling_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château de Chambord, France A glimpse of the iconic double helix staircase and the ornately carved dome ceiling which was stunning to view in person. Francis I’s initial and trademark salamander are featured repeatedly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582820634-27CZXPLURL20MOEGU3I8/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Moat_with_Boat_and_Bridge.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château de Chambord, France Part of the moat that provided decorative beauty as opposed to defense of the castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1704582821078-EENAEOVKVV6JQVXD69Z7/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear.jpg Blog - 11 Must-See Castles in France - Château de Chambord, France Looking up at the rear exterior of this beautiful castle https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/2023-year-in-review monthly 0.5 2025-07-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a2ebaf4b-985a-4b58-87a6-b2db5424e078/Family_Selfie_Universal_Studios_Orlando_Jurassic_Park.jpg Blog - 2023 Year in Review - Make it stand out Ellie, Kevin, Sophie, Rachel, and Colleen at Universal Studios in Orlando https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/9-tips-for-visiting-centre-val-de-loire-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/acb5d636-090d-4252-83f3-58e50fe17ebe/Town_of_Amboise_From_Above_at_Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Make it stand out View of the lovely town of Amboise from the estate of Château d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703358828273-7VG75ZCO4VZYXMP7V87W/Dhuizon_France_Owner_Photo_Front_Exterior.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Dhuizon, France This beautiful cottage in Dhuizon was the perfect “home base” for us while in the region https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703358828898-FRNN5T8XGAMA3H0OOK5I/Dhuizon_France_Owner_Photo_Outdoor_Living_Area.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Dhuizon, France The cottage felt like an oasis with its covered seating in the backyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703358828078-QIFFQN3T3ZSLQF5T0UHI/Dhuizon_France_Living+Room.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Dhuizon, France Each evening, the cozy family room welcomed us “home” to relax https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703359299119-GTW4UOZHL0G8HX2G4NGY/Chocolatier_in_Town_of_Amboise.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Amboise, France This chocolatier is located just steps from the entrance to Château Royal d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703359299570-N68R49T43SGQO0X50MLB/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Architecture_Blue_Doors.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Amboise, France One of the beautiful homes located on the main street in Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703359300229-YRQ96PGN2K4TZ37VNPZL/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Kevin_Ellie_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Amboise, France Kevin and his girls wander past the lovely downtown shops of Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1703359301708-690QN8Z0AVNTELXSKNJZ/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Saint-Hubert_Chapel_in_Background.jpg Blog - 9 Tips for Visiting Centre-Val de Loire, France with Kids - Amboise, France From this spot in downtown Amboise, you can see the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, on the grounds of Château d'Amboise https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/chateau-de-chambord-france monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c57e366c-9f01-4871-b6e0-e9752d97df7c/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear_Side.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Make it stand out View of Château de Chambord as we approached from the nearby village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855618052-3WQOS8ADHWJVW1QBPDXL/Chateau_de_Chambord_Front_Exterior_Fog.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France An early morning fog partially obscures the towers of Château de Chambord https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855620019-NS8XFJB63HPVT8KSC8Y7/Chateau_de_Chambord_Village_Wool_Vendor_Teaching_Colleen_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Colleen and Sophie stopped to watch a demonstration of weaving from this craftswoman. Sophie was enthralled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855682063-VRESP5LIB3P20VQWI328/Family_Selfie_Chateau_de_Chambord.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Family selfie in front of Château de Chambord https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855783814-4PTN6UTGT5R7DWFHDBBZ/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Fireplace.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France One of the many massive fireplaces used to keep the château warm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855783845-YJF63CBRFWT413PYP998/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Ceramic_Stove.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord This ceramic stove has been preserved for centuries. It was one of many mechanisms that provided necessary heat for the enormous castle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855874256-TQJO5BJ49YKHD1O9FKG7/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France One of the many bedrooms that has been renovated with 16th-18th century decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855872412-9RP3FNK97T15ZC5B1BGR/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Hunting_Dogs.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France The château’s significance as a favorite hunting lodge is apparent with many photos, paintings, and trophies displayed prominently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855874370-RE1LX5MTMCO2ATXAG3IX/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Tapestry.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France This enormous tapestry was astounding to observe both because of its impressive size but also the intricate details that were artfully captured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855997890-S550WL576XOMJ2LHBI6W/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Looking_Out_Over_Rear_Gardens.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France The garden of Chambord was both simple and stunning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702855998366-YGS1DVVN64ZJN3HL08IE/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear_From_Gardens.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Rear view of Château de Chambord from the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856089172-OGLKNWMAKAUDFC0NTODO/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear_Gardens_Lemon_Tree.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View of the exterior of Château de Chambord from one of the citrus trees planted in the garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856088277-APENVA1XH95S2WE1AEG5/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Gardens_Carefully_Planted_Trees.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France The symmetrically planted trees that made up a portion of the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856085073-I1Y4K9QD76PEN66XPFM1/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Gardens_Tree_Lined_Path.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France These trees were perfectly in line and well maintained inviting visitors to take a stroll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856237855-27OJC34B6SUMQCJHW8UI/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Looking up at the rear exterior of this beautiful castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856239008-CUZ947ST07UTWP1XHDCU/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Rear_Moat.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View of the exterior of Château de Chambord and its decorative moat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856237766-7WB9EDM6EJ8J4OYWZ2TQ/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Moat_with_Boat_and_Bridge.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Part of the moat that provided decorative beauty as opposed to defense of the castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856391631-FKDTTEFET5IQTXHNSJ7Z/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View of the double helix staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856392661-W82D4J65NW12J0VMTLF3/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Double_Helix_Staircase_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Ellie & Sophie pose on the double helix staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856391368-N6YF53QBOQGR5L4BXVX5/Chateau_de_Chambord_From_the_Bottom_of_the_Double_Helix_Staricase_Looking_Up.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Taken from within the center of the double helix staircase, looking up at the bright light that illuminates the space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856392999-IMV0QCUCJMWCR69OYUI6/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Double_Helix_Staircase_From_1_Window_to_Another_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View of Rachel from the opposite side of the double helix staircase which is completely separate from the staircase where Colleen took this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856532496-YI5U8SX0Q4J25NB80DWK/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Elaborate_Ceiling_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France The ornately carved dome ceiling was stunning to view in person. Francis I’s initial and trademark salamander are featured repeatedly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856530350-GJP3P16GATJN7EYMT2YM/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Ceiling_Tile_Salamander.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France This salamander carving is one of the favored ways Francis I placed his mark on the castle. Versions of it are repeated throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856530020-O1D4UMCXIXOZFQIQIR6H/Chateau_de_Chambord_Interior_Ceiling_Tile_F.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Another mark from Francis I was his initial that appears in carvings throughout the castle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856650368-ZWAHUEUW66PT4GN7066G/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Front_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Front view of the château (some renovation was taking place during our visit) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856650641-PNR8HYFUMZCGFCSWE5ZK/Chateau_de_Chambord_Looking_Out_Over_the_Exterior_Wall_and_Front_Grounds.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View from the roof overlooking the wall that surrounds the château and the front lawn beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856781412-E1SHXC40NUIUPXPWNMB9/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France The double helix staircase was not the only beautiful staircase featured. We loved this one that we could see from the exterior courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856782205-AIK4FRTQ5G1JM88X9IOZ/Chateau_de_Chambord_Within_Exterior_Wall_Cafe_and_Exterior_Staricase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France This spiral staircase located in the exterior courtyard invited visitors into the château. There is also a café, Café d’Orléans, within the walls of the château where you can grab a bite to eat (just pay attention to its hours). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856780880-2AGXZT7S6E470CP40RUY/Chateau_de_Chambord_From_Withing_Exterior_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View from one of the exterior spiral staircases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856779090-F3XOEJ3BXSPQ7D8FIZA6/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Roof_Double_Helix_Staircase_Exit.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France This tower served as the crowning jewel of the château’s unique double helix staircase. Standing on the roof and gazing at the intricate architecture made us feel that we had stepped into a fairytale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856778645-QVR92Y3QQHGE6YFOREAB/Chateau_de_Chambord_at_the_Top_of_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France View from within the tower at the top of the double helix spiral staircase,showcasing its stained glass windows & intricate ceiling design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856777762-RW8VXETFX1N7V00GH0AW/Chateau_de_Chambord_Exterior_Elaborate_Exit_of_Double_Helix_Staircase.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France One of the most noteworthy features of Château de Chambord are its intricate towers and chimneys https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856946267-7OFY8M4XT1A3OVY66LFQ/Chateau_de_Chambord_Village_Lunch_Colleen.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Colleen enjoying her view of the castle from our table at lunch in the nearby village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702856946399-O1Z386TNM7N5CZA4BGHK/Chateau_de_Chambord_Village_Lunch_Ellie_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Colleen captured her view of her favorite people - Ellie, Kevin, Rachel, & Sophie - along with our view of the castle as we stopped for a meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702857066210-EQ9P7EWOT0XTFQD0FBA0/Chateau_de_Chambord_Hot_Air_Balloon_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France A hot air balloon prepares to lift off from the grounds of Château de Chambord. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702857065782-DM0H26MSMWIRJLH545Q5/Chateau_de_Chambord_Hot_Air_Balloon_Close_View.jpg Blog - Château de Chambord, France - Château de Chambord, France Hot air balloon taking flight from the grounds of Château de Chambord https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/chateau-royal-damboise-france monthly 0.5 2024-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4d59c2f2-38e7-4060-938c-9e738672498f/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_From_Gardens.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Make it stand out View of Château d’Amboise from the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248196349-JEF64URD2BTP88E428AP/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_View_of_Chapel_and_Wine_Cellar_from_Lunch_Location.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Our view of Saint-Hubert Chapel, perched atop the wall, and a wine cellar, built into the stone, from our dining location at Les 4 Saisons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248197547-7QLW36NLQAHU0IS6H6CH/Les_4_Saisons_Nutella_Crepe_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Sophie perfecting the French knife and fork method for her Banana Nutella crepe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248196439-59D4NXPDQ2510O512V74/Les_4_Saisons_Crepe_La_Normande.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France La Normande crepe which was everyone’s dessert, except for Sophie who had her Banana Nutella crepe as dessert and lunch in one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248309518-QPNRGH5809Q8BYMIKIOM/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Kevin_Ellie_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Kevin exploring the town of Amboise with his girls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248307372-O9MNXUJQIR5YI6AHYWIU/Chocolatier_in_Town_of_Amboise.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France One of the many quaint shops located on the main street leading to the château https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248308114-YODJNMOG47EXJIP2FTJL/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Architecture.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France One of the buildings in the town of Amboise with unique architectural features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248308478-1CP57XKJYCA9L68OWYCV/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Architecture_Blue_Doors.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France One of the beautiful homes located in the central part of Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248310872-JWW4ST8DRE6TQ8W1HDWJ/Exploring_Town_of_Amboise_Saint-Hubert_Chapel_in_Background.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Looking back down the street toward Saint-Hubert Chapel high above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248489798-AF05R1FL9PRXKF0H95EA/Leonardo_da_Vinic_Statue_Across_Loire_River_from_Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Sophie_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Sophie, Ellie, and Rachel posing on the Leonardo da Vinci statue across the Loire River from the château. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248488343-TLAL8TMG7OSC21XMGPUM/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_from_Across_Loire_River.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France View of Château d’Amboise and the surrounding buildings of the town of Amboise from across the Loire River, near the Leonardo da Vinci statue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248757575-86ZE3KLI3DATPEKWV799/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Approaching_Entrance_Ellie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Ellie and Kevin approaching the ramp at the entrance of Château Royal d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248758016-VHTUQ6MJ52IKIAJS4VJZ/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Entrance_Ramp_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Kevin, Sophie, and Rachel walking up the entrance ramp toward the castle with “murder holes” visible above them https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248810396-IY911DGWD3YPKJRAWNNR/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Histopad_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Sophie is studying the information about this room and its history on her HistoPad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702248811085-FOR0XZMA3TVGCQFCDE57/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Histopads_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Ellie and Rachel also found the HistoPad to be a valuable source of information during our tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249084161-5X9ZL30HP5UYEU9WO0TH/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Saint-Hubert_Chapel_Exterior.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France We spent several minutes admiring the stunning carvings that adorned Saint-Hubert Chapel before going inside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249084449-CWHY4QCIFL0X17IOCQ8R/Saint-Hubert_Chapel_Interior_Leonardo_da_Vinci_Grave_Sophie.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Sophie posing in front of the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci inside Saint-Hubert Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249085223-FGOZEIHZO7976OFZW40F/Saint-Hubert_Chapel_Interior_Stained_Glass.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Ornate vaulted ceilings, intricate carvings, and stained glass featured inside Saint-Hubert Chapel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249271671-0RE9JO0I8223EJ8MYT8H/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Detailed_Columns.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France The Great Council Room with its intricate vaulted ceiling and detailed columns contained a throne and featured a huge fireplace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249272656-1F750ZKU4JSN62ALCURN/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Large_Fireplace.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France This fireplace was located in the Great Council Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249272070-6L2VMMAH4MQJLVVH9JE7/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Knight.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France This suit of armor delighted Rachel who loves learning about period clothing and weapons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249274402-THCLZ43M4T5RP2NB9522/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Stained_Glass.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France We loved these gorgeous stained glass windows and the view of the village outside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249450657-ZWCWG1O791ZUATH75EWI/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_Gargoyles.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France This view from a balcony of the château allowed us to admire the intricate carvings of the gargoyles and also catch a glimpse of the Leonardo da Vinci statue gazing back at us from across the Loire River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249449976-ONMGN4L8OZEIA01TS0EI/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Les_Minimes_Tower.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France View of the spiral ramp located inside Les Minimes Tower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249559818-LJGVB1NX4NUW6YQ068IF/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France One of the bedrooms we were able to view inside the château https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249560119-URLXDETYIJ861Z1UNSPJ/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Interior_Death_oh_Leonardo_da_Vinci_Painting.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France This oil painting created in 1818 by Jean-Auguste-Dominique is titled Death of Leonardo da Vinci and depicts King Francis I comforting his dear friend as he takes his last breath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249560951-DNZN4BZFOMDSTYNTQX1D/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_View_Toward_Loire_River.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Looking out across the Loire River from one of the balconies of the château. (If you look closely, you can see Leonardo da Vinci’s statue looking back at us from under some trees across the way.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249706477-1UUFXD16BN7IBSM3SNNU/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Gardens.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Some of the formal plantings in the gardens of Château d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249704672-JRM6DBRS0IZW4NPTAFQC/Family_Selfie_Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Gardens.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Family selfie from the gardens with the château behind us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249828275-XQYKIQ0KUPOWGIOVTAFW/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Gardens_Algerian_Refugee_Tribute.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France View of the garden that was created to pay tribute to the Algerian refugees that died during the time that they were detained at Château d’Amboise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249827843-H17DBALI24RP2TFKJWJM/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_From_Gardens_Large_Tree.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France A giant tree providing plenty of shade to relax and enjoy the gardens and the castle itself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702249827033-ZCI1ZLBR91XKEI3CAQID/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_Rear.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France View of the château from the courtyard area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702250006507-0O62EXK2K1LW9ANEZ54K/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_Gate.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France We loved this cobblestone path in the garden that led to a beautiful gate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702250008808-F0AL4UHOQVIGWDDUVQTF/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Leonardo_da_Vinci_Bust.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France Bust statue of Leonardo da Vinci, lovingly featured in a prominent location in the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702250008808-4Z8UI430OD7HI1J8DUF2/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_Exterior_From_Gardens_Bench_in_Foreground.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Amboise, France View of Château d’Amboise from a peaceful spot in the gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702250123089-VQ7VFUE0X7O724GEGWUN/Le_Shelby_Hamburger_Meal_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Blois, France Sophie and Rachel digging into their burgers at Le Shelby. Sophie goes for the American method and Rachel embraces the French knife and fork method of eating a burger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702250122691-WHL5BA2J92JY8LGGME23/Le_Shelby_Big_Boy_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Blois, France Sophie and Rachel pose with the “Big Boy” statue outside Le Shelby restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c2d95e47-a960-4e9b-b469-292a5e63feea/Chateau_Royal_d%27Amboise_From_Near_Entrance_Ramp.jpg Blog - Château Royal d’Amboise, France - Make it stand out Our view of Château d’Amboise as we prepared to leave after touring the gardens. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/dhuizon-france monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/feb8792d-e27a-4d8d-b5fa-f71d9bb3b455/Dhuizon_France_Front.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Make it stand out View of our cottage style Airbnb home from outside the front gate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701554964174-APU8XEJY21ZXQOA7WARU/Dhuizon_France_Home_Entrance.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France This beautiful Airbnb was so welcoming with its cottage feel and beautiful flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702344127786-GACKW488TK2SMD8ZCECY/Dhuizon_France_Owner_Photo_Front_Exterior.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Photo provided by owner: Side view of the front entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701554962551-XOJ5ZGF8S862IO4K3M1I/Dhuizon_France_Driveway.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France The entire property was gated providing a safe place to play and beautiful views of the lovingly landscaped yard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701554962079-L4IRUFCYW9OL5RX670Z2/Dhuizon_France_Backyard_with_Slide.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France View of the spacious fenced backyard with plenty of room for kids to play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702343707612-0M5UYSACC5Z6KS1O4A7G/Dhuizon_France_Owner_Photo_Outdoor_Living_Area.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Photo provided by owner: View of back of the cottage from the covered seating area in the backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701554965375-82JXS74MQXNDTGKISCAM/Dhuizon_France_Split_Front_Door.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Front entry featuring a split door to allow in fresh air https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555228446-7171QV9OTKW5HH1MSQQB/Dhuizon_France_Bathroom_with_Window.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Large full bath with a stunning view of the private backyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555227878-5FC4O1XF90GMRPYMBT31/Dhuizon_France_Bathroom_Sophie.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Sophie posing in front of the dual sink vanity in the full bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555323034-TAPW5LX4D9GNKQWP2SG9/Dhuizon_France_Dining_Room_Sophie_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France All three girls enjoying the spacious dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555229257-2CC1MN704F4V5BRSDYAF/Dhuizon_France_Desk.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Desk area adjacent to the dining room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555232997-6RYVIN5849VL6EVSLEGX/Dhuizon_France_Utility_Room.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Located opposite the laundry in the utility room were cabinets with supplies and loads of brochures for local attractions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555233319-XO4H90Q98LKOWXQABDAR/Dhuizon_France_Utility_Room_Laundry.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France We made good use of the washing machine in the utility room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702343986445-JMBALPPZ4Q9GQYHUZD8G/Dhuizon_France_Primary_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Primary bedroom with view of the backyard & terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555231232-R108CQOTVGR1VWHQ6TA2/Dhuizon_France_Living+Room.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Cozy Living Room with a working fireplace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555232318-0J4Q4S4C19ZJASSAJ28I/Dhuizon_France_Twin_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Twin beds in room shared by the Littles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1702343829795-2MLKYJQR4175P9BH4J3M/Dhuizon_France_Owner_Photo_Bedroom.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Photo provided by owner: View of the room Ellie used which included a comfortable full sized bed and a desk that she made use of throughout our stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555587089-KIFK8T4MBE8ENLK1D8BM/Dhuizon_France_Sunset_Over_Houses.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France A view from the front of the cottage as the sun begins to set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555587412-ZSJBBXFLXDQ3BQ9SBQQF/Dhuizon_France_Town_La_Maison_de_Sophie.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Some of the shops we saw on our walk through town. Sophie loved that this one had her name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555653901-KVIJQL4GS0CP2DMCP0HY/Dhuizon_France_Kitchen.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France Well organized, modern kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701555654504-06XCSJHK9PH393OZRAUE/Dhuizon_France_Kitchen_Sitting_Area.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Dhuizon, France This small counter in the kitchen provided a great place to grab a bite to eat or rest while keeping an eye on dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/81558ec6-0336-40e9-8b00-ab49684f8d78/Dhuizon_France_Sunset.jpg Blog - Dhuizon, France - Make it stand out Sunset view from the front of the Cottage Home https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/le-chateau-dusse-france monthly 0.5 2023-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5f787f8c-0a3d-4ba9-bfe0-90108c41aebc/Le_Chateau_D%27Usse_Exterior_Angle_Close-Up.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Make it stand out Our view of Château d’Ussé as we approached https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030120226-NX34YALC1X05WURN5EDV/Approaching_Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Walking the path to the château gave us the feeling of stepping into the pages of a fairy tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030121109-F7IHV7XVOUHFPP0P33SK/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Angle_Close-Up_Light.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Side view of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030124376-N6B8513YYH1OF9JEFQFO/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Front_Sophie_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Colleen and Rachel wandering the courtyard of Château d’Ussé while Sophie discovers where the former prison is located https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030122432-0PJG6JCNKU1WS9QG6TNV/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Front_Courtyard_View.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Front view of Château d’Ussé from the courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030117000-7V1Y5BR2Q821FUHS39U7/Family_Selfie_Le_Chateau_d%27Usse.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Family selfie in front of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030124621-YU2QXZKBLBPR5TDVWX14/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Terrace_Ellie_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Ellie, Kevin, Sophie, & Rachel enjoying the view of the gardens from the terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030348784-5CLGCG3FJG1H0E7Z99SB/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Chapel_Exterior.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France The Collegiate Chapel of Notre Dame d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030350356-7XBTA6GVXKPSIC79XN78/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Chapel_Interior.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Inside the Collegiate Chapel of Notre Dame d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030351794-XXMO2U5IP1GRA3PAO3HS/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Chapel_Exterior_Bench_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Rachel and Ellie enjoying the view just outside the Collegiate Chapel of Notre Dame d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030461985-B06QMF3DLD145CL4K02P/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Wine_Cellar.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Part of the wine cellar built into the rocks adjacent to Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030460263-J8EGLB1RI1AEU72WL63S/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Stables_Transportation.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Several carriages on display in the stables at Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030461577-N24NM69VRXZT6Q0KQVAR/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Turret_Ellie_Colleen_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Ellie, Rachel, Sophie, & Colleen wander from the wine cellar & stables toward the château https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030458330-0RKBTF2IUETS0XM96EC4/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Bridge.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View from the front courtyard of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030539194-YQS7WWL1W0Z68YAAEZDH/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_Mannequins_Maleficent.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Maleficent is featured in this scene, one of many that told the original story of “La Belle Au Bois Dormant” (or “Sleeping Beauty” in English) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030539958-0G71GMTSVUUNAI1NWCA2/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_Mannequins_Sleeping_Beauty.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Prince Philip arrives to awaken Aurora in this scene recreated in the château https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701033010962-90XS49YRPJ5LIFT9IQSI/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Window_Gardens_View.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View of the gardens from a small window in the tower of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030642099-MGU7KHSPNV1UMOMLTYNH/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Gardens_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Colleen & Rachel admiring the gardens created by the same landscape architect who designed the formal gardens at Versailles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030643162-BRB0JM1YO4HLPBYTNEJL/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Gardens.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View of the formal gardens and the village beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701034285843-O3499F93LFPOZ5HL734Z/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Gardens_Castle_Base_View.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View of the formal gardens in the shadow of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030763646-WDUE1Z19EO4AXBWAPFUU/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Castle_View_from_Gardens.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View of Château d’Ussé from the formal gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030765118-OLF8YJG4NRIHLDHAF9IQ/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Gardens_Colorful.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France View of the spectacular landscape from the wildflower garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030870997-FY7LBQ79P1QDAVRTJYSB/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_Dining_Room.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Formal dining room at Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030871324-VMN2A1LSRTQN93O4OQDY/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_King_Louis_XIV_Bust.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Bust of King Louis XIV https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030872755-URG91555UQ04WEKZACL9/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_Knight_Rachel.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Rachel loved this suit of armor and sword https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030872974-I5B65G4QJ8DMGJVDDHYW/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Interior_Tapestry.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Enormous tapestry on display at Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030970619-CQUIQ21WO39PO0DX7C45/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Baguette_Meal_Rachel_Ellie_Sophie_Colleen.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Enjoying freshly made baguette sandwiches with a view of Château d’Ussé https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1701030970610-12IQ1O8I4CCQRSB2L4R3/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Exterior_Angle_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Le Château d’Ussé, France Our view from the sandwich shop where we enjoyed our fresh baguette sandwiches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/98ace66a-4533-476c-ad9e-4755101aa1cf/Le_Chateau_d%27Usse_Full_Castle_View_Driving_Away.jpg Blog - Le Château d'Ussé, France - Make it stand out View of Château d’Ussé from the other side of the bridge into the village https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/15-reasons-to-visit-pays-de-la-loire-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2023-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/fe0f585c-c89f-4f25-92ab-11467bbd8da6/Puy_du_Fou_Bridge_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie pose on a bridge in a medieval village in Puy du Fou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700352921466-5EAJ8W5HF4FRVESTA6KG/French_Farm_Home.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France The exterior of our amazing Airbnb in Saint-Hilaire-le-Vourhis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700352921941-ROZC53P9L28L5QCJ7ABQ/French_Farm_View_Sophie_on_Swingset.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire The peaceful country setting we enjoyed during our farm stay in France, featuring Sophie playing on the swingset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700352920055-FGSIJ9GA5U0VSCP6BKPM/French_Farm_Bunnies_Sophie_Petting_Black_Bunny.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Sophie’s bunny responsibilities for our stay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353074533-CK064O95DNL6VAHWPBK4/Puy_du_Fou_Bird_Show.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Hundreds of birds circle above us during the finale of the Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353074949-QPWZV2GDF3RG5BONH09L/Puy_du_Fou_Family_Selfie_Inside_Colosseum.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Family selfie at the colosseum in Puy du Fou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353075808-KV02NN3Q2QI2ZW4E5VY9/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Secret_de_la_Lance_Rearing_Horse_Bow.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Marguerite bowing to one of the knights as his horse rears up at the end of the Le Secret de la Lance show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353425309-UBR35EMASVNGR46X85TT/Les_Machines_Heron_Over-Head_Rachel.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Rachel, flying above us in the bottom right basket of the heron at La Galerie des Machines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353423767-M223EX3TWUH5X0OUXH3D/Carrousel_des_Mondes_Marins.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France A view of the massive Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700353425121-SRYBL0MZ48WIN2FRX4PO/Le_Grand_Elephant_Sophie_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Sophie, Rachel, and Ellie shading their eyes while enjoying front row access to this beautiful and massive piece of architecture in motion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700354445545-WOMIU3B9S2K2KGKXYQU6/Le_Pouliguen_Rocks_in_Foreground.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France View of the beach from Le Pouliguen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700354444247-XNS4I4BJBUDWBTYXKIV2/Family_Selfie_Le_Pouliguen_Beach.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Family selfie from the beach at Le Pouliguen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1700354444564-TDD5NRPTZPQFNOADNTLW/Le_Pouliguen_Bright_Setting_Sun_Rocky_Foreground.jpg Blog - 15 Reasons to Visit Pays de la Loire, France with Kids - Pays de la Loire, France Sparkling water as the sun drops https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/puy-du-fou-france monthly 0.5 2023-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/6da9febd-51ee-41dd-9db9-8c66e944ea6c/Puy_du_Fou_Les_Chevaliers_de_la_Table_Ronde_Set.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Make it stand out A view of the set of “Les Chevaliers de la Table Ronde” (the Knights of the Round Table) Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816121953-1RP760AU1PCXADQ7BD9K/Puy_du_Fou_Blacksmith.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Looking in at the blacksmiths' workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816123375-B6KB7YVL66XR90PPXKMX/Puy_du_Fou_Blacksmith_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Rachel enjoying the recreated villages while standing outside the blacksmiths’ workshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816121883-C8MDD0MLHPGXE8H8BORE/Puy_du_Fou_Bakery.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Looking in at the hot, wood-fired oven used by the bakers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816124146-4QRLT094CZC9AI1UCR9U/Puy_du_Fou_Grand_Carillon.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Le Grand Carillon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816396912-QBLI9RGRA7P264RZIYJU/Puy_du_Fou_Village_Ellie_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Kevin and Rachel lead the way into the village of Saint Philbert le Vieil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816393623-97YMA1CU6U83PWO5IFPR/Puy_du_Fou_Hut.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A Viking-style hut in the village of Saint Philbert le Vieil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816396247-MU57MJ6A20E12GQYEGEM/Puy_du_Fou_Swords_Axes_Shield.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Some weapons and a shield on display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816394110-AVTU7YOHQVUO0693R4ZY/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Chaudron.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Le Chaudron Restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816394619-A859LU12YCPRHL6VN1O3/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Chaudron_Fish_and_Chips.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Our fish & chips lunch with delicious tartar sauce and a dessert of chocolate mousse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816395237-BOV203ZAZ7QK366RI025/Puy_du_Fou_Selfie_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Ellie & Sophie take a selfie together after a delicious lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816764558-ECVTZVZ9AOGBEHAVBTAY/Puy_du_Fou_Watching_Stoneworker_Sophie_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Sophie, Ellie, & Rachel admiring the sculptures and the sculptor at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816761537-F5URPEYNB3JL896FK2ZO/Puy_du_Fou_Stoneworker.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A sculptor at work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816761405-SWNPF1M2IQ4RF0SURKII/Puy_du_Fou_Leatherworker_Sophie_Ellie_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Sophie, Ellie, Colleen, & Rachel admiring the beautiful leather work in one of the shops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816759995-0V52OM12XI6XMFKBCIUI/Puy_du_Fou_La_Taverne_Menu.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France The menu at La Taverne restaurant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816990783-2TJJYMWGI8QGSHIPBDU8/Puy_du_Fou_Lake_Fountain.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A fountain in one of the ponds found in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816990184-DM756HIWW7QRJ8VICG2X/Puy_du_Fou_Chickens_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Rachel relaxing on the fence while watching the chickens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816992761-0B8I79IBZCJAKHVDKBWG/Puy_du_Fou_Sheep.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Some of the many animals we found in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699816991813-8E32P2BUTGLTUN7014G9/Puy_du_Fou_Playground.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Even the playgrounds maintained the time period illusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818516223-9IPRZ7RK329OKJNDRVW2/Puy_du_Fou_Bald_Eagle.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A bald eagle and another large bird fly overhead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818516465-RX4POERLI8XJHCVQDUE7/Puy_du_Fou_Bird_Show.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Hundreds of birds circle above us during the show’s finale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818517402-06KO4GOG1FMX0QT2EBXM/Puy_du_Fou_Owl.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France One of the handlers for the Le Bal des Oiseaux Fantômes show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818787116-I4XYKDAP8WF1RN8CUMVA/Puy_du_Fou_Approaching_Colosseum_Kevin_Colleen.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Making our way to the colosseum for a show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818792653-64UM342C9G0SP3K4UA6G/Puy_du_Fou_Family_Selfie_Inside_Colosseum.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Family selfie at the colosseum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818789014-PX8GIALGD7SQUHWX0MH6/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Interior_Bird_Statues.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France 2 large bird statues standing guard inside the colosseum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818790729-SELKCWZBC4E4VZC33KT8/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Show_Fire.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France The colosseum show gets under way with a performer wearing a mask, surrounded by dancers with fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818791927-I6VA1EBEQ0TX3M9K552K/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Show_White_Male_Lion.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A rare white lion entrances the crowd at the colosseum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818791444-M1PX4OUTMJMTFJF8TX71/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Show_Tiger.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France The guards lead the tiger to the jail cart to “consume” the prisoners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818790163-ALKEZ1LEP0BCZMKNM90E/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Show_Female_Lions.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Three female lions keeping guard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699818789190-DEQPU18Q5MA0319PAEYT/Puy_du_Fou_Colosseum_Show_Charioteers.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Horses and chariots race around the colosseum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819102584-WZGFWICWHBZ4654YTS1V/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Secret_de_la_Lance_Horse_Knight_Arrival.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France A knight arriving on horseback, with full color guard, at the Le Secret de la Lance show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819103878-65ZH00WAETV0LMAXKFWD/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Secret_de_la_Lance_Riders_Circle.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Multiple riders circling Marguerite during the show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819103016-RN35NE092ZIMA7DCY9GE/Puy_du_Fou_Le_Secret_de_la_Lance_Rearing_Horse_Bow.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Marguerite bowing to one of the knights as his horse rears up at the end of the Le Secret de la Lance show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819485598-GWP5C4LXXQTXFNR8S0CF/Puy_du_Fou_Gate.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Gate leading to one of the villages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819488770-IICR1VCGYSXR3MNL4ZNE/Puy_du_Fou_Rachel_Axe.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Rachel, wearing her elf ears, was in her happy place at Puy du Fou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819489292-CJRWNDS0DPFTHNJUWCL4/Puy_du_Fou_Village_Home_Sophie_Fireplace.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Sophie imagining herself having a meal in this ancient structure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699819485633-WM205F3LNCWGVUUCQ6MV/Puy_du_Fou_Banner_Rachel.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Puy du Fou - Les Epesses, France Rachel had the most amazing time at Puy du Fou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/64c1794e-2c9c-4432-90eb-8aa5a4622819/Puy_du_Fou_Village.jpg Blog - Puy du Fou, France - Make it stand out Shop fronts in the village of Chasseloup https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/french-family-farm-stay monthly 0.5 2023-11-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7423635c-b3bf-4cfd-9fda-842a9b8ce7c6/French_Farm_Home_Windows_Rachel_Ellie_Sophie_Colleen.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Make it stand out Rachel, Ellie, Sophie, & Colleen pose in the windows of our Airbnb at the farm in Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120409163-19P6PN0XZFJUO058C98K/French_Farm_Bunnies_Black_Bunny_Eating.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France A bunny nibbling one of his favorite snacks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120410595-06XI59H526UFE2BSFXOC/French_Farm_Bunnies_Sophie_Petting_Black_Bunny.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Sophie’s responsibilities for our stay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120411480-KJXEH8AXVKATRX2X0WUB/French_Farm_Bunnies_Sophie_Petting_Both_Bunnies.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Sophie really bonded with both bunnies and hated to leave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120409694-9NTA6WPRTH2L648FOSUA/French_Farm_Bunnies_Sophie.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Sophie “hard at work” with the bunnies she enjoyed so much https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120603171-BFXK3AWFXJ3U7CAESNP1/French_Farm_Pool_Table.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France We put this pool table to good use throughout our stay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120600930-H3GX8WUPN33I5QZPL7CW/French_Farm_Pool_Game_Colleen.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Colleen focusing on her shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120601340-NI1AJ0YWO8FWKEBVZ4RI/French_Farm_Pool_Game_Ellie.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Ellie making her play https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120602101-KJLCTM2Z9RBLAMQI0XRJ/French_Farm_Pool_Game_Rachel.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Rachel getting in on the action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120602944-I8UTCWLBIO88K6A68N1I/French_Farm_Pool_Game_Sophie.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Sophie lines one up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120842939-OVXJJ6EVA0G3RR892569/French_Farm_Family_Room_View_1.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France View of the family room, I loved the deep set windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120843215-3BM0VBRA5CI27RLY029D/French_Farm_Family_Room_View_2.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Another view of the family room with the door leading to the kitchen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120841942-37Y2317PVAE0F1SSWFLD/French_Farm_Bedroom.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Kevin & Colleen’s room was large and included a crib for any guests with an infant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699120842192-6Q1T14C21GG80VV35C02/French_Farm_Bedroom_Office_Desk.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France A quiet work space in the corner of Kevin & Colleen’s room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121255081-GQ0YEH2NHYLCQUW82L23/French_Farm_Ellie_Colleen.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Ellie & Colleen accidentally “twinning” for the day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121250894-8V8R20T1EYA71VW3TTSY/French_Farm_Selfie_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Ellie and Rachel enjoying a relaxing spot in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121253610-GOX7B5X8Y1S6U2OIT068/French_Farm_View_Sophie_on_Swingset.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France The peaceful country setting we enjoyed during our farm stay in France, featuring Sophie playing on the swingset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121499362-IP25Y8RHKTEQ11ACNXX2/French_Farm_Sophie_Car.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Though almost too big for it, Sophie enjoyed pedaling this car around the farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121501660-QMYR82S6E0E6BG5EWVJJ/French_Farm_Swingset_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Rachel and Sophie enjoying the swingset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121498917-L8F09D3Z2UTJAZO8A979/French_Farm_Ping_Pong_Table_Cat_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France This barn cat interrupted a game of table tennis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1699121500267-PJ8QZYFUDQGJYDXI09FY/French_Farm_Sophie_Running.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Saint-Hilaire-le-Vouhis, France Sophie getting some exercise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/35c2c0d4-b06c-453e-b391-c9ac54eff1b9/French_Farm_Home.jpg Blog - French Family Farm Stay - Make it stand out Our Airbnb was adjacent to the family farm house https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/les-machines-de-lile-nantes-france monthly 0.5 2023-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1efbc204-73e4-4632-8137-88050ffd902b/Les_Machines_Heron_Mid-Flight_Rachel.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Make it stand out Rachel (bottom right) getting to be an active participant in one of the demonstrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597096329-8NV68UAP0Q80R7YXTEWP/Les_Machines_Birds_Mating_Dance_Colleen_Sophie.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France A machinist explains to Colleen & Sophie how to control one of the birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597096604-85HSFH24CF1HXM32N8M5/Les_Machines_Birds_Mating_Dance_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France The group learning how to control their parts for the “mating dance” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597097207-8AVSTQMQ5AMFE4EO7RNO/Les_Machines_Birds_Mating_Dance_In-Motion_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France All the participants focused on their individual roles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597097436-XQW0N0VVYE6EWI0NLXVC/Les_Machines_Birds_Mating_Dance_In-Motion_Funny_Colleen_Sophie_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France Getting a laugh as the machinists help out with the “mating dance” and we have to start making bird calls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597100326-GF5BRXOPHBOG6DZZ2KD9/Les_Machines_Heron_Pre-Flight_Rachel.jpg Blog - 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Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France Sophie and Ellie focusing on doing their part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698597806125-FVXYI6VXG74SX33ZZUZT/Les_Machines_Ant_In-Motion_Close-Up_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France Sophie and Ellie helping to control the ant as it walks across the massive space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698598031272-9F6EM6GWJULKK6FQ5GWM/Carrousel_des_Mondes_Marins.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France A view of the massive Le Carrousel des Mondes Marins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698598033110-J5ECSQJ4KQ2CFMBGCJ9W/Carrousel_des_Mondes_Marins_Rachel.jpg Blog - Les Machines de L’île Nantes, France - Nantes, France Rachel aboard 1 of 2 available hippocampi on the carousel (staying true to her love of mythology) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1698598031570-4KYM0BKI4IEBU6Y84400/Carrousel_des_Mondes_Marins_Kevin.jpg Blog - 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Le Pouliguen, France - Le Pouliguen, France Sunset at Le Pouliguen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9479597f-9ef8-400e-9fd2-4e5ea0b9c0de/Le_Pouliguen_Panorama_Kevin.jpg Blog - Le Pouliguen, France - Make it stand out Kevin seated atop a boulder enjoying the view https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/rennes-france monthly 0.5 2023-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5d739743-4247-4ed7-bc27-a16fc7cb17d3/Rennes_France_Macarons.jpg Blog - Rennes, France - Make it stand out Delicious French macarons https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/16-reasons-to-visit-normandy-france-with-kids monthly 0.5 2026-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9b39dc29-c2e5-4dab-8853-fd9f1023edba/Normandy_Town_Bridge.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out Normandy, France, is full of lush greenery, stunning waterways, & plentiful quaint towns for the whole family to enjoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b54fddbd-6a79-4dec-8dbb-47808b36781c/Normandy_Etretat_Rocky_Beach_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie, exploring the rocky beach of Étretat, France, in the country’s Normandy region. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/cc781b16-11d8-4f0d-b345-7be674589604/Normandy_American_Cemetery_Grounds.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out The Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/ab3f14ea-98fe-4672-a8f9-72298b3c0b59/Normandy_Mont_Saint-Michel_Arrival_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out Arriving for an overnight stay at Mont-Saint-Michel with just our backpacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/718bdade-0105-4ccd-a9b6-5293477edc63/Normandy_Caen_Normandie_Sign_Girls.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie, posing in front of the Caen, Normandie, sign outside the Abbey of Saint-Étienne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7e87f4e6-001e-4ce4-8ee3-bbb25d7a729b/Normandy_Monet_Garden_Flower_Arches.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out A beautiful, floral-arch view of Claude Monet’s house in Giverny, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/33b55824-3602-4d36-9075-632826904b8f/Normandy_Bayeux_Adventure_Park_Rachel_Sophie_Collage.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out Rachel & Sophie, trying out some of the obstacle courses at Bayeux Adventure Park in Normandy, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7ba494bd-34ac-424b-ad6d-a43827369a31/Normandy_Sheep_Omaha_Beach_Cliffs.jpg Blog - 16 Reasons to Visit Normandy, France with Kids (2026) - Make it stand out We found sheep throughout France, but they thrived in the lush rolling hills of Normandy. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/mont-saint-michel-france monthly 0.5 2023-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/186cc96b-578f-4e49-a7ec-75479bf054dd/Mont_Saint-Michel_Bay_View_of_Island_Town.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Make it stand out View of Mont-Saint-Michel from outside the fortified walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695823808177-7DN8LVD7ICTBDPLGTSWT/Mont_Saint-Michel_Sheep_Foreground.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Distant view of Mont-Saint-Michel as we approached https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695823814911-0OGSWXALA9X9AE62373L/Family_Selfie_Mont_Saint-Michel.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Family selfie from the shuttle drop-off on the causeway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/456df30f-b99e-41ec-b739-077f1a31b1c4/Kingdom_of_Corona_Disney_Tangled_Inspired_by_MSM_Drawn_by_Rachel.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Make it stand out Rachel’s recent drawing of Corona from the Disney movie, Tangled. The designs for this kingdom, where Rapunzel’s parents ruled, were inspired by Mont-Saint-Michel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824321462-WUCHZ6VGFRO3SG2M9QHG/Mont_Saint-Michel_Arrival_Kevin_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Kevin and the Littles walking across the causeway toward Mont Saint Michel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824322703-D8P0ZN1KA5H0FDR94ZHK/Mont_Saint-Michel_Arrival_Town_Ellie_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Walking through the cobblestone streets to our hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824321580-8IER8ZMF7Z51J7QCSU3Q/Mont_Saint-Michel_Arrival_Hotel_Ellie_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Ellie climbing the steps to our hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824548146-55ZDRNXOOY3CSKZ3HA47/Mont_Saint-Michel_Bolognaise_Sophie.jpg Blog - 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Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Crowning the entire city was the beautiful gothic abbey, lit up like a glorious palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824852640-9TOQH1880I4PYRJ4NW3S/Mont_Saint-Michel_Night_Explortion_Colleen_Sophie.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Drawbridge to the interior of the city https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824851200-A4FAJHUMOHBUCH68L73T/Mont_Saint-Michel_Night_Exploration_Cemetery.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France View of the abbey from a cemetery below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695824851541-1QCILS01RWBLVBK3AJ1R/Mont_Saint-Michel_Night_Exploration_Chapel_Stained_Glass.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Stained glass of a little chapel where people were attending service late in the evening https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825236279-7VWHZ8XTBJPEKQ3IXFHA/Mont_Saint-Michel_Breakfast_Coffee_Mug.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Enjoying our morning coffee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825236454-PI7L7SYOT5FWHNNFVIX9/Mont_Saint-Michel_Sophie_Nutella.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Sophie getting every last bit of Nutella https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825572292-7JDKXDVWPU3WOZ58ABOW/Mont_Saint-Michel_Suits_of_Armor.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Suits of armor on the balconies above as we made our way up to the abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825568467-840ZSM5VK4S7RNG34AUD/Mont_Saint-Michel_Abbey_Ellie.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Ellie makes her way up to the abbey, beneath the ancient architectural features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825570030-AER5D0PBOSEYTOU4O8S3/Mont_Saint-Michel_Abbey_Spire.jpg Blog - 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Mont Saint Michel, France Several swords on display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825995767-R6ABE3EH3BIT91C4DQ33/Mont_Saint-Michel_Shopping_Suit_of_Armor.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Suit of armor on display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695825995689-MNHH748J2PBRW424DZ0C/Mont_Saint-Michel_Shopping_Sophie_Sword_Shield.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France A little cosplay for Sophie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826121130-ZR9UPIUUGZH9KEYJ9WQN/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Resaurant.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France View of some of the buildings that serve as homes and shops along the main street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826122725-YOWYD6GBH6F2XRK754Z7/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Walkway.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France We found lots of little hidden walkways in our exploration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826121435-4W9CFZR0HBRB4V1HB5BT/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Stairs_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France Girls posing on a stone staircase in front of the abbey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826290778-F7WUXKZVKWU1G5EXO2I3/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Bay_View_French_Flag.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France These walls have protected the city for centuries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826291213-KMSX7I1M14H6Y4E5CNVQ/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Bay_View_of_Abbey.jpg Blog - Mont-Saint-Michel, France - Mont Saint Michel, France View of Mont-Saint-Michel from outside the walls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1695826292259-QQW5LR22NN3PB2TBW4PU/Mont_Saint-Michel_Day_Exploration_Bay_View_Sophie.jpg Blog - 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Hollywood Studios, Orlando https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/10-practical-remedies-for-travel-fatigue monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c696e6d4-d499-493a-9170-d33bbac91fae/Travel_Fatigue_Sophie_Slide.jpg Blog - 10 Practical Remedies for Travel Fatigue - Make it stand out Sophie demonstrating what Travel Fatigue feels like https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/travel-fatigue monthly 0.5 2023-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5d70593d-94ba-4b0a-93a0-869f5391a8f5/Travel_Fatigue_Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Travel Fatigue - Make it stand out The Littles are wiped out by the pace of our travels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1693762776720-25CKU7B7SIZ91JOEGNDJ/Travel_Fatigue_Holiday_Inn_Express_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Travel Fatigue - West Monroe, LA Rachel & Ellie still sound asleep well into the morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1693762776901-6DGAH5MJ8WL6I1TI4170/Travel_Fatigue_Rental_Car_Sophie.jpg Blog - Travel Fatigue - West Monroe, LA Sophie catching a much-needed nap in the van https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/dallas-texas-with-kids-family-travel monthly 0.5 2025-08-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7a99cc8c-1476-4429-8573-79a4abf2c956/AT%26T_Stadium_Field_Goal_Post_Rachel_Ellie_Colleed_Sophie.jpg Blog - Experience Dallas: Top Family Activities Kids Will Enjoy! - Make it stand out Ellie, Colleen, & the Littles, having a little fun by the Cowboys’ goalpost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b8ba4829-ed90-44c2-badf-3046d2a971a5/AT%26T_Stadium_Exterior.jpg Blog - Experience Dallas: Top Family Activities Kids Will Enjoy! - Make it stand out Front view of AT&T Stadium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1693013380351-O5N481NZFB92COQ3P2KO/AT%26T_Stadium_Pro_Shop_Rachel.jpg Blog - Experience Dallas: Top Family Activities Kids Will Enjoy! - Rachel, considering an Ezekiel Elliott jersey. 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“Hangry” - Las Vegas, NV Showing her surprise and relief that the suffering is over https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/837b3d41-0f2c-447d-a15a-6b5c7beaf59d/Las_Vegas_Treasure_Island_Goofy_Sophie.jpg Blog - “Hangry” - Make it stand out Sophie is now fully transformed back into her usual silly and happy self https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/las-vegas-with-kids monthly 0.5 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/7ef95164-3c0f-4dde-bb27-71f720cb4176/Family_Selfie_Las_Vegas_Sign.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out A fun, family selfie in front of a smaller version of the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, located in the lower level of the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/bd7f0811-c04e-4a6b-b84b-03978df0d3ff/Las_Vegas_Through_the_Eyes_of_Kids_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - 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Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out Before or after viewing the Bellagio Fountains, step inside the hotel lobby for a look at its impressive Chihuly glass ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/8ff06cb2-089c-4a56-979b-9599b6fd78d7/Las_Vegas_Flamingo_Wildlife_Exhibit_Collage.jpg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out Enjoying a free family trip to the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/fff2aed6-c5da-4342-a4d1-a9aefef9ae43/Las_Vegas_Bellagio_Conservatory_Botanical_Gardens_Collage.jpg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out A look at some of the stunning floral display pieces, located in the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9eb74b22-66a1-4853-9156-6c97d556a5a6/Las_Vegas_High_Roller_Sphere_Nighttime_View.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out Our nighttime view of the High Roller & the Sphere from 1 of our 2 rooms at the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/29e7ae6f-7b13-4b43-b914-c885dcda0863/Las_Vegas_Titanic_Exhibition_Luxor.jpeg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out The Luxor Hotel hosts a fabulous Titanic Exhibit that is worth your time, especially if you or your kids are fascinated by the ill-fated ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/653c29c6-d7d2-4ba4-9645-fb3586c3f682/Family_Picture_Las_Vegas_Blue_Man_Group.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out We had an incredibly fun time at the Blue Man Group show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/4b89f4ae-52c3-4291-9a9d-856b5e39a206/Las_Vegas_Excalibur_Tournament_of_Kings.jpeg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out The lively, kid-friendly Tournament of Kings show is located at Excalibur. If you have younger children, it will be the highlight of their Las Vegas trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/bc045ab3-751a-4a3f-94e6-aed61f2ffcb5/Las_Vegas_High_Roller_Sphere_Daytime_View.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out A daytime view of the High Roller & the Sphere in Las Vegas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/206ec58f-f536-4e0e-bb46-4d739b42e746/Family_Selfie_Las_Vegas_Strip_View.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out A family selfie near the Bellagio Hotel & Casino with some of the Strip in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a1401f6d-8fe2-43c8-a728-72665e0391d2/Las_Vegas_Caesars_Four-Faced_Buddha_Temple.JPG Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out After visiting several Buddhist temples in Thailand, we were surprised to find this temple honoring the 4-Faced Buddha in the heart of Las Vegas, just steps from Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1c4a1a5e-7b43-44a8-8015-5c928c37f661/Las_Vegas_Treasure_Island_Blue_Pirate_Ship.jpg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out A lighted pirate ship outside Treasure Island Hotel & Casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1d179924-569d-4d8d-a22c-22ba573972a2/Las_Vegas_Caesars_David_Reaction_Sophie_Rachel_Collage.jpg Blog - Las Vegas with Kids: Honest Family Guide 2026 - Make it stand out The Littles, getting their first glimpse at the “David” statue in Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/grand-canyon-national-park monthly 0.5 2023-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/5fc16582-2ccb-42d6-b04a-5b02e0ac542b/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Colleen_Ellie.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Make it stand out Colleen & Ellie enjoying sunrise at the Grand Canyon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084116227-HM0062ICPEHA3FU0ZHSK/Grand_Canyon_Burnt_Tree_Remnants.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ We observed a lot of burned trees from a recent fire on our drive into Grand Canyon National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084375826-G0PX7UYGVCEGOKV3DGRV/Grand_Canyon_Sunset_Sophie.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sophie posing in front of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084376651-3Q6ALIE8J5JYUCWUY59H/Grand_Canyon_Sunset_Tree_View.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Our view of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084375642-EEDW8KGWY9EULRVOJD1O/Grand_Canyon_Sunset_Rachel_Ellie.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Rachel & Ellie at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/cc5bbbb9-f8ec-4504-8832-47f3b93d23d5/Grand_Canyon_Sunset_Panorama.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Make it stand out Panoramic view of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084589561-YN50D2K87PGPI1AYBRJG/Grand_Canyon_Cabin_Sophie_Rachel_Top_Bunk.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Happy Littles after their bed was moved away from all of the “Father Long Legs” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084588667-FNGZDJZYF4JKNWK6PADQ/Family_Selfie_Grand_Canyon_Cabin.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Family picture outside our cabin near Grand Canyon Lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084588745-6CBXBJVPYD8RDDFMVPJ6/Grand_Canyon_Cabin_Sophie_Rachel_Bunkbeds.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Littles dangling from their bunk bed in the cabin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688084810662-8YKK5MZ58Y5MDH5DIBOW/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Entrance_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Littles posing at the entrance to Grand Canyon Lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085038689-MLQXXEHA69OC2WEIYH1F/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Canyon_Layers.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Great view of the multiple layers of the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085038529-EICQO34NARPM4EN0XXQ0/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Colorado_River.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sunlight begins to expose the colors of the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085039916-S2L8EY5WD5MPN154UPDM/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Tree_View.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sunrise at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085040225-3XJFMSUBZ74ALHNPKAMP/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Tree_View_Canyon_Layers.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sunrise at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085267197-BT70KKE6ECCHZRM7ILTN/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sunrise reflecting off the rocks of the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085359931-RDROO29P4Y9OND6ZSR4B/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Begging_Chipmunk.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Hungry chipmunk begging for food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085360227-H0J1IEDLBCOZ1HZ9AJA4/Grand_Canyon_Sunrise_Chipmunk.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Cute chipmunk, one of many we encountered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085491692-M8SKXCBO6Z2Y94JKZW24/Family_Selfie_Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Breakfast.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Family selfie after enjoying breakfast at the lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085491695-739FOBAG6RKHH9VCBB5A/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Breakfast_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Rachel being super sweet to her big sis, Ellie, at breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085492763-4CM58BZ4RREQDCDL1Q82/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Breakfast_Sophie.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Sophie enjoying some activities at breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085691648-E9FGLV5LX5N1UKOFDAG8/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Patio_Colleen_Kevin.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Colleen and Kevin at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085692828-V6184HHD4HH34B8ANKVT/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Patio_Ellie_Sophie_Kevin_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Kevin with his girls at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085692676-8EY5KPSC2WQM1I2V9V7G/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Patio_Ellie_Sophie_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Colleen with her girls at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085693706-22AN6O1JXCILJP921YTF/Grand_Canyon_Lodge_Patio_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Rachel excited to see hikers at a lookout point in the canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085694011-7KXVWZ7NE8OYV3ENDWA8/Grand_Canyon_Morning_Walk_Kevin_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Kevin enjoying a safe walk with the Littles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085690418-M0JHLCL96IXSRYLL5J9R/Grand_Canyon_Bench_View_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Littles enjoying a quiet spot and the magnificent view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085691566-2EQ7PTEZTKTU8TR91YBW/Grand_Canyon_Bench_View_Sophie_Rachel_Scared.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ The Littles making scared faces at the Grand Canyon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688085690357-07P20GF58MI21DJ1X94T/Grand_Canyon_Bench_View.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ The view the Littles had from their bench https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1688086360922-NYU9LRLQU1LS3P6XAWIX/Grand_Canyon_Day_View.jpg Blog - Grand Canyon National Park - Grand Canyon, AZ Beautiful sunny morning at the Grand Canyon https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/10-kid-friendly-glamping-locations monthly 0.5 2026-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/48f66d6c-ba77-4c62-a558-5d4885719332/Moab_Under_Canvas_Glamping_Sophie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Top 10 Kid-Friendly Glamping Locations (Updated 2025) - Make it stand out The Littles, standing in front of the tepee where they slept in Moab, Utah https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-exploring-moab-utah monthly 0.5 2023-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/fa74292f-6329-495e-9a9c-ba1951fde7c6/Moab_Under_Canvas_Ellie_Kevin.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Make it stand out Ellie & Kevin standing in front of our luxury glamping quarters at Under Canvas in Moab, UT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687294761086-QLQLFWQHFO8O3YQ6GXJR/Moab_Under_Canvas_Entrance.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, Utah Entrance to Under Canvas Campground in Moab, Utah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687294762262-71DP1K6AGNFUCQ46C066/Moab_Under_Canvas_Luxury_Glamping_Tent.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Exterior view of our deluxe tent at Under Canvas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687294760854-9C362BZGG86UJQESKRAE/Moab_Under_Canvas_Ellie_Kevin_Glamping_Tent.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Ellie and Kevin with our deluxe tent in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687294762103-NYWW4TH4NLC30ZJY02OQ/Moab_Under_Canvas_Sophie_Teepee_Cot.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Sophie relaxing on her sleeping cot in the teepee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687295852729-1DYXGOKQM3WS7936XC5Y/Moab_Under_Canvas_Rainbow_Sunset.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Spectacular rainbow framing the sky just before sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687295852081-QTNX0FTYZ3C22F0G2PTO/Kevin_Sophie_Roasting_Marshmallows.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Kevin, helping Sophie roast a marshmallow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687295851959-IDWH49NWRAGOBPUN65IS/Kevin_Rachel_Roasting_Marshmallows.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Rachel roasting a marshmallow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687295852939-ZU5QTSQLISNJK88EED91/Rachel_Eating_Smores.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Nothing better than a fresh campfire S’more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/dfb0d775-ca0a-4c66-8fab-041f411934ec/Moab_Under_Canvas_Sunset_Panorama.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Make it stand out Sunset at Under Canvas in Moab, Utah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296182131-SOMO17XNHFNAJJC0ZQXZ/Moab_Under_Canvas_Sunrise_Colleen_Rachel.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Colleen & Rachel enjoying the sunrise over Moab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296182163-9K8D4JEGVVUZ6YD53IZY/Moab_Under_Canvas_Sunrise_Kevin_Ellie_Rachel.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Kevin, Ellie, & Rachel smiling in spite of rising before the sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1d15d3df-4d8f-45a6-bd4b-81ea254a1705/Moab_Under_Canvas_Sunrise_Panorama_Rachel_Colleen_Kevin.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Make it stand out Rachel, Colleen, & Kevin enjoying the early morning sunrise over Moab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296495877-XKL2RBFOURU99O46PY8J/Arches_NP_Entrance.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Entrance to Arches National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296496875-GV7VTDGWTJS14EYOLZHT/Arches_NP_Sophie_Ellie_Rachel_Photo_Op.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Our photographers set loose in the park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296496140-HVBYUHA4SOU4B1ZJDO54/Arches_NP_Product_of_Ellie_3_Girls_Photo_Op.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT This was the view the girls had through their cameras https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296493850-IT9L7PD21PECQN24FY06/Arches_NP_Balancing_Rock_Rachel_Sophie_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Girls approaching Balancing Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296494071-5CTBBRTWBW5EVGXIWUNC/Arches_NP_Balancing_Rock_Rachel_Sophie.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Rachel & Sophie posing at Balancing Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296662574-L5FD4QJ24LLH9TN4XMG1/Arches_NP_Balancing_Rock_Sophie_Ellie_Strike_Pose.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Sophie & Ellie striking a pose at Balancing Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296492839-G1Z7Y8YZZ54R32LSICZ1/Arches_NP_Balancing_Rock_Colleen_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Colleen & Ellie at Balancing Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296575191-UM6CZNN4FFX6X2SL8YZF/Arches_NP_Colleen_Kevin.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Colleen & Kevin enjoying Moab Colleen & Kevin enjoying Moab https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296808170-KYH9GGTJ5IWKIS389GKT/Arches_NP_Delicate_Arch_Ellie.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Ellie gazing at Delicate Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296808261-3WFYWOEZ8Q0P69GSY3IA/Arches_NP_Delicate_Arch_Rachel.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Rachel overlooking Delicate Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296971660-PS4PT31G4QX1RTTA14GW/Exploring_Moab_Ellie_Mater.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Ellie found “Mater” in Moab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296950376-VEC3YURE0Z30KOQ7QWBX/Hole_in_the_Rock.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Hole N” the Rock for a fun tourist trap stop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296952118-PFBH219HND8UN08XYWZU/Hole_in_the_Rock_Rachel_BigFoot_Sighting.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Rachel discovered a Bigfoot Sighting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296950977-T9EXMLRQM7OAYSR52T76/Hole_in_the_Rock_Kevin_2-Humped_Camel.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Kevin found the two-humped camel he’d promised us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1687296951451-TEZSTHTILFCXJFXDRBSO/Hole_in_the_Rock_Pig.jpg Blog - Top 5 Tips for Exploring Moab, Utah - Moab, UT Smiling swine at Hole N” the Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a9cebb0c-c48f-47be-b09f-4dc1b813a746/Moab_Under_Canvas_Daytime_Panorama.jpg Blog - 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Getting There is Half the Fun - Denver, CO Our 3 girls with Debbie & John’s 3 girls https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/family-fun-on-the-farm monthly 0.5 2023-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/ccd849fa-0414-4631-800a-63df79165df3/Jilli_Photo_Farm_Sunset.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Make it stand out Fellowcould Farm, Kentucky (Photo by Jilli Worth©) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686087165409-AMZ7XS20BVG3YX2T2D9Z/Jilli_Colleen_Airport_2011.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Louisville, KY Jilli & Colleen saying goodbye at the airport, NC 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686087167307-DJ6KTTXTD6BNZZB2837C/Rachel_Mia_Painting_2010.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Louisville, KY Rachel & Mia painting together at Jilli’s home, KY 2010. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686087165451-RH9CSZOIZ0IY7W7A5KGB/Mia_Rachel_Matching_PJs.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Raleigh, NC Mia & Rachel at our home in NC 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686087166266-HU2NNZ7840H8TVC43DJN/Mia_Rachel_Painting_2011.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Raleigh, NC Mia & Rachel, at our home in NC in 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686087166177-XQNWXYDSVJZ3E3Q86J7G/Mia_Rachel_Myrtle_Beach_2013.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Myrtle Beach, SC Mia & Rachel, together in Myrtle Beach, SC in 2013. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686089321657-1GTDWBMZTDZCV3YB99T3/Mia_Rachel_Reunion_2017.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Louisville, KY Mia & Rachel reunited at the farm (photo by Jilli Worth©). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686089321617-JFQQAD0PC34TCFTAKPTL/Colleen_Jilli_Reunion_2017.jpg Blog - Family Fun on the Farm - Louisville, KY Colleen & Jilli reunited at the farm (photo by Jilli Worth©). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1686088884943-ETJW4ED75R3SEOG0BUMV/Rachel_Sophie_Barn_Ladder.jpg Blog - 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Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Sophie learning about the various uniforms and equipment carried by the soldiers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684693136104-UW5XGXTD5EE71GO693DH/Rachel_Mom_Reading_Museum.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Rachel, Sophie, & Colleen reading about the Canadian offensive known as Operation Spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684693134741-STTYGGA6PJXD6ENNZJ9K/Museum_Exterior_Tank.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Allied Forces tank https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684694545918-H3825CYQICRLLCYFVTNI/Ellie_Lunch.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Ellie enjoying the first of many baguette sandwiches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684694543891-96XXNB86FNSD0TBPHHCB/Croque_Monsieur.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches First authentic Croque Monsieur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684694550133-Z38M6SJ6MGI69FLP4DLQ/Sophie_Rachel_Lunch.jpg Blog - 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Our D-Day Experience - Make it stand out Rachel looking out at the remnants of Mulberry “B” Harbour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695357169-5SFJJVYXUQ7Z9TQ58Z6H/American_Cemetery_Grounds.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695365055-53BFOS6U3QWXR2TDHE3S/Unknown_Soldier_Grave_Marker.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches One of many Unknown soldiers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695357554-2PZASFZJQ0VE4AE9A8ID/American_Cemetery_Looking_Toward_Omaha_Beach.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Overlooking Omaha Beach from the Normandy American Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695555114-KUPLB5M2OA8P3NIBOW4X/Map_D-Day_Landings_Normandy.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Map of the D-Day landing sites for the British, American, & Canadian troops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695556545-6SYEJYCKFNI8NP18YGF0/Map_Military_Operations_Normandy.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Map of the military operations conducted by the French, American, British, & Canadian troops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695789231-K1MBFE6KMUJE4DYOJCL4/Ellie_Sophie_Exploring_American_Cemetery.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Ellie & Sophie wandering around the cemetery, reflecting on the enormous sacrifices made by the soldiers buried here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695791101-HXEV8RP57NHV3FMD3KM4/Rachel_Exploring_American+Cemetery.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Rachel looking at the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684695785345-IVXVJDZAW1JFJ7JFJ71R/Ellie_Mom_Sophie_Rachel_Exploring_American_Cemetery.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Ellie, Colleen, Sophie, & Rachel embracing the solemn atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696176674-URSYYILSQHEP8GU5ULM6/Dad_Mom_Rachel_Omaha_Beach_Pebble_View.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Exploring rocky Omaha Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696180845-I9L8ZMJMXDTHLGQC95AZ/Omaha_Beach_Boot_Prints.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Hallowed ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696176381-1CXHEWJMGSQPNUTKD16F/American_Cemetery_From_Omaha_Beach.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches The view our soldiers would have had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696181830-VGBCYVD67GHAYLPG5D1B/Rachel_Sophie_Mom_Above_German_Bunker_Omaha_Beach.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Rachel, Sophie, & Colleen having a moment of reflection overlooking Omaha Beach & a German bunker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696415581-F762YZGZXMRVDNQUCG03/Rachel_Ellie_Sophie_Dad_German_Bunker.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Exploring a German bunker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1684696184262-RUBMWUC0HFQA9IXKGRTX/Sheep_Omaha_Beach_Cliffs.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - D-Day Beaches Sheep roaming on the hillside overlooking Omaha Beach, within sight of a German Bunker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/618ab034-6ced-4773-88a8-728c34ef347c/Rachel_Omaha_Beach_Panorama.jpg Blog - Our D-Day Experience - Make it stand out The wide, peaceful, & solemn expanse of Omaha Beach https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/bayeux-adventure-park-france monthly 0.5 2023-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c239da97-db5d-48a1-a61e-b30a1727116a/Sophie_Zipline.jpg Blog - Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Make it stand out Sophie smiles as she braves a zipline at Bayeux Adventure Park, France https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683822657249-Y4MF9D9S3Q2GMBNPZR03/Ellie_Crouay_Home_Test.jpg Blog - Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Bayeau Adventure Park, France Ellie taking a test back at “The Country Home” Airbnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683822658032-7Z4VU3NNGBLYM6NZNPV5/Sophie_Rachel_Harness_Fitting.jpg Blog - 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Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Bayeau Adventure Park, France Rachel navigating the barrel obstacle course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683823017747-GPQGUGD4K5Q7AEFXJKZD/Rachel_High_Clipping_In.jpg Blog - Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Bayeau Adventure Park, France Rachel, high in the tree, clipping in for the next section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683823021086-ARVIPE6LFY0NWOGYVJJ5/Rachel_Zipline_Love_Sign_Sophie.jpg Blog - Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Bayeau Adventure Park, France Sophie chasing Rachel as she soars overhead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683823022218-161JR917V32A6R4ZJ6VW/Sophie_Chasing_Rachel_Zipline_Far.jpg Blog - Bayeux Adventure Park, France - Bayeau Adventure Park, France Rachel finishing the course, while Sophie chases her. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/bayeux-france monthly 0.5 2024-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/fa8cc0a7-7497-4858-893f-b5cc06094241/Bayeux_Airbnb_Crouay.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Make it stand out Ellie presenting our Airbnb country home just outside Bayeux, France in the commune of Crouay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491107351-KMPGEKOVLWNYLH8CPJ0G/Bayeux_Airbnb_Flower_Table.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Country side view from dining table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491107624-W6N5N6XPVH5XRWSYP7GN/Bayeux_Airbnb_Stairwell.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Narrow staircase leading to the second and third floors in “The Country Home.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491336316-8U5RLNELWECN3LPBU9O1/Laundry_Day_Bayeux_Airbnb.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Colleen hanging laundry to dry on a beautiful sunny day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491335173-WSUM853QIFRL1ORXG8TX/Ellie_Braiding_Sophie_Hair.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Ellie braiding Sophie’s hair while she completes her homeschooling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491337470-JR9B2ZOO4K7KOESTOX13/Sophie_Homeschool.jpg Blog - 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All smiles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491611663-T4PYZFEDIWY4TU79RDQF/Rachel_Kissing_Ellie_Bayeux_Restaurant.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Sisterly love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491612737-VXSOK9DU1XWGYUXUKSPO/Sophie_Dessert_Crepe_Bayeux_Restaurant.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Sophie enjoying her dessert crepe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491608331-V5GWJT1PN0X2VHXWCH6I/Dad_Sophie_Bayeux_Restaurant.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Sophie’s not very eager to share her dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683491609325-NSH1F6XJRHSZKZ89ATA7/Family_Selfie_Bayeux_Restaurant.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Bayeux, France Family selfie after a delicious dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/6e3f91c6-f6b9-4eeb-97c2-ed625e5df1c2/Night_Moon_View_Bayeux_Airbnb.jpg Blog - Bayeux, France - Make it stand out Sunset view from “The Country Home.” https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/etretat-france monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1e0981cf-c34a-4226-9253-5a1c80754c9a/tretat_Silhouettes.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Make it stand out Étretat evening sunset overlooking the English Channel. 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Rachel & Sophie playing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630219807-PQRWOLVM1XXBS1Z7Y5X9/tretat_Arch.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Etretat, France Porte d’Aval from the beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630219577-E335IDVDMGKFGUQFSMI9/tretat_Arch_Kayaks.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Colorful boats on the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630220956-P1VIRE14981E8VLMTMJJ/tretat_Cliff_Side.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Porte d’Amont from the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630497831-MIWQFEGS7HKL76GGMCMM/tretat_AirBnB_Exterior.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Exterior of our AirBnb (Fisherman’s House) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630500152-M3FXNUFOS1BFSXGTCKLX/tretat_AirBnB_Exterior_Street_View.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France View from the second floor of our AirBnb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630499686-EGB8D3DMIUET23SMNDR5/tretat_AirBnB_Exterior_Garden.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Courtyard just outside the kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630497530-DX4M02J72V7E92YYVHWA/Sophie_Rachel_Homeschool_%C3%89tretat.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Girls homeschool location for the day at the large drop-down table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630604226-M8R0PRRVWTV1ATCIUU37/tretat_Town_Building.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France A common shop in downtown Étretat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630604460-LE3YY5CB2SYOS8MMXJP7/tretat_Town_Building_Pirates_Style.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Apartment building resembling something from the “Pirates of the Caribbean”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682630605425-ERQ7HM9UDS1SQE1HYQOO/tretat_Town_Building_Tudor_Style.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Normandy region half-timbered building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631128645-8SQFY0RNAKC19GTVA29A/Rachel_Sopie_%C3%89tretat_Rock_Beach.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Rachel & Sophie playing on the rocky beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631127444-QX8UQARJJ8POTPNJG87Q/Family_Selfie_%C3%89tretat_Arch.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Family selfie in front of Porte d’Aval. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631130069-AEPGEPDPGQAHKBXLGZLO/tretat_Beach_Clifftop_Church.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Porte d’Amont - Chapelle Notre Dame de la Garde (Chapel) view from the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631129694-4KQWSPI2UKVEVQY6UYXT/tretat_Arch_Wide_View.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Dusk view from the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631127652-FY6WFD9MY19F8A283HPC/Dad_Ellie_%C3%89tretat_Bench.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Kevin & Ellie enjoying the Étretat sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631129052-XT6DPA8GSANMHJFSPMIR/Sophie_Overlooking_%C3%89tretat_Arch.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France Sophie admiring the sunset view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631131313-BJC7TKKWVAQUV84RRVL4/tretat_Clifftop_View.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France View of Porte d’Amont from the cliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682631131911-Q1IE9YMCHJS0RQV83X8B/tretat_Sunset_Arch_View.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Étretat, France View of downtown Étretat from the cliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/d9c2d353-56c4-4281-8400-e8a670273657/Dad_Mom_Panoram_%C3%89tretat.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Make it stand out Kevin & Colleen cliff’s edge panorama view of Étretat sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/2250ac2b-0b56-4106-b295-282ebd3b10e6/Monet_Sonnenaufgang_bei_Etretat.jpg Blog - Étretat, France - Make it stand out Painting by Claude Monet - 1883 “Sonnenaufgang bei Etretat” (Translation: Sunrise at Etretat) https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/claude-monets-house-and-gardens monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/d1b5a7ae-f2e1-4719-a8de-1879b7ce8021/Monet_Garden_Green_Bridge_Boat.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Make it stand out Our view of Monet’s pond from the green bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283426173-XKB3LZYOJ7Q690TAAY3J/Family_Selfie_Monet_House_V2.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Family selfie outside Claude Monet’s home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283427742-ZPNMQ4RN94ZRO6Q3STWC/Rachel_Flower_Arches.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Our own artist Rachel really enjoyed this visit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283426300-BUOFC0GYHRBNSMTMTSEA/Ellie_Sophie_Monet_Garden_Bench.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Ellie & Sophie taking a break in the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284323414-X01AQ7Z7YKXE2O33V3RK/Monet_Garden_Relaxing_Flower_Gardens.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Relaxing and enjoying the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/b00ddaf5-8804-42db-8e4e-0f727fc82ea0/Claude_Monet%2C_Impression%2C_soleil_levant.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Make it stand out Claude Monet’s Impression, Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284209476-3Q388O37JSCILHDPNUGR/Rachel_Sophie_Monet_House_Window.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Rachel & Sophie taking in the view from Monet’s bedroom window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284107937-X5RYOUM16PAV1A9PG853/Green_Bridge_Pond.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Claude Monet’s iconic green bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284108044-U6E2OJCO7TGKTIFCHCCF/Leaves_in_Foreground_Pond.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home View of the water garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284111121-JI2LFIKSMAWCIUX7HDOZ/Monet_Garden_Boat.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home This view made us feel like we were seeing through Claude Monet’s eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284114975-SRLTI9VZNLSZ85E81O1P/Monet_Garden_Sophie_Artsy_Photo_V2.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Sophie getting creative with her photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284112684-K9BO1MNC3OFYUHTECJ23/Monet_Garden_Flower_Butterfly_V2.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Flower with butterfly in Monet’s gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284112725-H7NLWQG664JGKUIFX32V/Monet_Garden_Flower_Closeup_V2.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Close up view of one of the many flowers that radiate brilliant color throughout Monet’s garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284114101-CM6U1N3B6VH83SZMOLUR/Monet_Garden_Water_Lillies.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Water lily floating on Monet’s water garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283286556-YT1NB68DD4KWKD37ZZ9Q/Monet_Home_Exterior_V2.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Claude Monet’s home exterior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283286377-44IQ6KGGED8E2MESX7VR/Monet_Home_Blue_Kitchen.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Beautifully restored kitchen with blue tile and wallpaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682283288218-K3QK0J18VKUNHBJ551CI/Monet_Home_Yellow_Dining_Room.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home Monet’s bright yellow dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1682284274070-ZVSS1WDLFJM9QZ4KOAH3/Monet_Garden_Flower_Arches.jpg Blog - Claude Monet’s House and Gardens - Claude Monet's Home View of Monet’s home through the garden arch. https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/5-takeaways-from-our-family-adventure-in-paris monthly 0.5 2024-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/0ffb6671-f61d-4d50-ad49-3222482dbaa4/Eiffel_Tower_Street_View.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Make it stand out Eiffel Tower construction began in January 1887 and was finished on March 31, 1889. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/790a37ee-546b-46ae-aebc-9556256d1e90/Family_Selfie_Paris_Street.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Make it stand out The world-famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a must-see on any trip to Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/9c28f5d3-a5de-4c82-9ffb-4f44df5879c7/Arc_de_Triomphe_Wrapped_Wide_View.jpg Blog - 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5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France A wonderful moment with Kevin & Rachel in front of the Eiffel Tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670401617-KQP3J8Y9FJZY7JOGVDF5/Eiffel_Tower_Street_View_Mom_Ellie.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Colleen & Ellie sharing a mother-daughter photo with the Eiffel Tower in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670400049-WPT4BSS7IEHK62LAAK8C/Rachel_Drinking_Milkshake.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Rachel enjoying her first milkshake in France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670402348-RWI859GC40A38QNHWS2U/Sophie_Drinking_Milkshake.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Sophie experiencing her first milkshake in France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670704435-1LN12TF8N4VZQ4WA2IAC/Saint_Eustache_Exterior.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Saint Eustache exterior on a beautiful Paris day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670704173-KFC8JDRALL701NHUN589/Saint_Eustache_Interior_Stained_Glass.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Saint Eustache interior stained glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670700202-NBNM2JGLIE7HZDZM2TTM/Saint_Eustache_Sophie_Dad_Staircase.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Sophie & Kevin exploring Saint Eustache. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670702248-VMD67EQVKZ0B59Y258OW/Saint_Eustache_Rachel_Crying.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Rachel’s emotional reaction to seeing the artwork and architecture for the very first time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670700005-316B9X9QY1JLFKUC1E9Z/Saint_Eustache_Rachel_Crying_Ellie_Sophie.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Rachel’s emotional reaction touched even her sisters, Ellie & Sophie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681670702248-DXMIES2XQF0115KXQMHV/Saint_Eustache_Rachel_Crying_Mom.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Colleen holding Rachel as she lets out her emotional reaction seeing the beauty of this centuries old church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671078295-67VYRU0WI614TQQLEVL0/Pont_Neuf_Rachel_V2.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France The Pont Neuf ( "New Bridge") is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671079212-PHF961GV2KFGP9YH9GN2/Pont_Neuf_Family_Walking.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France The family exploring the Pont Neuf in Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671077916-WMJCASD3EC6X1O3YS1IL/Ellie_Dad_Selfie_Pont_Neuf.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Ellie & Dad selfie with the Pont Neuf in background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671174481-M7CHPMUDMKH8FN0UN56A/Notre_Dame_Exterior.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Notre Dame Cathedral - Exterior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671173409-5C70TMP1AE3IFQE6O5X5/Notre_Dame_Cathedral_2019_Damage.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Witnessing the rebuild of this famous church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671173425-5O5HZIJJN8LYZ809570Y/Notre_Dame_Cathedral_2019_Fire_Image.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Learning about the damage and renovations taking place at Notre Dame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671274872-H32TG0JX0U1E5Y0CHH0X/Sophie_Patisserie_Treats.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Sophie checking our the treats at a patisserie on the way to Grom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671274737-4BGOEV4BOHJUGF2UKOWZ/Grom_Rachel_Ellie_Dad_Stealing.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Dad stealing some of Ellie’s delicious Grom gelato. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671276187-LRM4BCMD97FXTY441SGF/Grom_Rachel_Ellie_Dad.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Italian gelato at Grom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671451780-A5CB1JE2PE4NZYTJF8QY/Family_Selfie_Louvre_Exterior.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Family selfie at the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1681671451749-Y4G88NP7L307ESPVX0L7/Louvre_Exterior_Girls_Relaxing.JPG Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Paris, France Sophie & Rachel enjoying a moment of relaxation outside of the Louvre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/859fc38a-94a0-4bb5-9c42-dc3be04ac161/Sleeping_RER_Train.jpg Blog - 5 Takeaways From Our Family Adventure in Paris - Make it stand out Jet lag sets in on RER train back to hotel - Paris, France https://uncommonfamilyadventures.com/blog/tips-for-traveling-internationally-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/a8e203b7-b216-43c8-abcc-bdf4678bfe13/Packed_Suitcases_Airport.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Our total luggage for 3 months in France. Our total luggage for 3 months in France. Each person has a backpack and carry-on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/54f00ded-cea0-4bb6-93bc-6d40a3cd570f/Passport_Flight_France.jpg Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids Our travel wallet with passport, IDs, cash and other important documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/c6375520-90ce-415b-9428-ca8f373a931f/Ellie_Sophie_Selfie_Uber_to_RDU.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Make it stand out Ellie and Sophie in an Uber traveling to the airport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/af9d22a7-de46-4583-bffb-25183c8dcdb0/Family_Selfie_RDU.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Make it stand out Our travel family selfie at the gates in RDU. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/bfbe2767-932d-4fe5-b5b9-a0e98ebc582d/Sophie_Sleeping_Air_France_Flight.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Make it stand out Sophie sleeping during our overnight flight to Paris on Air France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683062611152-F0PUMAYDNOJW55P9KSIG/Ellie_Dad_High_Speed_Train.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Paris, France Kevin & Ellie’s first high-speed train ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683062611286-MF49HDBZXD8VKVRNFTY4/Littles_High_Speed_Train.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Paris, France Rachel & Sophie’s first high-speed train ride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6151c788e491d90282ec0a9b/1683063421734-78QJIR4JRJZV9JF25XIG/B%26B_Hotel_Paris.JPG Blog - Tips for Traveling Internationally with Kids - Magny le Hongre, France Our B&B Hotel. 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