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Musée du Louvre

Located in central Paris, the Musée du Louvre is the world's most visited museum of art. With priceless works of art- from da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' to Canova's 'Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss' and so much more- there is much to explore and appreciate in France's national museum of art.

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Paris

On a short spring break trip to Paris, France, the Cranky Camper and Co visit some of the city's most famous and historic sights.

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Keukenhof

Hailed as the world’s 'most beautiful spring garden,' Keukenhof celebrates the short blooming season of bulbed spring flowers. From daffodils and hyacinths to the Netherlands’ famous tulips, Keukenhof explodes with vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind varieties of flowers throughout the month of April.

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Slot Loevestein

The fourth post in our Netherlands series sends us to Slot Loevestein. This medieval castle played a role in the defense of the Dutch Waterline up through World War II. We spent the day as a family, exploring the castle and the scenic towns surrounding it, while learning about its rich history.

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Delft

After a late night in Amsterdam, the Cranky Campers spend a low-key day in the historic canal city of Delft. While the summer weather thwarted some of our plans, we still had a wonderful time exploring, eating, and shopping in Delft.