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Julia Rees
Julia Rees

I’m Julia, and I am the owner and founder of The Velvet Runway and the Senior Managing Editor for The Code of Style magazine.
I was born in the UK but I have lived in France for the last thirty years, so I guess I’ve acquired the “French touch”. I love fashion and travelling whenever and wherever I can.
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Florence is a beautiful city with a rich history o Florence is a beautiful city with a rich history of art Follow @thevelvetrunway for more travel inspiration and ✨📍save this reel for you next Florence trip.You can follow my 3 day itinerary (see comment below) to visit this charming place, which includes insider tips for visiting a few places that are not on all the tourist guides, such as ::✨😍 the Officina Profumo Santa Maria Novella ✨🌳 the Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens✨🌅 Piazzale Michelangelo for the best sunset over Florence✨ ⛪️ Basilica de Santa Maria Novella✨ 🪟 Florence’s Wine Windowsas well as tips to avoid the queues at popular attractions, such as :✨ 🖼️ the Uffizi Gallery, home to many art masterpieces, including Botticelli’s « The Birth of Venus »✨ 🗿the Accademia Gallery, home to Michaelangelo’s David✨ ⛪️the Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)✨ 🔔Giotto’s Campanile, with its 414 steps✨ 🏯Palazzo Vecchio ✨🌉 the Ponte Vecchio✨ 🍕🍷The Mercato Centrale ✨ 🏰The Medici Palaceand much more!Follow @thevelvetrunway for more travel inspiration and don’t forget to save this for your Florence trip.Julia x#florence #visititaly #visitflorence #florenceitaly #Firenze #florencethingstodo #florenceitinerary #florenceguide #florenceduomo #whattodoinflorence #florencetraveltip #travelgram #travelguides #placestovisit #ExploreEurope #exploreitaly #italylovers #florenceitinerary #florenceinthreedays Médicis #pittipalace #boboligardens #thevelvetrunway
“🌿✨ A visit to the enchanting Santa Maria N “🌿✨ A visit to the enchanting Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy is a must when you’re in Florence.Established in 1221 by Dominican friars, this historic pharmacy is not only one of the oldest in the world but also the prettiest pharmacy I have ever been to! It’s also a treasure trove of natural beauty products and perfumes. You can get a discovery kit of perfumes for just 25€. Each item is crafted with time-honored techniques and an unwavering commitment to quality. A visit here feels like stepping back in time while indulging in luxurious self-care. 🕰️💖 insider Tip: there is no need to book a paid visit but get there by 9h30 to 10 to avoid queues 📍 Location: Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy#SantaMariaNovella #Florence #Pharmacy #History #Artisanal #Perfume #beauty #Luxury #Travel #Italy #FlorenceItaly #HistoricSites #SelfCare #NaturalBeauty #CulturalHeritage #TravelDiaries #beautyproducts #thevelvetrunway #notsponsored #travelblog #dametravel #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #farmacia #artisanalperfume #visitflorence #visititaly #explore #insidertips #thevelvetrunway
Visit the Boboli Gardens in Florence with me! Wan Visit the Boboli Gardens in Florence with me! Wander through the enchanting Boboli Gardens in Florence, where every corner reveals a masterpiece of nature and art. 🌿✨ #BoboliGardens #Florence #TravelItaly #GardenGoals #naturelovers #beautifuldestinations #travelblogger #travelgram #florenceitaly #ciaobella #gardengoals #artandnature #sheisnotlostyet #travelphotography #thevelvetrunway #visititaly #florenceitinerary #traveldiaries
Have you been to Florence? If not, it should defin Have you been to Florence? If not, it should definitely be on your bucket list? Here’s a glimpse of Florence by night. Florence itinerary/guide coming soon!Buona notte da Firenze #florence #firenze #plazasantamarianovella #thevelvetrunway #visitfirenze #beautifuldestinations #dametraveler #instatravel #sheisnotlost #rooftopbars #visitflorence #travelblogger #traveladvisor #travelinspiration #italy #dreamholiday #citybreak #italiancitybreaks #weekendgetaways
Thank you Paris 🇫🇷. The Olympics were amazin Thank you Paris 🇫🇷. The Olympics were amazing! Great sports and great atmosphere ! Everything was so well organised and the Olympic Cauldron was breathtaking ! So sad the Paris Olympics are over 😢 but looking forward to LA 2028! #paris #parisolympics #parisolympics2024 #olympics2024 #olympicflame #olympiccauldron #olympictorch #jardinsdetuileries #paristourisme #august2024 #olympicgames2024 #beautiful #parisvibes #thevelvetrunway #vasque
It turns out that some of France’s most charming It turns out that some of France’s most charming destinations are just a short train trip or drive away from the hustle and bustle of Paris (1-2 hours by train). Whether you prefer to explore royal palaces, sip on Champagne, try out local specialities or stroll through a quaint French village that brings to mind Beauty and the Beast, here are our top 10 travel destinations close to Paris that offer a delightful escape into France’s rural beauty. Head to the link in bio to see the top ten travel destinations close to Paris, curated by our Parisian correspondent @hannahelisabethrees How many do you recognise? In case you need a little help, here are just a few of the places featured✨ Chantilly Castle, ✨ Monet’s Garden in Giverny✨ The Loire Valley✨ Dijon✨ Reims✨ Versailles Which others did you spot in the reel? Let me know in the comments below. Follow @thevelvetrunway for travel inspiration, the best destinations and #frenchliving #aroundparis #daytripsfromparis #weekendgetaway #thevelvetrunway #parisvibes #myfrenchlife #chantillycastle #reims #frenchtourism #versaillespalace #giverny #givernygarden #fontainebleau #dijon #strasbourgfrance #lilletourism #honfleur #loirevalley #travelblogger #traveinspiration #bestdestinations #beautiful #visitfrance #frenchlifestyle #frenchtravel #frenchinspiration
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