This is Léon, the last Gas streetlamp in Paris !

Malakoff does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew very little of this residential suburb in the Hauts-de-Seine département. I was aware of ... Read more!

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Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris

Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of a beautiful windmill over there but always preferred to wander in the streets ... Read more!

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Conflans-Sainte-Honorine

Last weekend we visited the historic town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, 25 kilometres to the north-west of Paris in the Yvelines département. The town prides itself on a strategic position at the ... Read more!

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Discover the Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild

The vast Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild is situated between the Bois de Boulogne and the River Seine in the commune of Boulogne-Billancourt. Not very well known ... Read more!

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Promenade in Sartrouville: Hidden Gems Revealed!

On the first day of May, I took my little girl to a promenade in Sartrouville across the River Seine. This 7-kilometre walk led us to a local ... Read more!

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Snowdrops glimpsed in the Park of Maisons-Laffitte

A few days ago, we walked early in the morning across the Park of Maisons-Laffitte and spotted these delicate white flowers known as ‘snowdrops’. Here are a few photos… ... Read more!

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Discover the old town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Saint-Germain-en-Laye dates back to the Middle Ages. The town has kept the original urban layout of the time it was the seat of the royal government under Louis XIV. ... Read more!

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Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV

The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the mid-16th century until 1680. Built on the grounds of the Château-Vieux it offered ... Read more!

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Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of France. Surrounded by dry moats, the castle and its large circular towers today ... Read more!

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Gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle

The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace of Le Nôtre which overlooks the West suburbs of Paris. The gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye are ... Read more!

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The great Terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris. Laid out between 1668 and 1675 near the two castles (Château-Vieux and Château-Neuf), the monumental ... Read more!

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Discover the historic town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. The terrace of Le Nôtre, the castle’s gardens, the winding ... Read more!

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Back home at the market

In January we moved back to Maisons-Laffitte – a beautiful little town North-West of Paris. It is close enough to Paris that you can jump on the RER ... Read more!

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A morning visit inside the chateau of Maisons-Laffitte

The château of Maisons-Laffitte, West of Paris, is a fine example of French classicism completed in 1651. At that time, neither the chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte nor Versailles existed ... Read more!

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Parc de Saint-Cloud in black and white

These are random photos we took this Saturday in the Parc de Saint-Cloud on a bright summer morning. Many consider the Parc de Saint-Cloud one of the most ... Read more!

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Explore Parc de Saint-Cloud to the West of Paris

The Parc de Saint-Cloud is often considered as one of the most beautiful gardens of the Île de France region. It commands stunning views over the city of ... Read more!

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Promenade along River Seine between Saint-Cloud and Suresnes

On a pleasant day in early September, we discovered this part of Île de France, West of Paris. Quickly reached either from Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt or La Défense, the ... Read more!

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Saint-Denis Basilica, the Royal Necropolis of France

Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French history. The church became a royal burial place under the Merovingian dynasty and ... Read more!

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A Guide to the Historical Axis of Paris

You may know Paris for its cathedral Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, its café culture and its amazing museums and art galleries. The French capital is also famous for ... Read more!

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La Défense in Paris, Europe’s largest business district

La Défense is Europe’s largest purpose-built business district to the West of Paris. The district showcases France’s great leap into the 21st century. For many visitors to France ... Read more!

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