Where to find the last tall sand boxes in Paris

You would hardly notice them. The tall metallic cases that are standing on the Paris pavements used to be found across the city at the beginning of the 20th century. There are heritage ... Read more!

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Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2023 Guide

I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These are the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Provins medieval Christmas market. The latter ... Read more!

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What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special

A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the Ribeauvillé Christmas market has become over the years a not-to-be-missed event in Alsace. ... Read more!

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Buy your tickets to Paris monuments and save time!

Preparing for your trip to Paris can be complicated, particularly if you plan to visit several monuments or museums. Planning a visit to a crowded museum or monument ... Read more!

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Where to find Paris’ most beautiful doors?

Who would have known that one day I’d be writing on Paris’ most beautiful doors! After all, when you end up living in Paris, you get so busy ... Read more!

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Discover the Tarentaise Valley in Savoie

You’ve probably heard of major sites in the French Alps without knowing they were located in the Tarentaise Valley. If I tell you about La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, ... Read more!

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Discover Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak

Mont Blanc is east of the French département of Haute-Savoie (74), where France, Switzerland and Italy meet. This awe-inspiring mountain, meaning literally “White Mountain” in French, is the ... Read more!

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Where to find the inverted pyramid of the Louvre

You may have thought that the Louvre Palace in Paris had only one glass pyramid. But an inverted pyramid, you must be joking! Of course, I am talking ... Read more!

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The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy

I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had heard of great festivals happening in Austria, Switzerland and Bavaria, but only recently ... Read more!

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What to see in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie

Aix-les-Bains is a spa resort in the French département of Savoie between Annecy and Chambéry in the French Alps. Bordered by Lake Bourget, the town enjoys a beautiful spot surrounded by spectacular mountains. On my last visit to ... Read more!

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Where to find the Salvador Dali Sundial in Paris

You don’t need to go inside a museum or an art gallery to enjoy works of art. Paris has this great thing about it that art is accessible ... Read more!

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What to see in La Roche-sur-Foron in Haute-Savoie

La Roche-sur-Foron is a little town in the French département of Haute-Savoie at the crossroads with Annecy, Geneva and the Arve Valley that leads to Chamonix and the ... Read more!

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3 days in Paris: where to go and what to see

First time in Paris? Well, I’m a little jealous and excited for you. I’m sure you’ll have a great time visiting this beautiful city… Last weekend, our friend ... Read more!

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First youtube video: Bonjour from Pierre

On my first video on youtube, I took the opportunity to say ‘bonjour’ to all our French Moments friends, our readers and followers.   Bonjour from Pierre! This ... Read more!

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Where are the remains of the Roman forum in Paris

The Roman forum in Paris – then known as Lutetia – was situated in the present-day Latin Quarter, more precisely in the vicinity of rue Soufflot and rue Saint-Jacques. Did ... Read more!

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Au Nègre Joyeux: a controversial signage in Paris

Au Nègre Joyeux (At the Joyous Negro’s) refers to a former chocolate factory that was established in 1748 at 14, rue Mouffetard (5th arrondissement of Paris), on the ... Read more!

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What you should know about the Pompidou Centre

The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic landmark is ideally situated in the 4th arrondissement at the heart of the French capital. ... Read more!

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The Mouzaïa district or the Quartier d’Amérique in Paris

Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in the heavily modernised 19th arrondissement. The Mouzaïa district is to be found around rue ... Read more!

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Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris

The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving buildings of the Farmers-General Wall (Mur des Fermiers-Généraux). Built just before the French ... Read more!

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The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris

This is one of my favourite secret places of Paris. It is find on the very popular royal square of Place des Vosges. Thousands of people would visit the square ... Read more!

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