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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Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris

The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!

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Why the Flame of Liberty became a shrine to Lady Diana

20 years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales died as a result of a fatal car crash in a Paris tunnel. The monument standing above the road tunnel where ... Read more!

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Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris

Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a restful place that evokes the years between 1830 and 1850. I visited this place ... Read more!

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Discover the French departement of Savoie

Did you know? 73 is the two-digit number allocated to the French departement of Savoie. Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the departement includes ... Read more!

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Discover the French département of Haute-Savoie

Did you know? 74 is the two-digit number allocated to the French département of Haute-Savoie. Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the département includes ... Read more!

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The blank wall of the Hotel de Saint-Aignan, Paris

The Hotel de Saint-Aignan hides an odd feature that most visitors to the Museum of Jewish Art and History would not know. To see it, pass through security ... Read more!

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Why you should get the new IGN Wines of France Map

Did you know that 10 million people visit the vineyards of France  each year? It is not hard to believe when you observe the touristic interest in wine regions ... Read more!

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Why you should climb the Salève mountain

We were fortunate to live in a village east of the Salève mountain for a year. My family and I climbed the summit on many occasions in all ... Read more!

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Discover the Côtes de Toul vineyards in Lorraine

Vineyards and wine in Lorraine? You and I are not dreaming! Caught between two famous wine regions, Champagne and Alsace, the historic region of Lorraine is not particularly known for ... Read more!

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The Saint-Michel Fountain: A Central Landmark in Paris

There aren’t many wall fountains in Paris. The Saint-Michel fountain on the Left Bank is probably the largest. The monumental fountain is a neo-Renaissance creation from the Haussmann ... Read more!

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What we discovered in the Glieres Plateau

Since we arrived in Annecy, we’ve been told the Glieres Plateau (Plateau des Glières) was a must-to-see in the region. Coming from Thorens-Glières, the road climbs the impressive limestone escarpments ... Read more!

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What to see in Groisy in the Annecy region?

Commanding fine views of the Alps and as far as the Jura, the village of Groisy is situated 20 minutes from central Annecy. We have been living here ... Read more!

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Why we chose Annecy as our new French base

After three years residing in the Paris region, we finally moved to Annecy for our new French base in 2017. This beautiful part of Eastern France is located ... Read more!

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The favourite village of the French people in 2017

This week, the popular programme “Le Village Préféré des Français” was presented by Stéphane Bern on French TV channel France 2. Thirteen villages across France were competing for the prestigious ... 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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The Sentier des Merisiers, Paris’ narrowest street

A few months ago, I came up with a post on Paris’ last dirt street. You might want to know another fun fact about the streets of Paris such ... Read more!

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Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris

The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 10.48 acre landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!

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What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris

Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place de la Concorde and its façade echoes that of the church of the Madeleine. It is is ... Read more!

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What are the roles and powers of the French National Assembly?

By the Constitution of 1875, the Third Republic of France established a bicameral Parliament consisting of two assemblies: the Senate (le Sénat) and the Chamber of Deputies, known ... Read more!

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