Before the French Revolution, the symbol of the Kingdom of France was the fleur-de-lis. In the 20th century, the French Republic adopted a coat of arms that appears ... Read more!
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From 1910 to 2016: Exploring the Impact of Paris Floods
The flooding of the Seine is an integral part of the history of Paris. Through the annals of time, the Seine River has witnessed history’s ebb and flow, ... Read more!
The Gallic Rooster: le coq gaulois
The Gallic rooster is a symbol of France and personifies the early inhabitants of France, the Gauls. France identified herself to the cockerel for its courage, determination and virility ... Read more!
In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a tour of Montmartre. The glamorous queen of French chanson has become a cult ... Read more!
Top 10 Sites to see in France in June
Last month we posted some of the beautiful places to see across the country in May. With the Summer holidays around the corner here is our Top 10 ... Read more!
Marianne and the French Republic
The United States have Uncle Sam, the UK John Bull, Australia Boxing Kangaroo and France, the attractive Marianne. Present everywhere in the country, Marianne and the French Republic ... Read more!
Top 10 Favourite Landmarks of France according to TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, recently announced in 2016 the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards for the top 10 favourite landmarks of France. They were determined ... Read more!
Discover the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil in Paris
Unknown to most Parisians, the elegant Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil is a botanical garden located at the southeastern edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement ... Read more!
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!
Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris
The Jardin d’Acclimatation is the best amusement park for children in Paris. The park covers 20 hectares and is situated on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne ... Read more!
When the Jardin d’Acclimatation was a human zoo
At the entrance of the Jardin d’Acclimatation is a commemorative plaque which does not draw much attention. It was only because we were waiting for friends before entering ... Read more!
Berlin Wall Section in Paris
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece of concrete which was no less than a Berlin Wall section in Paris! ... Read more!
Statue of Liberty on the Île aux Cygnes, Paris
It is either visible from the top of the Eiffel Tower, from the Front-de-Seine or the Maison de la Radio, the Statue of Liberty on the Île aux ... Read more!
Top 10 Sites to see in France in May
Many of you have been asking which were our favourite sites to discover in France. With the Summer holidays coming up we thought it might be a good ... Read more!
Parc du Dispensaire: A Beautiful Public Garden in Sartrouville
I published a few photos of our walk across the River Seine in my previous post. I mentioned a local peaceful garden with myriads of flowers called ‘Parc ... Read more!
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!
A Walking Tour in Montmartre: A Photographic Journey
One part I love about my job is to show people the beautiful parts of Paris. Lately, a friendly Australian couple from Adelaide asked me to be their ... Read more!
Colourful Spring Flowers in Maisons-Laffitte
In between rain showers, we decided to venture outside and stroll in the beautiful park of our town. It was a perfect morning to enjoy some crisp fresh ... Read more!
Our tips to enjoy Paris in the Spring
As winter’s grasp loosens and the first whispers of warmth fill the air, Paris awakens with a burst of colour and vitality. Spring breathes new life into the ... Read more!
An elephant head near Les Halles, Paris
How many people passing by the busy street of rue de la Cossonnerie actually know there is an elephant head near Les Halles, right here, in central Paris? ... Read more!
