Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that rises in the centre of Paris. Many don’t even notice the monument as ... Read more!
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Discover the Ile Saint-Louis, Paris’ treasure island
Upstream from the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame cathedral, Ile Saint-Louis is the smaller of Paris’ two islands. Named after King Louis IX, it does not include ... Read more!
Place de la Bastille, Paris
Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one of Paris’ most famous squares, owing its name to the infamous fortress that ... Read more!
Unesco grants the historic centre of Dijon World Heritage status
On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... Read more!
Preparing for Bastille Day in Paris
The preparations for the celebrations of Bastille Day in Paris are taking shape, with the installations and facilities being currently set up. Here are a few photos taken in ... Read more!
Paris parks to be open all night during Summer
Today, the municipality of Paris has announced the opening of four great parks all night during the Summer months of July and August in response to the recent heatwave. ... Read more!
Top of the Arc de Triomphe: A Breathtaking Parisian View
Few places capture its grandeur quite like the top of the Arc de Triomphe. On a beautiful sunny day in Paris, there’s no better way to admire the ... Read more!
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had not been inside for many years and it was time to say ‘bonjour‘ ... Read more!
Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. Only ... Read more!
Lods, Franche-Comté
The small village of Lods is situated in the département of Doubs in Franche-Comté. Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, the enviable site of Lods has ... Read more!
Ploumanac’h in Brittany
The village of Ploumanac’h is part of the commune of Perros-Guirrec in the département of Côtes d’Armor in Brittany. It was chosen as the French favourite village in ... Read more!
Paris on the starting blocks to host the 2024 Olympic Games
Today, the 23rd of June 2015, Paris officially announced its application to host the Summer 2024 Olympic Games. 2024 Olympic Games in Paris In 1924, Paris last ... Read more!
Explore the secretive Palais-Royal Garden
The garden of the Palais-Royal is the only garden in Paris classified as “Remarkable Garden” by the French Ministry of Culture. Bordered by the Palais-Royal and the adjacent arcaded ... Read more!
Discover the Palais-Royal in Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens of France. Its original name (Palais-Cardinal) refers to the Cardinal Richelieu who had ... Read more!
Musée de l’Orangerie: Discovering Paris’s Impressionist Treasures
The first time I visited the Musée de l’Orangerie, I felt a surge of excitement as I stepped inside. It was a chance to finally see, in real ... Read more!
Paris Zoological Park, Bois de Vincennes
The Paris Zoological Park is situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. It offers its visitors a journey around the globe where animals cohabit in five major natural environments. Although ... Read more!
Famous Cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
The café scene is a vital part of the social life of Paris where artists, writers, intellectuals and celebrities meet in one of Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ celebrated cafés: Café Les Deux ... Read more!
Place de Furstemberg, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement), the tiny Place de Furstemberg is one of Paris’ most charming squares with its elegant lamp posts. Who is ... Read more!
Paris City-Hall
The City Hall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville de Paris) is one of the most popular monuments in the French capital. Situated near the banks of River Seine in the ... Read more!
Grand Gallery of Evolution, Paris
The monumental building housing the Grand Gallery of Evolution stands at the end of the formal garden of the Jardin des Plantes in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The gallery is ... Read more!
