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When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can…
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of…
Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place…
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of…
You have to walk on the narrow street of rue de Grenelle in the 7th…
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Martin is situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Built…
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Denis is situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Dating…
Castel Béranger is one of Paris’ most extravagant buildings, built in the Art Nouveau style…
How the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared? The offender is French street artist JR who…
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has recently announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards…
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece…
It is either visible from the top of the Eiffel Tower, from the Front-de-Seine or…
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the…
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of…
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris.…
Today’s photos are about the Eiffel Tower by night. We went to the Esplanade du Trocadéro last night…
From Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 November days the Eiffel Tower is lit up in Blue,…
The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort.…
The Lion of Belfort is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi that stands below the…
Below the pleasant district of Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement) with peaceful residential streets and lively Haussmann-style avenues…
The Paris Region known as the Île de France is often bypassed by visitors drawn…
Out of the hundreds of churches in Paris, which ones are the tallest? Maybe against…
Paris boasts over one hundred churches and sanctuaries. Among them are a fair number of Gothic…
The Librarians Portal (Portail des Libraires) is situated in the North end of the transept of Rouen…
The Calende Portal (Portail de la Calende) is situated in the South end of the transept of Rouen…
The West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen is impressive. Framed by two tall towers, it is…
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest…
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but,…
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen’s 20th century…
Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of…
The Ossuary of Saint-Maclou (Aître Saint-Maclou) is one of the strangest landmarks to visit in Rouen.…
The Bourgtheroulde Mansion is one of the finest Flamboyant Gothic house in the historic town of Rouen.…
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after…
The pride of the people of Rouen, the astronomic clock lays on a Renaissance arch…
The West facade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony.…
The Opera Garnier (or Palais Garnier) is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end…
The Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in…
Despite its name the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the…
The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809.…
Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that…
Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one…
Yesterday the weather was blue-perfect in Paris, a fantastic opportunity to get perched onto one…
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur…
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens…
The City Hall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville de Paris) is one of the most popular…