The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can…
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Arc Héré, the triumphal arch of Nancy
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of…
What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris
Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place…
Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of…
The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, rue de Grenelle
You have to walk on the narrow street of rue de Grenelle in the 7th…
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Martin in Paris
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Martin is situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Built…
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Denis in Paris
The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Denis is situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Dating…
The Art Nouveau Castel Béranger by Hector Guimard
Castel Béranger is one of Paris’ most extravagant buildings, built in the Art Nouveau style…
That day when the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared!
How the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared? The offender is French street artist JR who…
Top 10 Favourite Landmarks of France according to TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, has recently announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards…
Berlin Wall Section in Paris
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece…
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…
Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the…
Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
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
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris.…
The Eiffel Tower by night
Today’s photos are about the Eiffel Tower by night. We went to the Esplanade du Trocadéro last night…
Eiffel Tower lit up in Blue-White-Red after the Paris attacks
From Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 November days the Eiffel Tower is lit up in Blue,…
Lion of Belfort by Auguste Bartholdi
The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort.…
The Lion of Belfort, Place Denfert-Rochereau, Paris
The Lion of Belfort is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi situated at the middle…
Would you go to the Catacombs of Paris? I just did!
Below the pleasant district of Denfert-Rochereau (14th arrondissement) with peaceful residential streets and lively Haussmann-style avenues…
Seven Chateaux in the Paris Region Visited in 10 Days
The Paris Region known as the Île de France is often bypassed by visitors drawn…
Top 10 Tallest Churches of Paris
Out of the hundreds of churches in Paris, which ones are the tallest? Maybe against…
Top 10 Most Beautiful Gothic Churches in Paris
Paris boasts over one hundred churches and sanctuaries. Among them are a fair number of Gothic…
Portail des Libraires, Rouen Cathedral
The Librarians Portal (Portail des Libraires) is situated in the North end of the transept of Rouen…
Portail de la Calende, Rouen Cathedral
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
The West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Rouen is impressive. Framed by two tall towers, it is…
Tour Lanterne in Rouen, France’s tallest cathedral spire
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest…
Tour de Beurre, Rouen Cathedral
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
Tour Saint-Romain, Rouen Cathedral
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
Saint-Ouen Abbey Church, the jewel of Rouen
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but,…
Saint Joan of Arc Church, Rouen
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen’s 20th century…
Saint-Maclou church, Rouen
Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of…
Ossuary of Saint-Maclou, Rouen
The Ossuary of Saint-Maclou (Aître Saint-Maclou) is one of the strangest landmarks to visit in Rouen.…
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde, Rouen
The Bourgtheroulde Mansion is one of the finest Flamboyant Gothic house in the historic town of Rouen.…
Tower of Joan of Arc, Rouen
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after…
Gros-Horloge, the pride of Rouen
The pride of the people of Rouen, the astronomic clock lays on a Renaissance arch…
West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
The West facade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony.…
Panoramic Views of Opera Garnier, Paris
The Opera Garnier (or Palais Garnier) is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end…
Palais Garnier – Explore Paris’ Prestigious Opera House
The Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in…
The little secrets of Pont-Neuf, Paris’ oldest bridge
Despite its name the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the…
Discover the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809.…
A climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris
Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that…
Place de la Bastille, Paris
Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one…
What the view looks like from the top of the Arc de Triomphe?
Yesterday the weather was blue-perfect in Paris, a fantastic opportunity to get perched onto one…
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
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…
Discover the Palais-Royal in Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens…
Paris City-Hall
The City Hall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville de Paris) is one of the most popular…
The Top 10 Most Famous Monuments of France
It could be challenging to set a list of the top 10 most famous monuments…