Visiting one of the world's greatest museums may seem overwhelming. The good news is that preparing for a visit to the Louvre is easy. Given the museum's vastness, ... Read more!
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Gare de l’Est: 10 Facts about the Paris Railway Station
The Gare de l'Est, one of Paris's main railway stations, is an architectural gem and a nerve centre of the French rail network. Nestling in the 10th arrondissement, ... Read more!
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey: Exploring the Wonder of the West
On a beautiful day in June, we visited the Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey for the very first time. This architectural masterpiece perched on a rocky island in the heart of ... Read more!
Explore Dinan in 10 Remarkable Landmarks
Last June, we crossed the Channel by ferry to Saint-Malo. For this first visit to Brittany, we were based in the Dol-de-Bretagne region, halfway between Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel. ... Read more!
Tracing the Remains of the Bastille Fortress in Paris
The Bastille Fortress is an ancient monument whose name spread worldwide following its storming by the Revolutionaries on 14 July 1789. This day, engraved in the collective memory ... Read more!
The Seven Wonders of Alsace [+ 13 other sites]
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldBefore we get to the heart of the matter (the wonders of Alsace), let's open our history books. I'm sure you've heard ... Read more!
The Douaumont Ossuary: Memorial of the Battle of Verdun
A few days before the Armistice of November 11, 1918, I propose you discover a place of memory in Lorraine: the Douaumont Ossuary. Located a few kilometres from ... Read more!
Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
Paris is known as the City of Light or Love for many visitors. Additionally, another nickname for Paris could well be the City of Art. Indeed, the French ... Read more!
The 40 most beautiful fortified city gates of Alsace
They are part of the Alsatian landscape and give access to the historical centre of several villages and cities of the region. The city gates of Alsace contribute to ... Read more!
The Most Beautiful Renaissance Houses in Alsace
Alsace is full of heritage treasures. The province has produced some of the most daring and sophisticated architecture of the German Renaissance: Romanesque and Gothic churches, great cathedrals, ... Read more!
How the Eiffel Tower was saved from destruction
The City of Paris gave Gustave Eiffel a concession that allowed the tower to stand for 20 years until 1909. That year, the ownership would revert to the ... Read more!
The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can find a lot of information on the web. However, there are two reasons ... Read more!
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 triumphal arch worth mentioning. It might be much smaller that the Parisian monument. ... Read more!
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!
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!
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 French President. This powerful symbol of the Republic was built in the ... Read more!
The Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, rue de Grenelle
You have to walk on the narrow street of rue de Grenelle in the 7th arrondissement of Paris to discover the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons. This monumental public fountain ... Read more!
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 in the 17th century it commemorates Louis XIV’s victories on the Rhine and in Franche-Comté. ... Read more!
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 from the 17th century it pays homage to Louis XIV’s victories on the ... Read more!
The Castel Béranger: Art Nouveau by Hector Guimard
Castel Béranger is one of Paris’ most extravagant buildings, built in the Art Nouveau style by Hector Guimard. This residential building is situated in the 16th arrondissement, not ... Read more!
