Squished by the white mass of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre stands the little and discret Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre de Montmartre. Situated in the 18th arrondissement, this is one of Paris‘ oldest ... Read more!
The steep rue Lepic (18th arrondissement) that climbs the hill of Montmartre gives access to Paris‘ two surviving windmills. Commonly named ‘Moulin de la Galette’, the site actually comprises ... Read more!
No less than 37 bridges span the Seine, the river that separates the Left and Right banks of Paris. The river banks have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage ... Read more!
Romantically set in a little island in the Indre-et-Loire département and hidden by a screen of trees, the Renaissance chateau of Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most beautiful ... Read more!
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of Alsace’s most beautiful Gothic churches. A local saying states: “The spire of Strasbourg is the highest, the ... Read more!
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered the only example of Austrian Baroque style in France. Ebersmunster: A bit of ... Read more!
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic Sacré-Cœur basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. The sanctuary stands like a whipped cream edifice atop the hillock of Montmartre, sharing ... Read more!
With its distinctive towers, the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité used to belong to the Kings of France. In fact, it even preceded the Louvre as ... Read more!
The Maison de Nicolas Flamel (Nicolas Flamel House) is the oldest stone house of Paris, dating back to the 15th century. On a walk between Place des Vosges ... Read more!
The château of Maisons-Laffitte, West of Paris, is a fine example of French classicism completed in 1651. At that time, neither the chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte nor Versailles existed ... Read more!
Little is left visible in Paris from the Roman era. Yet, the French capital boasts a unique and rare remnant of the Gallo-Roman settlement: the Arena of Lutetia ... Read more!
The curious Saint-Jacques Tower stands alone, at the centre of the trees and lawns of the Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques. It is the only vestige of the ... Read more!
Climbing on the towers of Notre-Dame cathedral is a must-to-do thing when visiting monuments in Paris. At the heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité, the majestic ... Read more!
Located in the outskirts of Paris, the monumental Grande Arche de La Défense is a 20th-century version of the Arc de Triomphe. Instead of celebrating military victories, the ... Read more!
The pont de Bir-Hakeim spans River Seine in Paris, linking the 15th and 16th arrondissements. It is one of the most beautiful bridges of Paris and is popular ... Read more!
A visit to the Eiffel Tower at Christmas time has become one of the highlights of the festive season when discovering Paris. From Christmas markets to ice-skating rinks, ... Read more!
Guess how many religious buildings are found in Paris… 200: this is the number of religious buildings in Paris. About half of them belong to the City of ... Read more!
The Arab World Institute (AWI) in Paris is a cultural centre dedicated to the arabic civilisation, where the East meets the West. It is also known for its ... Read more!
La Turbie brings back fond memories of my childhood. I was greatly interested in Roman ruins, and the visit to the Trophy of Augustus impressed me. The monumental ... Read more!
With summer come many amazing light shows projected onto the façades of famous monuments. This is not new: for many years, French towns and tourist sites have run ... Read more!
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