Le Mont-Saint-Michel is a French wonder that fascinates travellers from all over the world. Situated on a rocky island off the Normandy coast and just a stone's throw ... Read more!
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10 most unusual churches in Paris
Today, let’s have a look at 10 most unusual churches in Paris! When we think about churches in Paris, famous sanctuaries promptly come to mind: the Notre-Dame cathedral ... Read more!
Sainte-Clotilde Basilica, a neo-Gothic church in Paris
With its soaring symmetrical twin spires visible from many points all over Paris and its majestic Gothic facade, it is almost hard to believe that the impressive Sainte-Clotilde Basilica ... Read more!
Discover the stunning view from Tour Montparnasse
The Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) is a high-rise building overlooking the district of Montparnasse in the 15th arrondissement and borders the 6th and 14th arrondissements. Its panoramic terrace ... Read more!
The 18th century triumphal arch of Nancy
A few words about the triumphal arch of Nancy: when we hear about “Arc de Triomphe”, we immediately think about the grand Napoleonic arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées ... Read more!
Hôtel Carnavalet, Paris
The fine Hôtel Carnavalet is a mansion from the 17th century is located at the corner of Rue des Francs Bourgeois and Rue de Sévigné in the Marais district, Paris. ... Read more!
Panthéon, Paris
The neo-classical Panthéon stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the 5th arrondissement. With its remarkable colonnaded dome, it shares some similitudes with St. Paul’s cathedral in ... Read more!
The prestigious Hôtel des Invalides in Paris
At the centre of the 7th arrondissement on the Left Bank, the grand complex of Hôtel des Invalides is easily recognisable with its magnificent gilded dome. Inside the ... Read more!
Grand Palais and Petit Palais: Two Major Landmarks in Paris
Grand-Palais and Petit-Palais are impressive Parisian landmarks designed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition to showcase Paris’ splendour. Let’s learn more about what there is to see in each ... Read more!
Discover the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris conveys a powerful historic symbol at the centre of the star-shaped “Place de l’Étoile”. It is one of Paris’ most famous monuments, ... Read more!
25 Fun Facts about the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower sounds like a magical name. What would Paris be like without the Eiffel Tower? Well, Paris had already proved its charm to the world before the ... Read more!
Why Pont Alexandre III is Paris’ most beautiful bridge
This is one of my favourite bridges in Paris. Spanning the River Seine, Pont Alexandre III dates back to 1900 and is reminiscent of the Belle Epoque era. ... Read more!
Chambord: discover the fabulous château in the Loire!
Prestigious, majestic, colossal, extravagant… are these adjectives enough to fully describe the splendour of Chambord? The largest chateau of the Loire Valley is indeed full of surprises for ... Read more!
Things you should know about the Statue of Liberty
2016 marked the 130th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This short article is about two love stories of freedom, and of a centuries-old friendship between two peoples: ... Read more!
Discover the lofty Belfries of Flanders
A great symbol of emerging civic independence, the belfries of Flanders have proudly served as tokens of the influence and wealth gained by the region’s towns. Built in ... Read more!
