Discover the surprising Dragon fountain in Paris

The Dragon fountain of Paris is certainly one of the most surprising monuments found in the French capital… On this post I’m telling you a bit more about this ... lire plus !

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La Cité Florale: A surprising neighbourhood in Paris

La Cité Florale (Floral City) is an idyllic village in the 13th arrondissement of Paris where time stands still. I love strolling along its leafy streets early in ... lire plus !

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Impasse de la Santé, Paris’ last dirt track

In our Countryside in Paris series, the impasse de la Santé is an interesting one. Found in the 13th arrondissement, not far from the Val de Grâce, this ... lire plus !

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Where to find the last vespasienne in Paris

Once Paris totalled over 1,200 vespasiennes. These public urinals were part of the Paris street furniture. First introduced in the mid-19th century, only one of them has kept ... lire plus !

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Thirteenth Arrondissement of Paris

The Thirteenth arrondissement is well known by Parisians for the high-rise towers near the busy Place d’Italie. But also for the modern François Mitterrand National Library at the centre ... lire plus !

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Discover the Quais de la Seine in Paris

The banks of River Seine (Quais de la Seine) in Paris have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site since 1991. Along the Seine are found some of ... lire plus !

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