The first and tallest skyscraper of Paris
In 1781, New York was still a British settlement and Sydney, Australia had not yet…
Browsing: 1st Arrondissement of Paris
Where to find the inverted pyramid of the Louvre, Paris
You may have thought that the Louvre Palace in Paris had only one glass pyramid.…
Amazing places to see on a Paris by night tour
Both in Winter or Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You…
Where to find the Texas Embassy in Paris?
Did you know that a carving on a façade indicates where the Texas Embassy in…
Discover the secretive Place de Valois in Paris
So you’re heading to the Palais Royal and its beautiful enclosed garden. Instead of entering…
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…
An elephant head near Les Halles, Paris
How many people passing by the busy street of rue de la Cossonnerie actually know…
The Canopy of Les Halles
On Tuesday 5 April 2016 took place the inauguration of the new site of Les…
Fountain of the Croix-du-Trahoir, Rue Saint-Honoré, Paris
Today the intersection of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de l’Arbre-Sec is part of one of the nicest parts of Paris.…
Boules-aux-Rats, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church in Paris
There is a mystery that scholars and historians have not yet succeeded to resolve. Perched…
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.…
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th…
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
Explore the secretive Palais-Royal Garden
The garden of the Palais-Royal is the only garden in Paris classified as “Remarkable Garden” by…
Discover the Palais-Royal in Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens…
The paintings in the Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
Situated in the Tuileries Garden near the Place de la Concorde, the Orangerie Museum contains…
Be stunned by the beauty of the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
With its stunning stained-glass, the Sainte-Chapelle is gem of Gothic architecture in the heart of…
Explore the Île de la Cité in Paris
The ship-shaped island is the historical heart of Paris which was known as Lutetia (Lutèce) during…
Discover the historic monument of Conciergerie in Paris
With its distinctive towers, the edifice on the Île de la Cité used to belong…
Conciergerie Clock, Paris
The beautiful gilded Conciergerie clock is hang on the Clock Tower of the Conciergerie. It is situated…
The Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde
One of the most beautiful views of Paris at Christmas can be enjoyed from the big wheel…
What to see in the First Arrondissement of Paris?
The First arrondissement is home to one of the most famous monuments in Paris: the…
Promenade across the Tuileries Garden in Paris
This past Sunday, as we wondered where to stroll in Paris, the Tuileries Garden came…
Fun Fair of the Tuileries in Paris
Set-up in the Tuileries garden for two months in July and August, the annual fun…
French elegance in Place de la Concorde, Paris
The majestic and impressive Place de la Concorde plays a great symbolic part along the prestigious Historical…
Beautiful photos of the Louvre at night
We published new photos of the Louvre taken at night on our flickr account. The…
What are the Bouquinistes of Paris?
The banks of the Seine would not be the same without the established Bouquinistes of…
Place Dauphine, Paris
Place Dauphine is a small triangular square beautifully set in the Île de la Cité.…
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…
Is the Tuileries Garden in danger?
Each time we visit Paris, we always take a stroll through the Tuileries Garden. Starting…
Jardin des Tuileries, Paris
From the Place du Carrousel, the Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden) offers an unbroken vista…
A Guide to the Historical Axis of Paris
You may know Paris for its cathedral Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, its café culture and…
Discover the majestic Place de la Concorde in Paris
The majestic Place de la Concorde played an important part in French history. On many…
The Palais des Tuileries, in search of a missing Palace
The Palais des Tuileries (Tuileries Palace) is the former residence of the Kings and Queens of…
Discover the Louvre Palace, Paris
The Louvre Palace is “royal Paris”. A part of the French capital that no visitor should…
Discover the Neo-classical Place Vendôme in Paris
The famous Place Vendôme in Paris’ First arrondissement ranks amongst France’s most beautiful squares. Located…