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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Fontaine Molière: A Little-Known Paris Monument
If you walk in the vicinity of Palais-Royal, you may spot a monumental fountain at the corner of the rue Molière and the rue de Richelieu. This is ... Read more!
The first and tallest skyscraper of Paris
In 1781, New York was still a British settlement and Sydney, Australia, did not yet exist. These two great cities, known for their skyscrapers, were preceded by a ... Read more!
Where to find the inverted pyramid of the Louvre
You may have thought that the Louvre Palace in Paris had only one glass pyramid. But an inverted pyramid, you must be joking! Of course, I am talking ... Read more!
Top Places to See on a Paris by Night Tour
Both in Winter and Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You may want to discover Paris comfortably seated on a tourist bus or on ... Read more!
Where to find the Texas Embassy in Paris?
Did you know that a carving on a façade indicates where the Texas Embassy in Paris used to be? Let me show you the exact location of this ... Read more!
Discover the secretive Place de Valois in Paris
So you’re heading to the Palais Royal and its beautiful enclosed garden. Instead of entering the precinct via the usual way, here is another route that’s worth trying. ... Read more!
An elephant head near Les Halles, Paris
How many people passing by the busy street of rue de la Cossonnerie actually know there is an elephant head near Les Halles, right here, in central Paris? ... Read more!
The Canopy of Les Halles: A Gigantic Structure in Central Paris
On Tuesday, the 5th of April 2016 took place the inauguration of the new site of Les Halles and its Canopy (La Canopée) in the heart of Paris. ... Read more!
The Fountain of the Croix-du-Trahoir in Paris
Today the intersection of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de l’Arbre-Sec is part of one of the nicest parts of Paris. There, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement is a little fountain known as Croix-du-Trahoir. It ... Read more!
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 high above ground, usually fixed on buttresses of churches, hidden balls of rats ... Read more!
Pont Neuf: the little secrets of Paris’ oldest bridge
Despite its name, the Pont Neuf (New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the Seine between the Right and Left Banks, it crosses the western tip of ... Read more!
Discover the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809. Situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on the place du Carrousel, it ... Read more!
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Situated in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank, the busy square ... Read more!
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had not been inside for many years and it was time to say ‘bonjour‘ ... Read more!
Explore the secretive Palais-Royal Garden
The garden of the Palais-Royal is the only garden in Paris classified as “Remarkable Garden” by the French Ministry of Culture. Bordered by the Palais-Royal and the adjacent arcaded ... Read more!
Discover the Palais-Royal in Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens of France. Its original name (Palais-Cardinal) refers to the Cardinal Richelieu who had ... Read more!
Musée de l’Orangerie: Discovering Paris’s Impressionist Treasures
The first time I visited the Musée de l’Orangerie, I felt a surge of excitement as I stepped inside. It was a chance to finally see, in real ... Read more!
Be stunned by the beauty of the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
With its stunning stained glass, the Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of Gothic architecture in the heart of Paris. Welcoming over 900,000 visitors each year, the medieval chapel is ... Read more!
Explore the historic Ile de la Cité in Paris
The ship-shaped Ile de la Cité is the historical heart of Paris, known as Lutetia (Lutèce) during the Roman era. With its banks on the River Seine, it contributes ... Read more!
