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!
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Uncover Paris’ Best Hidden Spots on the Île de la Cité
Discovering hidden spots on the Île de la Cité is like uncovering the soul of Paris. When we lived in the Paris region, we often wandered through this ... Read more!
Tour Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie: A Paris Landmark
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!
The towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
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!
The Christmas Tree of Notre-Dame Cathedral
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree set in front of the Gothic façade. Here are 10 of our favourite ... Read more!
Queen Elizabeth II Flower Market in Paris
The delightful Elizabeth II Flower Market in the 4th arrondissement of Paris was named in honour of the Queen of England to reflect the “enormous affection” in which the French ... Read more!
What to see in the Fourth Arrondissement of Paris?
The Fourth arrondissement is home to one of the most famous monuments in Paris: the cathedral of Notre-Dame. Mostly located on the Right bank of River Seine, it includes the two islands ... Read more!
The Bouquinistes of Paris: Focus on a Paris symbol
The banks of the Seine would not be the same without the established Bouquinistes of Paris. The booksellers and their green-painted boxes have become one of Paris’s many ... Read more!
Discover the Quais de la Seine: Paris’s Timeless Treasure
The banks of the River Seine (Quais de la Seine) in Paris have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site since 1991. Along the Seine are ... Read more!
Why you should discover the Marais District in Paris
The Marais District is located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements in Paris between Beaubourg and the Place de la Bastille on the right bank of River Seine. It ... 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!
What you should know about Place des Vosges, Paris
The picturesque Place des Vosges is located in the Marais district in Paris, at the junction of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. This excellent example of Louis XIII-style ... Read more!
Notre-Dame de Paris: a guide to the Gothic cathedral
The cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris always makes a powerful impression on me. Doesn’t it look like a vessel in the shape of a cross set on the ... Read more!
