The Saint-Michel Fountain: A Central Landmark in Paris

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There aren’t many wall fountains in Paris. The Saint-Michel fountain on the Left Bank is probably the largest. The monumental fountain is a neo-Renaissance creation from the Haussmann ... lire plus !

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Top Places to See on a Paris by Night Tour

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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 ... lire plus !

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Discover the Cour du Commerce Saint-André

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Situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Cour du Commerce Saint-André is a curious little passageway dating from 1776. The old street includes small boutiques and the famous ... lire plus !

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Where to find the Statue of Liberty hidden in Paris?

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There are a few replicas of the Statue of Liberty that are found across Paris: Île aux Cygnes, Luxembourg Garden, Orsay Museum… These are easy to spot and ... lire plus !

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Pont-Neuf: the little secrets of Paris’ oldest bridge

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Despite its name, the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the Seine between the Right and Left Banks, it crosses the western tip of ... lire plus !

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Famous Cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

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The café scene is a vital part of the social life of Paris where artists, writers, intellectuals and celebrities meet in one of Saint-Germain-des-Prés’ celebrated cafés: Café Les Deux ... lire plus !

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Place de Furstemberg, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

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Situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement), the tiny Place de Furstemberg is one of Paris’ most charming squares with its elegant lamp posts. Who is the ... lire plus !

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés Neighbourhood

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The quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés takes its name from the old Benedictine abbey founded in the 8th century. Situated on the Left Bank in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, it is known ... lire plus !

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We’ve found Napoleon’s hat in Paris

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Last weekend we were walking in the streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the 6th arrondissement of Paris when we stumbled into a plain-looking black hat safely kept in a glass ... lire plus !

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Luxembourg Garden in the Spring

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On this sunny Sunday afternoon we decided to go to Paris and have a picnic in the Luxembourg Garden. During the season of Spring, every green shade lights up beautifully the ... lire plus !

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