The Saint-Michel Fountain: A Central Landmark in Paris

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 ... Read more!

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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!

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Discover the Cour du Commerce Saint-André

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 ... Read more!

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Where to find the Statue of Liberty hidden in Paris?

There are a few replicas of the Statue of Liberty across Paris: Île aux Cygnes, Luxembourg Garden, Orsay Museum… These are easy to spot and in plain sight. But there is ... Read more!

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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!

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

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 ... Read more!

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

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 ... Read more!

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés Neighbourhood

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 ... Read more!

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We’ve found Napoleon’s hat in Paris

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 ... Read more!

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Luxembourg Garden in the Spring

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 ... Read more!

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What to see in the Sixth Arrondissement of Paris?

Welcome to the Sixth Arrondissement, arguably the most popular with tourists! Situated on the Left Blank, “le Sixième” includes the upmarket neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Luxembourg Garden, ... Read more!

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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!

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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!

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Discover the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris

Among Paris’s many parks and gardens, the Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) is undoubtedly one of my favourites. It is also a much-appreciated green space for Parisians, students, and ... Read more!

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