The secrets about the Moulin Rouge in Paris

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Ohh la la… Le Moulin Rouge is one of the most famous cabarets in the world. It is easily recognisable with its red windmill on the corner of Boulevard ... lire plus !

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In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre

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Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a tour of Montmartre. The glamorous queen of French chanson has become a cult ... lire plus !

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A Walking Tour in Montmartre: A Photographic Journey

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One part I love about my job is to show people the beautiful parts of Paris. Lately, a friendly Australian couple from Adelaide asked me to be their ... lire plus !

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Spring flowers and perfect sunny day in Montmartre

18th Arrondissement of Paris, Blog, Gardens and Parks of Paris, Île-de-France, Montmartre, Paris, Spring

A sign that spring is coming is the sunny days we are having right now in Paris. We decided to stroll up to the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre to catch the first signs of spring. No ... lire plus !

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Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre

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The Nativity Scene inside the Sacré-Cœur basilica in Montmartre  (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Discover the 2015 edition of the famous crib. Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre at Christmas time © ... lire plus !

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And Paris’ highest street is…

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A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question: “where is Paris’ highest street?” After a little research we found the correct ... lire plus !

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Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos

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Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. Only ... lire plus !

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Ascent to the forecourt of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

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One of the favourite gates used by sightseers on their way to the old district of Montmartre in the 18th arrondissement is the métro station Anvers (line 2). A short ... lire plus !

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Square Louise Michel, Montmartre

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Situated 18th arrondissement, the Square Louise Michel (formerly Square Willette) is a steep green area that reaches the monumental church of Sacré-Cœur  perched atop the Hill of Montmartre. Square Louise ... lire plus !

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Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, Paris

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Squished by the white mass of the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre stands the little and discret Romanesque church of Saint-Pierre de Montmartre. Situated in the 18th arrondissement, this is one of Paris‘ oldest ... lire plus !

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