In the heart of Paris, where history and romance intertwine, there stands an iconic landmark that captivates the world with its enchanting transformation after sunset—the Eiffel Tower. Join ... Read more!
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Eiffel Tower lit up in Blue-White-Red after the Paris attacks
From Monday, 16 to Wednesday, 25 November, the Eiffel Tower is lit up in Blue, White and Red to honour victims of the 13 November 2015 Paris attacks. We ... Read more!
Discover Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris
The Lion of Belfort is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi that stands below the castle of Belfort in Franche-Comté (north-eastern France). Paris also has its Lion de ... Read more!
Would you go to the Catacombs of Paris? I just did!
Below the pleasant district of Denfert-Rochereau, with peaceful residential streets and lively Haussmann-style avenues, lie the disused quarries that became the Catacombs of Paris. I’d heard about them ... Read more!
Palais Garnier – Explore Paris’ Prestigious Opera House
The Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end of the Avenue de l’Opéra, the sumptuous ... 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!
A climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris
Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that rises in the centre of Paris. Many don’t even notice the monument as ... Read more!
What the view looks like from the top of the Arc de Triomphe?
Yesterday the weather was blue-perfect in Paris, a fantastic opportunity to get perched onto one of the monuments and terraces to enjoy a splendid view over the city. ... Read more!
Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos
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 ... 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!
Paris City-Hall
The City Hall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville de Paris) is one of the most popular monuments in the French capital. Situated near the banks of River Seine in the ... Read more!
Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a surprising landmark of Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic Sacré-Cœur basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. The sanctuary stands like a whipped cream edifice atop the hillock of Montmartre, sharing ... 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!
Discover the historic monument of Conciergerie in Paris
With its distinctive towers, the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité used to belong to the Kings of France. In fact, it even preceded the Louvre as ... Read more!
Maison de Nicolas Flamel: the oldest house of Paris
The Maison de Nicolas Flamel (Nicolas Flamel House) is the oldest stone house of Paris, dating back to the 15th century. On a walk between Place des Vosges ... Read more!
The Arènes de Lutèce: A Roman Vestige in Paris
Little is left visible in Paris from the Roman era. Yet, the French capital boasts a unique and rare remnant of the Gallo-Roman settlement: the Arena of Lutetia ... 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!
Discover the Grande Arche de la Défense
Located in the outskirts of Paris, the monumental Grande Arche de La Défense is a 20th-century version of the Arc de Triomphe. Instead of celebrating military victories, the ... Read more!
