Quick guide to the Relief Map museum in Paris

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My family and friends know how much I love maps. When I visited for the first time the Relief Map museum in Paris, I was blown away by Louis XIV’s collection ... lire plus !

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Secrets of the statue of Napoleon at Les Invalides

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Enter in the historic Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris and head to the main courtyard. Standing on the upper level opposite the entrance to the main courtyard, the ... lire plus !

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Discover the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris

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The Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is the second-largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 45 acres landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... lire plus !

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Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris

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The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of the French President. This powerful symbol of the Republic was built in the ... lire plus !

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Things you should know about Square Jean-XXIII, Paris

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Who has never seen this picture postcard view of Notre-Dame with a curtain of ivy lining the walls that plunge towards the Seine? The garden that extends from ... lire plus !

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Amazing places to see on a Paris by night tour

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Both in Winter or 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 Swedish church of Paris

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Situated in the 17th arrondissement is the little known Swedish church of Paris. The sanctuary is recognisable by its red brick façade and steeple inspired by Swedish architecture. You can’t ... lire plus !

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Discover the chic street of rue Fortuny in Paris

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Rue Fortuny in the 17th arrondissement is little known by many tourist guides in Paris. I recently read a history book about the former commune of Batignolles-Monceau. I ... lire plus !

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Top 10 Free Things To Do In Paris

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Besides London, New York and Tokyo, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world.  You might be a fan of the City of Lights, ... lire plus !

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The Cité des Fleurs: French elegance in Paris

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The Cité des Fleurs (City of Flowers) is a pedestrian street situated in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Since its creation in the mid-19th century, it has kept ... lire plus !

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