First published: March 13, 2016 – 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 ... Read more!
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Rue de Verneuil and the former house of Serge Gainsbourg
Have you heard of Rue de Verneuil in Paris? Probably not, but surely you’ve heard of the name of one of its famous residents: Serge Gainsbourg. Rue ... Read more!
Snowdrops glimpsed in the Park of Maisons-Laffitte
A few days ago, we walked early in the morning across the Park of Maisons-Laffitte and spotted these delicate white flowers known as ‘snowdrops’. Here are a few photos… ... Read more!
Top 10 Romantic Places in Paris: A Little Guide
Paris is famous worldwide for being a place conducive to true romance. For a lovers’ stroll or for those who want to discover little-known Parisian places, we have ... Read more!
The Paris Carnival – A Little Guide
In Paris, the carnival has a long story and dates back to the Middle Ages. After a long hiatus between 1952 and 1997, the tradition of the Paris Carnival ... Read more!
February in Paris: First Signs of Spring in the Gardens
Today as we walked across the 8th arrondissement and its public parks, we encountered the first signs of Spring… Yes, that’s right, Spring in February in Paris! Here are a ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scene at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
The crib inside the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre (18th arrondissement) is one of the most visited in Paris. Embracing local traditions is an integral part of experiencing any destination. Visiting the Nativity Scene ... Read more!
Discover the old town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Saint-Germain-en-Laye dates back to the Middle Ages. The town has kept the original urban layout of the time it was the seat of the royal government under Louis XIV. ... Read more!
Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the mid-16th century until 1680. Built on the grounds of the Château-Vieux it offered ... Read more!
Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of France. Surrounded by dry moats, the castle and its large circular towers today ... Read more!
Gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace of Le Nôtre which overlooks the West suburbs of Paris. The gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye are ... Read more!
The great Terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris. Laid out between 1668 and 1675 near the two castles (Château-Vieux and Château-Neuf), the monumental ... Read more!
Discover the historic town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. The terrace of Le Nôtre, the castle’s gardens, the winding ... Read more!
The Fountain of the Croix-du-Trahoir in Paris
Today the intersection of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de l’Arbre-Sec is part of one of the nicest parts of Paris. There, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement is a little fountain known as Croix-du-Trahoir. It ... Read more!
Boules-aux-Rats, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church in Paris
There is a mystery that scholars and historians have not yet succeeded to resolve. Perched high above ground, usually fixed on buttresses of churches, hidden balls of rats ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scene at Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th arrondissement. The large scene refers to the tradition of a Provençal Nativity Scene ... Read more!
Nativity Scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from the first Sunday of Advent to Candlemas. We have been lucky enough to ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in France
Coming from a long Catholic tradition, Nativity scenes are still present in many households, churches and public places in France today, in both miniature and life-size displays. The ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, whether traditional, baroque or modern. Some, like that of Notre Dame cathedral, attract thousands of visitors ... Read more!
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in Paris. Following the Great Fire of April 2019 there will be no Christmas tree in ... Read more!
