
What about the iconic Street-Name Plaques of Paris?
The street-name plaques of Paris are so famous they have become iconic features of authentic…
The street-name plaques of Paris are so famous they have become iconic features of authentic…
When you visit Paris you’ll hardly notice them. But they are found in the hundreds throughout the…
Whether you’ve been to Paris or have seen photos and movies shot in the French…
The Morris column (colonne Morris in French) is a tall and elegant dark green advertising…
While exploring Paris, you’ve probably spotted some of the Wallace fountains. These iconic elements of street…
A few months ago, I came up with a post on Paris’ last dirt street.…
Rue Fortuny in the 17th arrondissement is little known by many tourist guides on Paris. I…
The Cité des Fleurs (City of Flowers) is a pedestrian street situated in the 17th…
Rue des Thermopyles: what an odd name for a street. Situated in a part of…
La Cité florale (Floral City) is an idyllic village in the 13th arrondissement of Paris…
Situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Cour du Commerce Saint-André is a curious little…
Another oddity in the 5th arrondissement in Paris, not far from rue Mouffetard: the suspended…
In our Countryside in Paris series, the impasse de la Santé is an interesting one.…
The colourful street of rue Crémieux is situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, not…
So you’re heading to the Palais Royal and its beautiful enclosed garden. Instead of entering…
The rue des Rosiers is situated in the Marais. The name of the street means…
Although small in size, the circular Place Saint-Georges owes its elegant look to the beautiful townhouses…
Amongst all the squares of Paris, the Place des Vosges is one of my favourite.…
A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question:…
Did you know that rue Saint-Jacques is the oldest street of Paris? Let’s find out…
Despite its name the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the…
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th…
Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one…
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
Have you ever thought of visiting central Paris early in the morning when the masses of…
Situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement), the tiny Place de Furstemberg is one…
The little shaded square of Place du Tertre is situated just a stone’s throw away…
No less than 37 bridges span the Seine, the river that separates the Left and…
The Bir-Hakeim bridge spans River Seine in Paris, linking the 15th and 16th arrondissements. It…
The majestic and impressive Place de la Concorde plays a great symbolic part along the prestigious Historical…
Christmas on the Champs-Élysées takes place for nearly two months, from mid-November to early January.…
The French capital is famous for its historic squares such as Place de la Concorde…
Watch our new photo video on Youtube dedicated to the banks and bridges of Paris!…
Place Dauphine is a small triangular square beautifully set in the Île de la Cité.…
The celebrated Avenue des Champs-Élysées is synonymous with glitz and glamour. The Avenue and its…
You may know Paris for its cathedral Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, its café culture and…
The majestic Place de la Concorde played an important part in French history. On many…
The famous Place Vendôme in Paris’ First arrondissement ranks amongst France’s most beautiful squares. Located…
The picturesque Place des Vosges is located in the Marais district in Paris, at the…