Few tourists know about the existence of the Place de Mexico. And yet, it offers one of the most beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower. Let’s discover this ... Read more!
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Place Edouard-VII: A Paris Square for A King of England
Not far from the Opéra Garnier, the Boulevard des Capucines opens onto a small pedestrian street, the Rue Edouard-VII that leads to a secretive yet majestic square: Place ... Read more!
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 Paris. You would have seen them on your visit to the French capital ... Read more!
What is the story behind the public benches of Paris?
When you visit Paris you’ll hardly notice them. But they are found in the hundreds throughout the French capital. The iconic public benches of Paris are part of the street ... Read more!
The iconic newspaper kiosks of Paris
Whether you’ve been to Paris or have seen photos and movies shot in the French capital, you’ve probably heard about the dark green newspaper kiosks that were originally ... Read more!
Why the Morris Column is an iconic image of Paris
The Morris column (colonne Morris in French) is a tall and elegant dark green advertising column. Placed at regular intervals on the Paris pavement, the cylindrical structure has ... Read more!
The iconic Wallace fountains in Paris
While exploring Paris, you’ve probably spotted some of the Wallace fountains. These iconic elements of street furniture in Paris are found in squares or at the angle of most-frequented streets. ... Read more!
The Sentier des Merisiers, Paris’ narrowest street
A few months ago, I came up with a post on Paris’ last dirt street. You might want to know another fun fact about the streets of Paris such ... Read more!
Discover the chic street of rue Fortuny in Paris
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 ... Read more!
The Cité des Fleurs: French elegance in Paris
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 ... Read more!
Discover the rue des Thermopyles and Cité Bauer
Rue des Thermopyles: what an odd name for a street. Situated in a part of Paris that is exempt from any major monuments and museums, the cat-friendly street ... Read more!
La Cité Florale: A surprising neighbourhood in Paris
La Cité Florale (Floral City) is an idyllic village in the 13th arrondissement of Paris where time stands still. I love strolling along its leafy streets early in ... Read more!
Discover the Cour du Commerce Saint-André
Situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Cour du Commerce Saint-André is a curious little passageway dating from 1776. The old street includes small boutiques and the famous ... Read more!
What is this suspended iron bar in rue Rataud about?
Another oddity in the 5th arrondissement in Paris, not far from rue Mouffetard: the suspended iron bar dotted with crooks of rue Rataud. I took my camera and ... Read more!
Impasse de la Santé, Paris’ last dirt track
In our Countryside in Paris series, the impasse de la Santé is an interesting one. Found in the 13th arrondissement, not far from the Val de Grâce, this ... Read more!
Rue Crémieux: one of Paris most colourful streets
The colourful street of rue Crémieux is situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the busy railway station of Gare de Lyon. Off the beaten ... Read more!
Discover the secretive Place de Valois in Paris
So you’re heading to the Palais Royal and its beautiful enclosed garden. Instead of entering the precinct via the usual way, here is another route that’s worth trying. ... Read more!
The Jewish street of rue des Rosiers, Paris
Rue des Rosiers is situated in the Marais. The name of the street means “street of the rosebushes“. Between rue Malher and rue Vieille du Temple, the 380 metre-long ... Read more!
The elegance of Place Saint-Georges, Paris
Although small in size, the circular Place Saint-Georges owes its elegant look to the beautiful townhouses that border it. With the métro station exit, the railings, the old lampposts, ... Read more!
Saturday Morning on the Place des Vosges
Amongst all the squares of Paris, the Place des Vosges is one of my favourites. Situated in the Marais, not far from the Place de la Bastille, the ... Read more!
