A few days ago, one of our students in French asked us a tricky question: “Where is the highest street of Paris?” After some research, I found the ... Read more!
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Rue Saint-Jacques: Paris’ oldest street
Did you know that rue Saint-Jacques is the oldest street in Paris? Let’s learn more about this 2,000-year-old thoroughfare that crosses the Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement). Created in ... 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!
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Situated in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank, the busy square ... Read more!
Place de la Bastille, Paris
Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one of Paris’ most famous squares, owing its name to the infamous fortress that ... Read more!
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had not been inside for many years and it was time to say ‘bonjour‘ ... Read more!
Why You Should Visit Place de la Concorde Early Morning
Have you ever considered visiting central Paris early in the morning when the masses of tourists still sleep or have breakfast at their hotels? This morning, we arrived ... Read more!
Place de Furstemberg, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Situated in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th arrondissement), the tiny Place de Furstemberg is one of Paris’ most charming squares with its elegant lamp posts. Who is ... Read more!
Place du Tertre, Montmartre
The little shaded square of Place du Tertre is situated just a stone’s throw away from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and is the tourist centre of Montmartre in the 18th ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris
No less than 37 bridges span the Seine, the river that separates the Left and Right banks of Paris. The river banks have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage ... Read more!
Pont de Bir-Hakeim and its great Paris views
The pont de Bir-Hakeim spans River Seine in Paris, linking the 15th and 16th arrondissements. It is one of the most beautiful bridges of Paris and is popular ... Read more!
Unveil French Elegance in Place de la Concorde
Looking for French elegance in Place de la Concorde? You’re in the right place! The majestic and impressive Place de la Concorde plays a significant symbolic part along ... Read more!
The season of Christmas on the Champs-Élysées
Christmas on the Champs-Élysées takes place for nearly two months, from mid-November to early January. The Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris is then decked with lights and enchantment ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Squares of Paris
The French capital is famous for its historic squares, such as Place de la Concorde and Place des Vosges. From the grandest squares celebrating the monarchs of France ... Read more!
The bridges of Paris on our new video
Watch our new photo video on Youtube dedicated to the banks and bridges of Paris! A New Video on the Bridges of Paris! We have published a ... Read more!
Place Dauphine: One of Paris’ Most Romantic Squares
Place Dauphine is one of the most romantic squares in Paris. A contemporary of the Place des Vosges in the Marais district, many consider it one of the ... Read more!
Discover the prestigious Avenue des Champs-Élysées
The celebrated Avenue des Champs-Élysées is synonymous with glitz and glamour. The Avenue and its district are part of the Voie Triomphale (Triumphal Way): the Historical Axis. The ... Read more!
A Guide to the Historical Axis of Paris
You may know Paris for its cathedral Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, its café culture and its amazing museums and art galleries. The French capital is also famous for ... Read more!
Discover the majestic Place de la Concorde in Paris
The majestic Place de la Concorde played an essential part in French history. On many occasions, the square has been chosen for happy or sad national gatherings. One ... Read more!
Discover the Neo-classical Place Vendôme in Paris
The famous Place Vendôme in Paris’ First arrondissement ranks amongst France’s most beautiful squares. Located to the north of the Tuileries Garden, it is a magnificent example of ... Read more!
