The first and tallest skyscraper of Paris
In 1781, New York was still a British settlement and Sydney, Australia had not yet…
Browsing: The Paris Challenge
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 Mystery Behind the Chimney of the Eiffel Tower
Only a very small number of Parisians and tourists know of the existence of what…
Discover the house of Jean Hérouet in Paris
When you walk along the busy rue des Francs Bourgeois in the Marais district, you’ll…
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…
This is Léon, the last Gas streetlamp in Paris !
Malakoff does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew very…
The secrets about the Moulin Rouge in Paris
Ohh la la… Le Moulin Rouge is one the most famous cabarets in the world. It…
The Dome church of Les Invalides and Napoleon’s tomb
The glittering golden roof of the Dome church is an unmissable landmark in the Parisian landscape.…
Discover the original tombstone of Napoleon in Paris
Whether liked or hated, Napoleon Bonaparte still fascinates today. Since its exile to the remote island…
The iconic newspaper kiosks of Paris
Whether you’ve been to Paris or have seen photos and movies shot in the French…
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…
The iconic Wallace fountains in Paris
While exploring Paris, you’ve probably spotted some of the Wallace fountains. These iconic elements of street…
Discover the surprising Dragon fountain in Paris
The Dragon fountain of Paris is certainly one of the most surprising monuments found in the…
The Alsatian brasserie Au roi de la Biere, Paris
Check out number 119 rue Saint-Lazare if you are in the neighbourhood of Gare Saint-Lazare.…
The Sens Hotel: a fine Loire chateau in Paris
When I organised walking tours in the Marais district, I always made sure to reveal…
Half-timbered houses on rue Francois Miron, Paris
From the medieval past of Paris, only a few residential houses remain in the historic…
The Billettes Cloister, Paris’ last medieval cloister
This is one of my favourite offbeat Paris spots in the 4th arrondissement, one you…
Where to find the last level crossing in Paris
Who would expect to see a level crossing in Paris? Well, funnily enough, there is one…
Where to find the last tall sand boxes in Paris
You would hardly notice them. The tall metallic cases that are standing on the Paris pavements used…
Where to find Paris’ most beautiful doors?
Who would have known that one day I’d be writing on Paris’ most beautiful doors!…
Where to find the inverted pyramid of the Louvre, Paris
You may have thought that the Louvre Palace in Paris had only one glass pyramid.…
Where to find the Salvador Dali Sundial in Paris
You don’t need to go inside a museum or an art gallery to enjoy works…
Where are the remains of the Roman forum in Paris
The Roman forum in Paris – then known as Lutetia – was situated in the…
Au Nègre Joyeux: a controversial signage in Paris
Au Nègre Joyeux (At the Joyous Negro’s) refers to a former chocolate factory that was…
What you should know about the Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic…
Discover the Mouzaïa district in Paris
Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in…
Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris
The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving…
The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris
This is one of my favourite secret places of Paris. It is find on the very…
Where to find the best baguettes in Paris
The French baguette is one of the biggest symbols of the nation. The daily ritual…
Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris
The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The…
Why the Flame of Liberty became a shrine to Lady Diana
20 years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales died as a result of a fatal car…
Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris
Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a…
The blank wall of the Hotel de Saint-Aignan, Paris
The Hotel de Saint-Aignan hides an odd feature that most visitors to the Museum of…
What to know about the Saint-Michel Fountain in Paris
There aren’t many wall fountains in Paris. The Saint-Michel fountain on the Left Bank is…
Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of…
The Sentier des Merisiers, Paris’ narrowest street
A few months ago, I came up with a post on Paris’ last dirt street.…
Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris
The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the…
What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris
Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place…
Quick guide to the Relief Map museum in Paris
My family and friends know how much I love maps. When I visited for the first time…
Secrets of the statue of Napoleon at Les Invalides
Enter in the historic Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris and head to the…
Discover the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris
The Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the…
Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of…
Things you should know about Square Jean-XXIII, Paris
Who has never seen this picture postcard view of Notre-Dame with a curtain of ivy…
Amazing places to see on a Paris by night tour
Both in Winter or Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You…
Discover the Swedish church of Paris
Situated in the 17th arrondissement is the little known Swedish church of Paris. The sanctuary is…
Discover the chic street of rue Fortuny in Paris
Rue Fortuny in the 17th arrondissement is little known by many tourist guides on Paris. I…
Discover the Cité des Fleurs in Paris
The Cité des Fleurs (City of Flowers) is a pedestrian street situated in the 17th…
Discover the rue des Thermopyles and Cité Bauer
Rue des Thermopyles: what an odd name for a street. Situated in a part of…
Discover the surprising Cité Florale in Paris
La Cité florale (Floral City) is an idyllic village in the 13th arrondissement of Paris…
Discover the Cour du Commerce Saint-André
Situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, Cour du Commerce Saint-André is a curious little…