Rue Crémieux, one of the most colourful streets in Paris, has always been a little detour I couldn’t resist when walking between Gare de Lyon and Place de ... Read more!
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Paris Carnival Explained: The Festive Traditions You Can’t Miss
The Paris Carnival boasts a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages. Once a grand annual event, it disappeared from the city’s streets for decades before making ... Read more!
Your Essential Versailles Palace Tickets Guide
Having visited Versailles Palace numerous times while residing in the region, we've gained valuable insights and practical tips for this guide.Our frequent visits to the Palace of Versailles ... Read more!
5 Most Luxurious Locations in Paris – Where to Stay?
Paris is one of the world's best destinations for a luxury city break. However, planning a trip to the City of Light can be overwhelming, especially when looking ... Read more!
Gare de l’Est: 10 Facts about the Paris Railway Station
The Gare de l'Est, one of Paris's main railway stations, is an architectural gem and a nerve centre of the French rail network. Nestling in the 10th arrondissement, ... Read more!
7 Reasons Why You Should Book Luggage Storage in Paris
Are you planning a visit to France and eager to explore the wonders of Paris without any burdens? If so, we have an invaluable travel tip for you: ... Read more!
Tracing the Remains of the Bastille Fortress in Paris
The Bastille Fortress is an ancient monument whose name spread worldwide following its storming by the Revolutionaries on 14 July 1789. This day, engraved in the collective memory ... Read more!
Boxing Day in France: Celebrations & Traditions
The day after Christmas is another feast celebrating Christianity’s first martyr: Saint Stephen’s Day, in French, Fête de Saint-Etienne or La Sainte-Etienne. In English-speaking countries, this date is ... Read more!
Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
Delving into the heart of Paris is akin to embarking on an intimate journey through time and elegance. As someone who has not only dwelt in the embrace ... Read more!
French History Trivia: How France got its name?
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to continue on this topic and ask the question: how France got its name? ... Read more!
3 Ideas for Day Trips in the Paris Region
Have you heard of the Île de France? In English the region is often simply called “Paris region”. This historic area encompasses a large stretch of land beyond ... Read more!
The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can find a lot of information on the web. However, there are two reasons ... Read more!
This is Léon, the last Gas streetlamp in Paris !
Malakoff does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew very little of this residential suburb in the Hauts-de-Seine département. I was aware of ... Read more!
Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2023 Guide
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These are the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Provins medieval Christmas market. The latter ... Read more!
Buy your tickets to Paris monuments and save time!
Preparing for your trip to Paris can be complicated, particularly if you plan to visit several monuments or museums. Planning a visit to a crowded museum or monument ... Read more!
Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris
The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!
6 best places to stay in Paris
Paris is a beautiful patchwork quilt of enticing arrondissements, each one with its own reasons to lure you away from the rest of the city. The City of ... Read more!
Our Top 10 Tips for Walking in Paris
A lot of people we’ve met who are visiting Paris don’t necessarily come prepared. It can be a bit hard to know how to dress and what to ... Read more!
Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris
Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of a beautiful windmill over there but always preferred to wander in the streets ... Read more!
Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris
The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 10.48 acre landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!
