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 ... lire plus !
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Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
For many visitors, Paris is known as the City of Light or the City of Love. Additionally, another nickname for Paris could well be the City of Art. ... lire plus !
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? ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2022 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 ... lire plus !
Buy your tickets to Paris monuments and save time!
Preparing your trip to Paris can be a bit complicated to organise, particularly if you’re planning on visiting several monuments or museums. The idea of planning a visit ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
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 ... lire plus !
