The flooding of the Seine is an integral part of the history of Paris. Through the annals of time, the Seine River has witnessed history’s ebb and flow, ... Read more!
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In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a tour of Montmartre. The glamorous queen of French chanson has become a cult ... Read more!
Discover the Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil in Paris
Unknown to most Parisians, the elegant Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil is a botanical garden located at the southeastern edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement ... Read more!
Discover the Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild
The vast Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild is situated between the Bois de Boulogne and the River Seine in the commune of Boulogne-Billancourt. Not very well known ... Read more!
Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris
The Jardin d’Acclimatation is the best amusement park for children in Paris. The park covers 20 hectares and is situated on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne ... Read more!
When the Jardin d’Acclimatation was a human zoo
At the entrance of the Jardin d’Acclimatation is a commemorative plaque which does not draw much attention. It was only because we were waiting for friends before entering ... Read more!
Berlin Wall Section in Paris
Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece of concrete which was no less than a Berlin Wall section in Paris! ... Read more!
Statue of Liberty on the Île aux Cygnes, Paris
It is either visible from the top of the Eiffel Tower, from the Front-de-Seine or the Maison de la Radio, the Statue of Liberty on the Île aux ... Read more!
Parc du Dispensaire: A Beautiful Public Garden in Sartrouville
I published a few photos of our walk across the River Seine in my previous post. I mentioned a local peaceful garden with myriads of flowers called ‘Parc ... Read more!
Promenade in Sartrouville: Hidden Gems Revealed!
On the first day of May, I took my little girl to a promenade in Sartrouville across the River Seine. This 7-kilometre walk led us to a local ... Read more!
A Walking Tour in Montmartre: A Photographic Journey
One part I love about my job is to show people the beautiful parts of Paris. Lately, a friendly Australian couple from Adelaide asked me to be their ... Read more!
Colourful Spring Flowers in Maisons-Laffitte
In between rain showers, we decided to venture outside and stroll in the beautiful park of our town. It was a perfect morning to enjoy some crisp fresh ... Read more!
Our tips to enjoy Paris in the Spring
As winter’s grasp loosens and the first whispers of warmth fill the air, Paris awakens with a burst of colour and vitality. Spring breathes new life into the ... Read more!
A Memorable InstaMeet in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines
Last Sunday we were nine Instagrammers to meet on a sunny morning in our suburb of Paris. This InstaMeet in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines, was an excellent opportunity to befriend ... Read more!
Fantastic April Sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte
This morning we enjoyed a fantastic April Sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte and wanted to publish a few photos to our regular readers… Photos of our fantastic April sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte ... Read more!
The Canopy of Les Halles: A Gigantic Structure in Central Paris
On Tuesday, the 5th of April 2016 took place the inauguration of the new site of Les Halles and its Canopy (La Canopée) in the heart of Paris. ... Read more!
Rue de Braque: Discovering a Hidden Gem of Old Paris
One spring morning in 2016, I discovered a hidden gem on the quiet Rue de Braque in the 3rd arrondissement. Until then, I thought there were only three ... 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!
Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake representing an Easter egg nest is prepared in many pâtisseries, and when they ... Read more!
Spring flowers and perfect sunny day in Montmartre
First published: March 13, 2016 – A sign that spring is coming is the sunny days we are having right now in Paris. We decided to stroll up to the Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre ... Read more!
