So you’re heading to the Palais Royal and its beautiful enclosed garden. Instead of entering the precinct via the usual way, here is another route that’s worth trying. ... Read more!
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The elegance of Place Saint-Georges, Paris
Although small in size, the circular Place Saint-Georges owes its elegant look to the beautiful townhouses that border it. With the métro station exit, the railings, the old lampposts, ... 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!
Reaching New Heights: Uncovering The Highest Street of Paris
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!
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!
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!
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!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Squares of France
France prides itself in having some of Europe’s most beautiful squares. Planned and designed in the heart of the old towns, they are vibrant places for community gatherings. ... 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 intimate square of Place d’Alliance in Nancy
The Place d’Alliance is certainly the smallest, however the most intimate square of Nancy. Located just a stone’s throw from the Place Stanislas, it is often bypassed (or ... Read more!
Discover the Place de la Carrière in Nancy
If Place Stanislas is the image of Nancy that is most often conveyed to the world, it should not overshadow the delightful Place de la Carrière situated on ... 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!
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville of Aix-en-Provence
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville of Aix is arguably one of Provence’s most famous squares. It shows a great array of architectural styles, from the most simple to ... Read more!
Cours Mirabeau, Aix-en-Provence
Paris has its Champs-Élysées, Nice its Promenade des Anglais, Marseille its Canebière and Aix its Cours Mirabeau. This wide street is one of the busiest and most frequented ... Read more!
Place d’Albertas: A Provençal Square That Feels Like a Storybook
I first discovered Place d’Albertas long before I actually saw it with my own eyes. It was back in 2011, before my very first trip to Aix-en-Provence, when ... Read more!
Discover the magnificence of Place Stanislas in Nancy
Looking for an elegant and classic French location? Discover Nancy and its magnificent Place Stanislas, with its golden gates and an architectural ensemble so unique that it was ... Read more!
Bordeaux Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse is part of the Port of the Moon, Bordeaux, which has been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage since 2007. The royal square is ... Read more!
