Here are a few photos of my walk in La Défense on a bright sunny afternoon in September. La Défense is France’s largest business district and is situated in ... Read more!
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Discover the Grande Arche de la Défense
Located in the outskirts of Paris, the monumental Grande Arche de La Défense is a 20th-century version of the Arc de Triomphe. Instead of celebrating military victories, the ... Read more!
Île de France, the historic province of the Paris Region
The Île de France region is one of the ancient provinces of France, and the one that has been the centre of power during most of French history ... Read more!
A Guide to the Historical Axis of Paris
You may know Paris for its cathedral Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, its café culture and its amazing museums and art galleries. The French capital is also famous for ... Read more!
Discover the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris conveys a powerful historic symbol at the centre of the star-shaped “Place de l’Étoile”. It is one of Paris’ most famous monuments, ... Read more!
Discover the majestic Place de la Concorde in Paris
The majestic Place de la Concorde played an essential part in French history. On many occasions, the square has been chosen for happy or sad national gatherings. One ... Read more!
La Défense in Paris, Europe’s largest business district
La Défense is Europe’s largest purpose-built business district to the West of Paris. The district showcases France’s great leap into the 21st century. For many visitors to France ... Read more!
