On 9 November, Germany and Europe commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall. The generation of our young people were not born when this major event in European ... Read more!
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Explore La Défense Christmas Market in Paris
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its white chalets at the centre of the Esplanade seems at odds with ... Read more!
Follow A Photographic Walk in La Défense in Summer
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!
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!
Promenade along River Seine between Saint-Cloud and Suresnes
On a pleasant day in early September, we discovered this part of Île de France, West of Paris. Quickly reached either from Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt or La Défense, the ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Buildings of France
Here are the lists of the tallest buildings of France which include spires and masts. (updated 2 May 2016) The vast majority of French skyscrapers are located in the ... Read more!
Panoramic Views of Paris: 10 Must-See Spots for Stunning Sights
Discovering a city from above is always thrilling, and the panoramic views of Paris, with its world-famous monuments and landmarks, are no exception. Personally, I love exploring a ... 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!
Discover the prestigious Avenue des Champs-Élysées
The celebrated Avenue des Champs-Élysées is synonymous with glitz and glamour. The Avenue and its district are part of the Voie Triomphale (Triumphal Way): the Historical Axis. The ... 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!
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!
