The triumphal arch of Porte Saint-Denis is situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Dating from the 17th century it pays homage to Louis XIV’s victories on the ... Read more!
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a surprising landmark of Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic Sacré-Cœur basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. The sanctuary stands like a whipped cream edifice atop the hillock of Montmartre, sharing ... Read more!
Top 10 Facts about the Sacré-Cœur, Paris
You can hardly miss it when visiting Paris. The basilica of Sacré-Cœur (18th arrondissement) attracts high numbers of visitors. They come to admire the view from the parvis, to ... Read more!
Saint-Denis Basilica, the Royal Necropolis of France
Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French history. The church became a royal burial place under the Merovingian dynasty and ... Read more!
Discover the village of Montmartre in Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the iconic ‘Butte Montmartre’ is one of Paris‘ most famous districts. Full of contrasts, encircled by busy boulevards, it has kept the atmosphere ... Read more!
Sydney and Its Surprising Connection to Paris—You’ll Be Baffled!
I love the sequence in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the character of Kostas “Gus” Portokalos (the Baba—the dad) makes the case that the origins ... Read more!
