Today, you are in Paris, and you need a place to picnic. There are so many possible locations, that I could never list them all. I’m inclined to suggest going to the square in front of Notre-Dame, the very center of the city, and finding some steps or a wall to sit on and use [...]
From the royal fortress to the public, the Louvre Museum in Paris is unquestionably one of the most amazing art galleries in the world. Home to thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the jewel in the crown of French culture, a towering testament to European civilization and history. Its importance and quality [...]
Paris’ reputation as a superb travel destination is well justified – the city is home to an overwhelming selection of attractions – the iconic Eiffel tower, superb Louvre Gallery, landmark Arc de Triomphe… the list goes on and on. However Paris’ location makes it ideal for exploring some of the beautiful surrounding French countryside and [...]
The Eiffel Tower (French: Tour Eiffel, [tuʁ ɛfɛl]) is an 1889 iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris that has become both a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Eiffel Tower, which is the tallest building in Paris,[10] is the single most [...]
The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some twenty kilometers southwest of the French capital. The [...]
Please, Can you help? The Latone Basin, jewel of the park of Versailles, is the key work of the hydraulic system designed under Louis XIV. It dominates the view of the main axis of the Gardens. This wonder of art and engineering is deteriorating at a worrying rate: urgent restoration must be carried out to [...]
One of my favorite pleasures when I am in Paris is to take some time off, pick up a good book, and hole up some place where I can be left alone with my old self. If you feel the same, these are three of my fave spots to do just that. La Maison de [...]
French people love drinking and eating out. Paris overflows with bars, wine bars, cafés, bistros and restaurants. Tons of fun. But which and where is the oldest one? Let’s begin by wandering down rue Mazarine from the Odéon square. Bingo? We almost immediately come on Le Procope, where a plaque affirms it is “the oldest [...]
There is an old saying which states that Paris is the place where all good people go to die. It is the combination of historical charm, modernism, and a heady underworld which makes Paris a fantasy tourist destination. It is the top 5 Paris attractions which draw people to this great city, again and again. [...]
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