Boxing Day in France: Celebrations & Traditions

The day after Christmas is another feast celebrating Christianity’s first martyr: Saint Stephen’s Day, in French, Fête de Saint-Etienne or La Sainte-Etienne. In English-speaking countries, this date is ... Read more!

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Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris

Delving into the heart of Paris is akin to embarking on an intimate journey through time and elegance. As someone who has not only dwelt in the embrace ... Read more!

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3 Ideas for Day Trips in the Paris Region

Have you heard of the Île de France? In English the region is often simply called “Paris region”. This historic area encompasses a large stretch of land beyond ... Read more!

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French elegance in Chantilly

Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast garden, similar to those of Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte but smaller in size. We visited Chantilly back in 2009 ... Read more!

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This is Léon, the last Gas streetlamp in Paris !

Malakoff does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew very little of this residential suburb in the Hauts-de-Seine département. I was aware of ... Read more!

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Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2023 Guide

I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These are the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Provins medieval Christmas market. The latter ... Read more!

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3 days in Paris: where to go and what to see

First time in Paris? Well, I’m a little jealous and excited for you. I’m sure you’ll have a great time visiting this beautiful city… Last weekend, our friend ... Read more!

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What you should know about the Pompidou Centre

The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic landmark is ideally situated in the 4th arrondissement at the heart of the French capital. ... Read more!

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The Mouzaïa district or the Quartier d’Amérique in Paris

Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in the heavily modernised 19th arrondissement. The Mouzaïa district is to be found around rue ... Read more!

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Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris

The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving buildings of the Farmers-General Wall (Mur des Fermiers-Généraux). Built just before the French ... Read more!

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The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris

This is one of my favourite secret places of Paris. It is find on the very popular royal square of Place des Vosges. Thousands of people would visit the square ... Read more!

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Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris

The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!

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6 best places to stay in Paris

Paris is a beautiful patchwork quilt of enticing arrondissements, each one with its own reasons to lure you away from the rest of the city. The City of ... Read more!

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Our top tips for walking in Paris

A lot of people we’ve met that are visiting Paris don’t necessarily come prepared. It can be a bit hard to know how to dress and what to ... Read more!

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Discover the old Ivry windmill near Paris

Ivry-sur-Seine does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew of a beautiful windmill over there but always preferred to wander in the streets ... Read more!

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Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris

The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 10.48 acre landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!

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What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris

Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place de la Concorde and its façade echoes that of the church of the Madeleine. It is is ... Read more!

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Discover the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris

The Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is the second-largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 45 acres landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!

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Top Places to See on a Paris by Night Tour

Both in Winter and Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You may want to discover Paris comfortably seated on a tourist bus or on ... Read more!

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Discover the Swedish church of Paris

Situated in the 17th arrondissement is the little known Swedish church of Paris. The sanctuary is recognisable by its red brick façade and steeple inspired by Swedish architecture. You can’t ... Read more!

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