7 Rue Rembrandt: The Mansion That Shattered the Rules
Some architectural gems in Paris refuse to play by the rules. The hôtel particulier at 7 rue Rembrandt in the…
Landmarks
The Phantom of the Opera: The Legend and the Truth Behind Palais Garnier
If you’ve ever walked past the Palais Garnier, you know it’s one of the most stunning buildings in Paris. But…
Does Musée d’Orsay Win Over the Louvre?
Think the Louvre is the ultimate art experience in Paris? Not so fast! There’s another museum that might just steal…
The Most Scandalous Statue in France? Meet the Man Behind the Cage
If statues could talk, this one would have a lot to say. A head trapped in a cage. Arms locked…
The Most Unusual Graves in Père Lachaise (And the Stories Behind Them)
The Père Lachaise cemetery is an open-air museum filled with symbolism and some of the most unexpected memorials in Paris….
5 Reasons to Visit Victor Hugo’s House in Paris
Victor Hugo, in addition to a literary genius, was an artist, a collector, and a man with an eye for…
Porte de Paris in Lille: The Triumphal Arch That Almost Became a Traffic Nightmare
If you’ve ever driven through Lille, you’ve probably circled this beauty at least once, maybe even unintentionally. Meet the Porte…
How to Avoid Paris Tourist Traps and Still Get the Best Experience
The Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in Paris, but if you’re thinking of going up, take a second….
9 Superb Hôtels Particuliers (Private Mansions) in Paris Hiding in Plain Sight
Hôtels Particuliers are these grand private mansions built for French nobility and wealthy families, mostly during the 17th and 18th…