7 Rue Rembrandt: The Mansion That Breaks the Rules
Some architectural gems in Paris refuse to play by the rules. The hôtel particulier at 7 rue Rembrandt in the…
Landmarks
The Legend Behind Palais Garnier
If you’ve ever walked past the Palais Garnier, you know it’s one of the most stunning buildings in Paris. Beyond…
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
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….
10 Greatest Private Mansions (Hôtels Particuliers) in Paris
Hôtels Particuliers are grand private mansions built for the French elite, mostly in the 17th and 18th centuries. These buildings…