Spending a Night in Prayer at Sacré-Cœur: A Tradition That Never Stops
Most visitors come to Sacré-Cœur for the view, the mosaics, or the peaceful atmosphere inside. What they don’t realize is…
Landmarks
A Walk Across Pont de Bir-Hakeim, Paris
Few bridges in Paris have this much character. Pont de Bir-Hakeim is not only a crossing, it’s a scene-stealer! It…
Is Versailles Overrated? What No One Tells You Before Visiting
Versailles is the ultimate French palace. Gold-covered everything. Hallways lined with chandeliers. Gardens that stretch for miles. It’s a place…
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…
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…
7 Reasons Musée d’Orsay Might Be a Better Pick Than the Louvre
Not everyone has the time – or patience – for the Louvre. It’s massive. It’s crowded. It can feel more…
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…