The beauty of Paris lies in the Seine, which flows through the city and lingers, like tourists, in a loop. In fact, the Seine has been the most beautiful gateway to Paris for centuries. Walking, taxiing or biking along the Seine is a great way to discover Paris and take some wonderful photos. Discover the quays of the Seine and, more specifically, 10 unmissable Parisian spots along the Seine.
Prepare your trip to Paris: here are 10 practical tips to make the most of the French capital. By following my advice, you'll avoid scams and get the most out of the French capital.
Paris, capital of France and city of light, is of course full of monuments and streets, but also squares, some of which are absolutely magnificent. It's possible to discover Paris in 10 places to take magnificent photos, and here are the 10 Parisian squares chosen by Monsieur de France.
Would you like to have a romantic moment and keep a photo that will remain engraved in your memories? Paris, the city of lovers, is the perfect setting. Whether it's a romantic rendezvous, Valentine's Day, a marriage proposal or a romantic photo, here are the 10 most romantic locations in Paris.
Everyone, in France, knows that July 14, 1789 saw the storming of the Bastille in Paris. On that day, Parisians flocked to the Faubourg Saint Antoine and the Bastille. Long the nerve center of Paris's fortifications, the Bastille had long since become a state prison, when the People launched an assault on what was a symbol of absolute monarchy. Rediscover what happened on Bastille Day with Monsieur de France.
The Place Vendôme is a magnificent place, with superb buildings and the famous Vendôme column that serves as the pedestal for the statue of Napoleon. It's also the place with the highest number of "meilleurs ouvriers de France" in the world, which makes sense, since it's home to the biggest names in French luxury goods, mainly jewellers. It's also home to the Ministry of Justice and one of the capital's oldest and most renowned palaces, the Ritz.
It's the world's most famous cathedral: Notre Dame de Paris. With Monsieur de France, discover 7 things you need to know when you visit. The dimensions, the symbols to discover, the events that the embodiment of the soul of historic Paris has lived through. A journey into imagination, beauty and hope: that's what you'll experience when you enter Notre Dame.
It's the most famous city hall in France, and for good reason: it's the capital of the country. Paris City Hall is also the largest city hall in Europe. A place of history, it is the last of several buildings to embody the city of Paris in stone. Discover its history and symbols with Monsieur de France.
It's without doubt the most beautiful bridge in Paris: the Pont Alexandre III. A symbol of Franco-Russian friendship in the early 20th century, it was built in 3 years for the 1900 Universal Exhibition. Linking the Invalides, it's one of the most photographed spots in the capital, and well deserved.
The Bois de Boulogne is one of Paris's two great parks, along with the Bois de Vincennes. A deep forest in the Middle Ages, a den of brigands, a place of pleasure in the 18th century, it became a public park under Napoleon III in the 19th century. These 846 hectares offer a beautiful nature trail not far from the Eiffel Tower. Discover what you can see there and its astonishing history with Monsieur de France.
