The Grand Palais in Paris boasts a series of impressive figures: 4 architects, 6,000 tonnes of steel, 72,000 m2 of surface area, including 13,500 m2 under the nave, which is the largest glass roof in Europe, and 200,000 tonnes of stone. A unique building, with a unique color, the color of reseda (60 tons of paint are needed for the nave alone), whose dome rises to 60 meters (3 meters higher than the second floor of the Eiffel Tower) and which attracts over 2,000,000 visitors a year, on the banks of the Seine.
C'est un endroit mythique de Paris. Né en 1889, le Moulin Rouge c'est 365 jours de spectacle sur 365 jours dans l'année et le fameux french cancan. S'offrir une soirée au Moulin Rouge, comme le font 600 000 personnes chaque année, c'est s'offrir un moment de rêve, de bonne humeur, de paillettes et d'étonnement devant les prouesses physique des danseuses de French Cancan
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
What is the most beautiful opera house in the world?
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The Palais Garnier in Paris is the most beautiful opera house in the world. Inaugurated on 5 January 1875, it seats 1979 in an absolutely magical auditorium. With more than 200 curtain-raisers a year and almost a million visitors a year, it is the temple of Music and Dance. s School of the famous "petits rats de Paris" and above all a place dedicated to music and dance, as well as choreography, it is one of the most beautiful adornments of the French capital. Discover its history and what you should see.
The catacombs are one of the strangest and most mysterious places in Paris. Originally, the galleries were the stone quarries used to build Paris and Notre Dame in particular. It was in the 19th century that they became what we know today and can even visit: a gigantic ossuary. Why was this done? For reasons of public health...
It is one of the largest and tallest monuments in Paris. Its dome can be seen from afar and it covers a place where the greatest French geniuses are laid to rest. A journey through French history and an architectural feat: the Panthéon is a place of French pride. Here's the story and the tour with Monsieur de France.
The metro is inseparable from Paris. From its date of birth to the famous crickets that make noise in the tunnels. From the shortest line to the slowest, discover 10 amusing anecdotes about the Paris metro.
The bateaux-mouches are an essential part of the Parisian landscape. These cruise ships, invented in Lyon, have been transporting passengers on the Seine since 1867. They offer the chance to discover France's capital from the Seine. You can either take a stroll with a commentary on the city's history, or enjoy a romantic dinner cruise.
Although far less impressive than Notre Dame in terms of its dimensions, the Sainte Chapelle is a true Parisian treasure that must be seen at least once. Designed by Saint Louis to house the relics of Christ's Crown of Thorns, this monument is all glass and color. For nearly 8 centuries, its beauty has touched the hearts of all who see it. History and tour by Monsieur de France.
French history
Paris and Ile de France
Executioners from father to son: the Sansons family
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The first of them fainted during his first execution, and no one would have bet that he would be the origin of the most famous dynasty of executioners in French history. One member of the family beheaded Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and the most famous names of the French Revolution. Another died in a work accident, and the last was fired for playing cards with the guillotine... Discover the astonishing story of the Sanson dynasty.
French culture
Paris and Ile de France
The croissant: a French delicacy from elsewhere...
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It's one of France's most famous delicacies: the croissant. It's one of the first things tourists eat, and has been a symbol of breakfast, vacations and indulgence for the French for quite some time. Not as long as you might think, in fact, since not only did the croissant arrive from Austria in the 19th century, but it was only in the 20th century that it made its mark in France. Today, 1.8 billion are sold every year. Some good, some bad. With Monsieur de France, discover the history of the croissant.
