Paris, the Heart of French Art and Culture
Paris is more than a destination — it’s an experience.
Wander through the Marais, admire the Eiffel Tower at sunset, or sip coffee in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Our articles help you see the real Paris, where every corner tells a story.
What You’ll Find Here
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2- and 3-day itineraries for first-time visitors
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Walking tours through Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, and the Seine
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Cultural highlights: the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles
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Parisian lifestyle tips: cafés, bakeries, and local markets
Paris and the Île-de-France region here on the map of France:
The palace of Versailles is one of the most visited places in the world. But behind the gilding and gardens lie some amazing stories: first visitors, exotic animals, cold dinners and even the first flight of a human being... Here are 10 incredible anecdotes to discover.
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
Paris and Versailles in three days: a royal weekend
Jérôme Prod'homme
Treat yourself to a weekend in Paris and Versailles. Three days to admire Notre Dame, Montmartre, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the sumptuous palace of the Sun King. I have prepared a smooth, optimized itinerary rich in discoveries.
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
Paris in 3 days: the ideal itinerary for a weekend
Jérôme Prod'homme
Discover Paris over a long weekend. Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Montmartre, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés: I've put together an optimized itinerary for you to enjoy the monuments, museums, and legendary neighborhoods of the French capital in just three days. For each location, I've included the nearest metro station or Batobus stop, allowing you to travel along the Seine and enjoy Paris even more. Only have three days in Paris? They'll be unforgettable!
French history
Paris and Ile de France
The world-famous Mona Lisa painting was stolen
Jérôme Prod'homme
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa is undoubtedly the most famous painting in the world. It seems as if it has always been there, in the middle of the museum, and yet it hasn't. It has traveled to be protected, as when it went to Brest or to the châteaux of the Loire Valley to escape the bombs that were falling or could have fallen on Paris. It has even traveled against its will, as in 1911 when it was stolen.
Discover the 10 iconic works not to be missed during your visit to the Louvre: from the Mona Lisa to the Winged Victory of Samothrace, via Delacroix, Géricault and Canova, immerse yourself in the treasures of an extraordinary museum.
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.
