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 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 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.
On the outskirts of Paris, the Bois de Boulogne breathes like a large green lung. Lakes, waterfalls, greenhouses, trails, museums, boats, and flowers: here, nature dialogues with the city. A place where Parisians and visitors have been coming for two centuries to walk, dream, and escape.
article updated on November 28, 2025
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.
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
Moulin Rouge Paris: iconic cabaret & French Cancan
Jérôme Prod'homme
The Moulin Rouge is one of Paris’ most legendary venues. Since 1889, its stage has hosted dazzling shows filled with feathers, lights, acrobatics, and the iconic French Cancan. An unforgettable experience for visitors looking for a magical Parisian night.
Last updated: November 25, 2025 at 15:12
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
What is the most beautiful opera house in the world?
Jérôme Prod'homme
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.
article updated on November 28, 2025
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.
