Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
What is the most beautiful square in Paris? The Concorde !
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Located at the beginning of the avenue des Champs-Elysées, near the "tuileries" garden, not far from the National Assembly, the Grand Palais, but also from the Louvre or the Madeleine, it is the most beautiful square in Paris. Started in the 18th century, when it was still a pretty green area at the exit of Paris, it was embellished in the 19th century by the arrival of the incredible 3,000 year old obelisk, and by a whole series of fountains, street lamps and statues that make it magnificent... Discover the history of the Place de la Concorde. A bloody story...
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
How to visit the Louvre, the largest museum in the world?
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It is the largest museum in the world and also one of the oldest in the world. Before becoming a place of culture, the Louvre was the home of the kings of France in Paris and its walls have seen many of the greatest moments in French history. With Monsieur de France, discover the history of the Louvre and our tips for a pleasant visit...
It is a simple recipe and it is a delight that we appreciate especially in autumn when the pear season arrives. It was invented by a Parisian pastry chef who did not leave his name. It is the street Bourdaloue, street where was the pastry shop which was used to name this nice French dessert.
Made in France
Paris and Ile de France
Marie Vernet : French woman and first model of History
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France is the country of fashion for a long time. Already, Paris sets the trend in the Middle Ages for the courts of Europe. Louis XIV imposed the wig. Madame de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette reign over the fashion of the 18th century. In the 19th century, French products dressed the rich all over the world. In the XXth century, the genius of Coco Chanel, Hubert de Givenchy... And the first female model in the history of fashion is French. Here is her story !
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
Saint Germain des prés: the spirit of Paris.
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If there is a fascinating district in Paris it is the district of Saint Germain des prés. Discover here what was once a huge abbey outside of medieval Paris before becoming a neighborhood of intellectuals that saw the greatest French minds settle down at the cafes' terraces. Detour also by the close places to discover in Paris near Saint Germain des Prés.
French cooking
Paris and Ile de France
How to make the French cake "financier" .
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In the sweet French dessert department that everyone loves, I ask for the financier. It's called a financier because the Parisian pastry chef Lasne, the man who made them fashionable.
It's one of the dishes that can be enjoyed in a café and also made at home. Easy to make, but more subtle than it seems, the croquemonsieur recipe is a little over 100 years old. "eat mister" A funny name for a dish that would take its name from the sense of repartee of a Parisian café owner who had been... Executioner. It is necessary to say that if there are French people with the repartee, they are the owners of cafés...
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
Visiting Versailles? Find out all about it here
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Versailles is the most beautiful palace in the world and is a must-see at least once in a lifetime. With 63,000 square meters and over 2,300 rooms in the palace and 800 hectares of grounds, it is immense, yet even this vast space is not enough to accommodate over 7,000,000 visitors per year.
For the best possible visit to the Palace of Versailles, explore the Grand Apartments, the Trianons, the majestic gardens and much more. Check out our practical advice, opening hours and itineraries, as well as our tips, for an unforgettable royal experience.
French history
Paris and Ile de France
Who imagined the gardens of Versailles ?
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One of the beauties of France is its art of gardens. In Versailles, but also in Paris in the Jardin des Tuileries or the Jardin du Luxembourg, or even in Vaux le Vicomte, in Chantilly and in many castles, the gardens are, in themselves, a reason to come. So much beauty that we owe, for the most famous parks in France, to André Le Nôtre: the gardener of the Sun King.
French culture
Paris and Ile de France
In what year was the Eiffel Tower built?
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The Eiffel Tower is the most beautiful work of a passionate engineer named Gustave Eiffel. We owe him many works, especially bridges, and not only in France. This Tower, very criticized in its time by a part of the French, became the emblem of Paris. Here is its history in a few words.
