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
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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.
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.
French history
Paris and Ile de France
Executioners from father to son: the Sansons family
Jérôme Prod'homme
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...
Jérôme Prod'homme
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.
It's the most famous symbol of Paris and France: the Eiffel Tower. With Monsieur de France, discover 10 answers to the questions you've been asking about Monsieur Eiffel's Tower, and even answers to the questions you haven't!
