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:
Among the figures who shaped French cuisine, Antonin Carême occupies a unique place. Nicknamed the “king of chefs and chef of kings,” he rose from being an abandoned child in Paris to become the chef of the greatest European sovereigns. Inventor of pièce montée, codifier of sauces, author of major works, he made cooking a recognized and respected art.
Tourism
Paris and Ile de France
"Les invalides" in Paris: what to see? Which history?
Jérôme Prod'homme
In the heart of the 7th arrondissement, Les Invalides is both a masterpiece commissioned by Louis XIV and a major national memorial site. Behind its facades lie the tomb of Napoleon I, the Army Museum, the Church of Saint Louis, and the impressive Golden Dome. A place where royal grandeur, military history, and the memory of French heroes intersect.
Article updated on 26 November 2025.
