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The Unexpected Medieval Lovers of Rue de la Colombe
Deep in the heart of Île de la Cité, on the kind of backstreet you’d seldom be able to find if you were to…
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Le Défenseur du Temps (The Defender of Time) Clock
Situated in the shadow of the tube-like ‘inside out’ architecture of the Centre Georges Pompidou, the Quartier de l’Horloge is a truly unexpected concrete…
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Your Complete Guide to the Islands of Paris
After the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the rest of the usual suspects, there’s one Paris landmark you won’t be able to…
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How to See the Paris Statue of Liberty, Pont de Grenelle
Of course, everyone knows that the Statue of Liberty in New York was gifted by the people of France to the city during the…
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Cimetière du Calvaire, Paris’ Oldest & Smallest Cemetery
Hidden in the shadow of the awe-inspiring domes of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, there’s a piece of Montmartre history which is so secretive that even…
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Saint-Martin-des-Champs Priory: Secret History of Musée des Arts et Métiers
Situated somewhere between République and the Seine, today the Arts et Métiers museum is easily one of the best cultural institutions in the city…
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La Campagne à Paris: The Countryside in the 20th Arrondissement
When it comes to exploring the City of Light, there’s the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and every other large monument you could…
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Eglise Saint-Seraphin-de-Sarov: Hidden Gem of the 15th
Most first-timers in Paris will miss out on a visit to the 15th arrondissement in favour of districts where there are plenty of big…
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Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival (Fête des vendanges de Montmartre)
For a few select days each Autumn, visitors to the 18th arrondissement of Paris will be delighted to discover that you can actually visit…
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Fontaine des Innocents & Cimetière des Innocents
Impressive and grand, the most ornate of the public fountains in the 1st arrondissement is easily that of the Fontaine des Innocents. Quite literally…
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Arènes de Lutèce: Inside Paris’ Roman Theatre
Tucked away somewhere between the Jardin des Plantes and the world-famous Sorbonne University you’ll find a little lane. Stroll along the sun-dappled gravel path…
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Rue Lepic: The Birthplace of Renault Cars is in Montmartre!
If I were to recommend just one arrondissement to experience so as to enjoy the nostalgia of Paris of old, it would be Montmartre.…
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