8 Mistakes Tourists Make in Paris (and How to Avoid Them)
Tourists visiting Paris often stumble into common pitfalls that can make their experience less enjoyable. Here are 8 mistakes visitors…
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This French Postman Spent 33 Years Building a Magical Palace from Stones (By Hand)
In the quiet village of Hauterives, southeast of Lyon, there lived a postman named Ferdinand Cheval who turned an ordinary…
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The Fascinating History of Pont Neuf, Paris’s Oldest Bridge (400 Years Old)
The Pont Neuf, built between 1578 and 1607, is one of the most iconic bridges in Paris and the oldest…
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Why Are Giant Teddy Bears Taking Over This Paris Neighborhood?
The furry madness that has taken Paris by storm In the fall of 2018, an unusual sight appeared in the…
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20+ Unique Things Worth Bringing Back from Paris
Some travelers buy souvenirs. Others come home with a suitcase full of things they can’t stop talking about, things that…
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5 Amazing Ideas for a Week-Long Authentic Stay in France (Off the Beaten Path)
These are some of France’s most beautiful areas, including Paris, and the Périgord, Auvergne, Bretagne, Camargue, and Provence regions. For…
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From Flour to Fame: The Story of Montmartre’s Iconic Windmill
Ever wondered how a humble windmill became one of Paris’s most legendary landmarks? The Moulin de la Galette, perched on…
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The French Revolution’s Secret Meeting Spot You Can Still Visit
Le Procope, founded in 1686, is one of Paris’s most famous cafés. It closed its doors in 1890 and transformed…
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Inside Drouant: The Paris Restaurant Where Literature and Fine Dining Meet
Drouant is a historic restaurant in Paris, located 18 Place Gaillon in the 2nd arrondissement, near the Opéra Garnier. Founded…
