The Restoration of Notre-Dame: How It’s Come Back to Life
In April 2019, a fire destroyed large parts of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The roof and spire collapsed, and smoke…
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7 Movie-Like, Legendary Parisian Cafés
You don’t have to be on a movie set to experience a scene straight out of Parisian cinema. Some of…
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The Best of the Louvre in Just 2 Hours: Don’t Miss These Masterpieces!
If you’re visiting the Louvre and only have two hours, it’s important to know what to see. This shortlist highlights…
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10 Suprising French Cultural Faux Pas To Avoid
Planning a trip to France or just looking to blend in with your French friends? Knowing the local do’s and…
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Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond: Affordable Gourmet With 200 Years of Parisian History
In the heart of Les Halles, Le Petit Bouillon Pharamond, with its sumptuous 19th-century decor and signature tripes à la…
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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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Passage Puteaux: Paris’s Shortest and Best-Kept Secret
The Passage Puteaux is one of Paris’s hidden gems. Just steps away from Boulevard de la Madeleine in the 8th…
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9 Genius Hacks to Have the Louvre Almost All to Yourself
Have you dreamed of wandering through the Louvre with hardly anyone around, having the world’s most beautiful art all to…
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Where to Find Old Nice’s Best Markets: A Stroll Through the City’s Busiest Squares and Alleys
From flower markets to antique treasures, Old Nice’s squares and alleys bring together the best of local life and tradition….
