At Le Marais' Hôtel de St-Aignan, dating back to 1650, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme explores the evolution of Jewish communities since the Middle Ages up until present times, with particular focus on French Jewish history. Highlights...
Square surrounded by art nouveau buildings
Square Rapp in the 7th arrondissement of Paris begins between 33 and 35, Avenue Rapp and ends no more than fifty meters away. Only four buildings are overlooking the square, all art nouveau...
Elegant square, showcasing a stature of Louis XIV
Place des Victoires is a circular square, the first of its kind, and it was designed by Hardouin-Mansart in 1685 to show off a statue of Louis XIV that marked victories against Holland....
A specialty shop dedicated to honey products
La Maison du Miel, also known as “The House of Honey,” has been specializing in everything honey since before World War I. This specialty store, obviously devoted to honey makes anything and...
The extravagant, late-19th-century home of art collectors Nélie Jacquemart and Édouard André is a unique space that combines elements from different eras. Guests will find themselves surrounded by Greek and Roman antiquities, Egyptian artefacts,...
The majestic Gothic architecture of St-Eustache, situated just north of the old Forum des Halles gardens, makes it one of the most beautiful churches in Paris. Built between 1532 and 1632, it features works by renowned artists like Rubens,...
Unforgettable jazz club and performances
Aux Trois Maillet was originally established in 1948 by Leo Ferre. It is considered to be a traditional French Cabaret with invigorating live jazz music and delicious food. The authentic Parisian...
A peaceful area in Paris
Place Dauphine is one of the most peaceful and enchanting places to visit in Paris. Plans to begin this lovely square were laid out in 1609 and it was one of the earliest projects begun by Henry IV. Among sites...
Once a revered spot in France, the Basilica of Saint Denis was constructed over the burial site of St Denis, a Christian martyr who is thought to have been the initial bishop of Paris and died at the hands of Roman priests. By the 6th century,...
A well-known square and plaza in Paris
Place des Abbesses is a triangular shaped square that is widely known for its art-nouveau metro station. The familiar entrance to the station was designed by Hector Guimard. This gentle curving mass...
Authentic street shopping in Paris with beautiful historic homes
Shopping for that perfect souvenir to take back home couldn’t be made easier than it is at Rue Montorgueil. This quaint little street’s name means Mount Pride because it...
At the entrance of the neoclassical rotunda lies the expansive Parc Monceau, a lush 8.2 hectare garden designed by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle in 1778–1779. Featuring winding paths, ponds, and flower beds, the park holds its original...
A small zoo located in the Jardin des Plantes
The Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes was the first and is the oldest zoological garden in the world. In 1808, keepers started housing large animals like elephants and eventually an area for...
The 12th century Church of the Abbey of Montmartre is one of the oldest in Paris, having been built upon the ruins of a Roman temple to Mars. It was a witness to the founding of the Jesuits in 1534, where Ignatius of Loyola held meetings in the...
Nestled behind Le Bon Marché department store, the gorgeous and remarkable chapel is a destination for pilgrims. According to legend, in 1830, the Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine Labouré, a 24-year-old novice at the seminary. Through three...
A charming and historical area in Paris
Place Furstenberg is located in the heart of St-Germain des Pres and is quite famous in Paris. It is a lovely little square that was named after the famous Prince of Furstenberg who was a descendent...
Work began on the iconic Church of St Sulpicius, with its two towers and 21 side chapels, in 1646. It took six architects a total of 150 years to complete the building, known for its impressive Italianate façade with two rows of columns, its...
Opened in 1824, Paris' Cimetière du Montparnasse is second only to Père Lachaise in size, being 19 hectares. Its illustrious residents include writer Guy de Maupassant, playwright Samuel Beckett, sculptor Constantin Brancusi, photographer Man...
The Church of Mount St Stephen, constructed between 1492 and 1655, has the only existing rood screen (1521–45) in Paris. This screen was constructed to separate the chancel from the nave and was the only one of its kind to remain intact, as the...
Originally the church to the Louvre 's Royal Palace
St-Germain l'Auxerrois was the former church to the Louvre back when it was still a royal palace. It was originally constructed in the 12th Century, but today the only remaining...
This tranquil park at the westernmost point of the Île de la Cité offers visitors a magical view, with majestic chestnut, yew, black walnut and weeping willow trees standing tall over the surrounding migratory birds such as mute swans, pochard...
One of three cemeteries in Montmartre
The Cimetière St-Vincent was created in 1831 after the Calvary Cemetery became too full to bury anyone. It was one of the three cemeteries of Montmartre and covered 21 acres of land. Now it covers...
The Paris Central Mosque, boasting an impressive 26m-high minaret, was finished in 1926 with ornate art deco and Moorish stylings. Upon visiting the mosque, visitors may take in the intricate tile work and calligraphy of the interior. There's a...
A great church built out of gratitude to the Virgin Mary
Val-de-Grâce is one of the most important churches in all of France. It was originally built under the orders of Queen Anne of Austria, who after 23 years of being unable to have a...
Famous church of the Couperin family
For two centuries the St. Gervais – St. Protais Church of Paris was home to the Couperin family, one of the most famous French musician families in Paris. It was built in the 16th Century and...
The lesser-known third island in Paris, Île aux Cygnes, was created in 1827 as a guard for the port in the River Seine. It is only 850m long and 11m wide. On the western end of the Pont de Grenelle is a one-quarter size replica of the Statue of...
The Jardin de l’Atlantique, a 3.5-hectare park located on the roof of the Gare Montparnasse, provides a peaceful, picturesque refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. Its futuristic, weather-monitoring sculpture measures rain, temperature,...
At the southeastern end of the Bois de Boulogne lies the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, a garden with an impressive 1898 conservatory and an extensive tropical plant collection. Surrounding the iconic Stade Roland Garros are six modern greenhouses.
A small private cemetery
The Picpus Cemetery (Cimetiere de Picpus) was created from land seized during the French Revolution. It is the largest private cemetery in Paris and in 1794, it became the resting place for 1,306 noblemen and...
Located in the southeastern corner of Paris, Bois de Vincennes is a 995 hectare woodland that was once used as a royal hunting ground. After the Revolution, it was taken over by the army and then donated by Napoléon III to the city of Paris in...
This façade won the top award for the Contest of façades of Paris in 1901
29 Ave. Rapp is truly a sight to behold in Paris. It is located only five minutes away from the Eiffel Tower by foot and features what many consider the most...
The Memorial to the Victims of the Deportation, erected in 1962, serves as a sober reminder of the 200,000 French citizens - including 76,000 Jews, 11,000 of whom were children - that were cruelly torn away from their homes and transported to...
Paris' awe-inspiring zoo is renowned for its emphasis on species preservation and conservation, offering up camouflaged enclosures so visitors can discreetly observe animals in their natural habitats. Its five distinct biozones include the...
A village full of history, galleries, cafes and more
Entering the Village St. Paul through a covered passageway, is likely to make you feel as though you’ve discovered a secret community hidden away in the midst of Paris’s hustling and...
Enjoy a picnic, play in the park and take a step back into the 1920s at the picturesque Parc Montsouris. This lakeside haven is filled with horse-chestnut, yew, cedar, weeping beech, and buttonwood trees, as well as enchanting playgrounds....
An Italian-influenced monument in the Jardin du Luxembourg
The Medici Fountain is a fine example of how the Italians influenced Paris in the 17th Century. This beautiful fountain is located in the Jardin du Luxembourg and was built in...
The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God, designed by renowned French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, stands out on the banks of the Seine, topped with shimmering gold onion domes. Although the cathedral opens on to av...
An historical cemetery in Paris
The Cimetiere de Passy is a famous cemetery that was built on the southern side of Trocadero. It was built under the orders of Napoleon I and opened up in 1820. In a mere 50 years it became the final...
Sleeping beneath the large square in front of the Notre Dame cathedral lies an archaeological crypt. Spanning the length of 117m and width of 28m, the crypt displays the remains of structures constructed during the Gallo-Roman period, including a...
Former school for training officers of the Royal Army
The École Militaire was proposed to be built in 1750 by Louis XV. Construction began in 1752, and it opened in 1760. It was originally the school for training officers of the Royal...