If you like chocolate, you will notice that there are a LOT of chocolate shops in Paris. In some areas, it seems like every few stores has a chocolate shop! Most of them are very good…but in my opinion, Jean Paul Hevin is just incredible. If you’re looking for chocolate, you have to stop by […]
The Arc de Triomphe was crated to honor those who fought and died in the French Revolution as well as the Napoleonic Wars. Beneath the Arc, you’ll find the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Besides being a really interesting memorial to visit, you’ll also find amazing views of Paris at the […]
When you think of getting great views of Paris, the first two places that probably come to mind are the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triumph. And rightfully so. Those are both very well known Paris attractions, and they have great views. But another awesome view of Paris can be had from the Montparnasse Tower. […]
When you think of the Pantheon, Rome probably comes into your mind. But did you know that Paris has a Pantheon as well? If you just looked at the outside of the building, while you would know it was something special, you wouldn’t realize how special until you went inside. The inside is very open […]
The Palais Garnier is an often overlooked tourist attraction in Paris. The funny part is, you even already know about it, even if you have never heard it called Palais Garnier. Have you seen The Phantom of the Opera? Or at least heard of it? Well, THIS is the opera house that Gaston Leroux set […]
When you think of France, you probably think of wine. So when you think of Paris, you probably assume that there are multiple vineyards around. But that’s not the case. In fact, Clos Montmartre vineyard is the only working vineyard in all of Paris, and it isn’t that big. It’s about 1,500 square meters of […]
You may not know this, but once upon a time, there were many windmills in Paris. Over time, most of them have been removed, and now only a few remain. One of those is the Moulin de la Galette, which is near to top of Montmartre in Paris. In fact, it’s not a far walk […]
Sacre-Coeur is a beautiful basilica in Paris. The building is unmistakable, and you can see it easily from the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph, the Tour Montparnasse, etc. Personally, I think the outside is the most amazing part about it. The inside is nice, although it’s the one place that you can’t take pictures. The […]
You probably know that the Eiffel Tower is lit up at night. It’s really pretty to look at. What’s really cool to see though, is from nightfall until 1am – every hour (on the hour) for five minutes, the lights sparkle! It’s really a great sight to see! So if you’re going to be near […]
Are you a fan of Monet’s paintings? Then here’s a museum that you’ve probably never heard of, but you just HAVE to visit when you’re in Paris. The Musee de l’Orangerie is on the corner of the Tuileries Gardens, and is right next to the Place de la Concorde – so there is a good […]
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