Paris is a city best known for its incredible monuments, museums and paved terraces. If you want to take a break from the cultural experience and simply enjoy the Spring on a sunny afternoon, you may enjoy the famous parks, such as Luxembourg, and share it with the crowd it attracts. Or, it might be...Read More

The world mourns the tragic fire in central Paris, which last night engulfed Notre Dame cathedral, destroying its iconic spire. Today, we honor Notre Dame, symbolizing Paris, France, and Gothic architecture, reflecting on the many facts that make it iconic. The Cathedral of Notre Dame, muse of Victor Hugo, holds numerous secrets and curiosities, enriching...Read More

The Orsay Museum’s “Black Models” exhibition explores colored models in painting and photography from Géricault to Matisse. Since March 26th, 2019, the exhibit has explored Western artists’ representations of black models, considering historical context and artistic trends. Orientalism, for example, was the imitation or idealized representation of harems – scenes from the eastern cities, which...Read More

Spring is finally here! If you have a trip planned to Paris this season, we’ve got the perfect plan for you: a visit to the flowery birthplace of one of the most famous French paintings. Claude Monet moved into a pink house in the small village of Giverny in 1883 and lived there until his...Read More

Visiting the Palace of Versailles soon? You might fancy a tour of the Trianon and the Queen’s hamlet, or the King’s apartments. The former residence of the last royal family of France looks exactly the same, like frozen in time. But did you know that a whole section of the Palace was already a museum...Read More

Everyone knows of the baguette, the most iconic loaf of French bread. Without doubt, Paris is the one city where bakers know how to make it right. Some clichés about Parisians may not always correspond with reality, however, one is true: we have to admit true Parisians come back home almost every evening with a...Read More