Fontaine-what? Fontainebleau – literally the beautiful fountain. Or the fountain found by a dog, called Bliau. Or maybe it was its master’s name. We’re not sure – which is not surprising, since the castle’s dates back to 1137 ; older than the Louvre in Paris. But don’t let that date fool you : what makes...Read More
Versalles es mucho más que un palacio. Cuando Louis XIV, decidió convertir el palacete de caza de su padre en la residencia principal de la corte, del gobierno y suya, Versalles se convirtió en el reflejo del universo. No por nada se denominó a sí mismo como el rey sol. Él, en su palacio, es...Read More
1. The incredibly well-preserved appartments of a prince Chantilly was at some point owned by the Condé family, direct cousins of king Louis XIV, and therefore with the rank of princes. Some of the rooms still bear the trace of their formal wealth and rank, with a decoration unique in France – see below. The...Read More
An hour away from Paris by car, discover the wonderful castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte. And the tragic story that changed the course of French architectural history. The inspiration for Versailles Vaux-le-Vicomte is a project 20 years in the making. Built between 1641 and 1661 by Nicolas Fouquet, in charge of the finances of France under Louis...Read More
Looking for secret museums of Paris away from large crowds ? Already checked off the Louvre & Orsay from your list ? Here’s a short list of 5 lesser-known museums that are worth a visit. Camondo museum Moïse de Camondo, a reputed Parisian banker during the Belle Époque, was a passionate collector of French furniture...Read More
MY PRIVATE PARIS VIDEO DDAY in Normandy If you want to know more about activities in Paris, don’t forget to drop us a line at contact@myprivateparis.com !Read More
MY PRIVATE PARIS VIDEO If you want to go to Giverny, book here: Giverny & Auvers from Paris – My Private Paris If you want to know more about activities in Paris, don’t forget to drop us a line at contact@myprivateparis.com !Read More
MY PRIVATE PARIS VIDEO If you want to go to the Eiffel Tower, book here : Eiffel Tower Private Tour – My Private Paris If you want to know more about activities in Paris, don’t forget to drop us a line at contact@myprivateparis.com !Read More
MY PRIVATE PARIS VIDEO If you want to do this amazing tour, book here: https://myprivateparis.com/tour/pere-lachaise-cemetery/ If you want to know more about activities in Paris, don’t forget to drop us a line at contact@myprivateparis.com !Read More
MY PRIVATE PARIS VIDEO Spring in Paris Bastille area If you want to know more about activities in Paris, don’t forget to drop us a line at contact@myprivateparis.com !Read More
