Inside the Musée Rodin: Sculptures and Secret Gardens
The Musée Rodin combines world-famous sculptures with one of Paris’s most peaceful gardens. Here’s how to make the most of your visit to this 7th arrondissement treasure.
When JFK Came to Paris: The Irish-American President Who Charmed de Gaulle
President John F. Kennedy, whose Irish ancestry from County Wexford is well-documented, made a historic state visit to Paris from May 31 to June 2, 1961, meeting with Charles de Gaulle at the Élysée Palace and Versailles.
A Walking Guide to the Marais: Paris’s Most Historic Quarter
From medieval mansions to hidden courtyards, the Marais rewards slow exploration. Here’s how to discover one of Paris’s most atmospheric neighborhoods on foot.
Exploring Parc des Buttes-Chaumont: Paris’s Dramatic Park
Perched in the 19th arrondissement, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont offers cliffs, waterfalls, a Roman-style temple, and sweeping views—Paris’s most theatrical green space.
Where to Find Paris’s Best Crêpes: A Complete Guide
From buckwheat galettes in the Marais to sweet crêpes near Notre-Dame, here’s where Parisians go for this beloved French staple—and what to order when you get there.
The Bridges of Paris: A Complete Walking Guide
From the ornate Pont Alexandre III to the ancient Pont Neuf, discover the stories and beauty of Paris’s most iconic Seine crossings on foot.
From Vaux-le-Vicomte to Versailles: How a Finance Minister’s Palace Changed Royal History
Nicolas Fouquet was a Paris-born finance minister who built Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 55km from Paris using three artists (Le Vau, Le Brun, Le Nôtre), whose 1661 party there led to his arrest and the creation of Versailles.
Day Trip to Vaux-le-Vicomte: The Château That Inspired Versailles
Just an hour from Paris, the magnificent Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte offers grand baroque architecture, André Le Nôtre gardens, and the dramatic story that led to Versailles—without the crowds.
The Best Patisserie Windows in Paris to Admire
From elaborate sugar sculptures to perfect rows of macarons, Paris’s most beautiful patisserie windows are works of art. Here’s where to find the city’s most stunning displays.
The Paris Connection: When Mary Queen of Scots Married the Dauphin at Notre-Dame
Mary Queen of Scots married the Dauphin François at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on 24 April 1558, a historically documented event connecting Paris with Scottish royal history.