Irish revolutionaries including James Stephens (Fenian founder) and Maud Gonne lived in exile in Paris in the 19th/early 20th centuries, and the Irish tricolour was explicitly modelled on the French flag.
Just 40 minutes north of Paris, the Château de Chantilly offers a Renaissance castle, legendary stables, priceless art, and the birthplace of whipped cream — all without Versailles crowds.
John F. Kennedy visited Paris in May 1961 for a summit with Charles de Gaulle, and Ronald Reagan attended the G7 summit at Versailles in June 1982—both were US presidents with documented Irish ancestry (Kennedy from County Wexford, Reagan from County Tipperary).
Tucked away in the 16th arrondissement, the Musée Marmottan Monet houses the world’s largest collection of Claude Monet’s work—including the painting that gave Impressionism its name.
From hour-long sightseeing tours to dinner cruises and the Batobus hop-on-hop-off, here’s how to experience Paris from the water—and which boat is right for you.
The Paris Museum Pass unlocks 60+ museums and monuments across the city. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it, from which sites to prioritize to insider tips for skip-the-line access.
From zinc counters to handwritten menus, discover the authentic bistros where Parisians actually eat—and how to order like you’ve been going there for years.
The 7th arrondissement offers more than just the Eiffel Tower. Discover tree-lined boulevards, charming food markets, world-class museums, and the quiet elegance that makes this Left Bank neighborhood a favorite among Parisians.
The Auld Alliance between France and Scotland (1295-1560) is extensively documented, with the Scots College (Collège des Écossais) formally founded in Paris in 1333 and operating until 1793, and the Garde Écossaise serving French monarchs from 1418-1830—verifiable historical facts with physical sites and archival records in Paris.
Beyond the Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries lies one of Paris’s most rewarding green spaces: the Jardin des Plantes, where botanical gardens, natural history museums, and a small zoo create a hidden world in the 5th arrondissement.
