Much like the famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum, the Musée Grévin is one of the best in its class. The entrance to the museum was inspired by the Phantom of the Opera and guides you down into the Palais des Mirages. The Musée Grévin is a great place to bring kids, they will be fascinated from the minute they enter the...
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France’s answer to the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet is that of Héloïse and Abélard. Abélard was a seminary student, studying at Notre Dame Cathedral. He was a shining star, on a path to become a philosopher of religious doctrine. Abélard, who was in his fifties, was living with one of the clergymen of Notre Dame, a man...
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One of the first examples of city planning, the geometrical Place des Vosges was no accident. Walled in by beautiful houses, many of which today have become stores, the Place des Vosges is the perfect place for a picnic – or even a nap. Originally called the Place Royale, the development became the model for similar neighborhoods...
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Given the importance of the Seine to the life and prosperity of Paris, it comes as no surprise that several of the most important and notable monuments are located just a stone’s throw from the mighty river. With that in mind, one of the best ways to truly take the city in is by boat. If you are visiting Paris for the first time...
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