Sacre Coeur Basilica
On the highest point of Paris stands a beautiful Roman Catholic basilica, known as Sacre-Coeur, or the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Place de la Concorde
One of the most important squares in Paris is Place de la Concorde. It is also the largest square of the city, with a surface of 86 400 meters. It borders Avenue Champs-Élysées at its eastern end and is situated in the eighth arrondissement.
Place de la Bastille
Where the famous and infamous Bastille prison used to stand, there is nothing left to remind of it but a square, bearing its name. The Bastille was completely demolished between 1789 and 1790, in the period of the French Revolution.
Pigalle Area
Just between arrondissements number 9 and 18 in Paris, around the Place Pigalle, there is the area called Pigalle, after Jean Baptiste Pigalle, the 18th century sculptor.
Origins of Paris
The first inhabitants of the Paris area were dated back to 4200 BC according to archaeologists. Starting with 250 BC there was recorded a population called Parisii, who was of Celtic Senones origins and lived near the Seine River.
Moulin Rouge
Joseph Oller built the Moulin Rouge cabaret in 1889. He was the owner of the Paris Olympia, too. The famous Red Mill is to be found in the 18th arrondissement, on Boulevard de Clichy, a well known boulevard of the Pigalle red-light district of Paris. The place is market with a large red windmill right on the roof. To get there by metro, you need to get off at Blanche station.
Montmartre District
In the 18th arrondissement of Paris, on its Northern area, there is a hill called Montmartre. It is best known for the beautiful Roman Catholic Basilica Sacre Coeur on top of the hill. Ironically, it is also a famous nightclub district. Another church to be found on the hill is Saint Pierre de Montmartre, much older than Sacre Coeur. It is believed that in this church was founded the priest order of Jesuits. The community of Montmartre was also home to some famous artists like Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Vincent van Gogh or Amedeo Modigliani.
Champs Elysees
Perhaps the best known boulevard in Europe is the Champs- Élysées Avenue in Paris. Here can be found elegant cafes, cinemas, luxury shops and poetical chestnut trees. Being such a famous spot, no wonder rents can reach up to 1.1 million Euros for almost 100 square meters of space. In Europe it is only overtaken as rental prices by the New Bond Street in London. The name of the Avenue comes from the Greek myth of the Elysian Fields, where the blessed ones ended after passing away.
Avenue Montaigne
To take a walk on the Avenue Montaigne, you need to go to Arrondisement number 18 in Paris. This boulevard was originally the gathering place for widows in mourning in the 18th century; this is why it was called Widows’ alley or allee des Veuves. In the 19th century it was the place for some glamorous balls and it got the name of a French Renaissance writer, Michel de Montaigne. Read the rest of this entry »
Le Marais District
The Marais is one of the few areas that Baron Haussmann largely ignored when he was tearing up the rest of the city; for that reason it still retains a medieval feel.
Luxury Paris Shopping Guide
Among the many words used to describe Paris, sophistication is used frequently. The famous city has been a true inspiration many artists, designers and writers with its haute couture and exquisite sense of style. Luxury pieces are, of course, very expensive but tourists with a small budget can do a lot of window-shopping in the fashion districts. I did that too while I was in the French capital.
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Saving Money In Paris
Big cities are often expensive. Paris is the same for any visitor. You will find here some practical suggestions of how to save your money and optimize your budget no matter how long or short your visit is.
The Eiffel Tower, Paris
One of the most important landmarks in the whole world, is The Eiffel Tower, in Paris. First opened on the 31st of March 1889, the tower was built in honor of the French Revolution centenary, the Universal Exhibition.
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Louvre Museum, Paris
One of the most popular museums in the world is The Louvre Museum, one of Paris’ great landmarks. Its galleries hold art works of many famous painters everybody has heard of Mona Lisa, but what else is there to visit in there?
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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
As you stroll down Rue de Notre Dame, close to The Seine, you will see rising, white and majestic, the great Parisian cathedral. This monument will take your breath away, for sure.
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The Paris Nightlife
The challenge I will tell you about is the following: I went to Paris with my wife and our 11 years old daughter. We stayed there 3 days and 2 nights and it was the first journey we did to Paris with our daughter. My plan was to go out every evening and I was very determined to do that!
Romantic Places To Visit In Paris
Many of use wish to visit Paris for romantic purposed. Paris is “The City of Love†and you should know the romantic places to visit, in case you ever get there.
5 Things To Do In Paris
I have been a very fortunate person an during the year I have traveled to many glorious city about a dozen times. I would like to share with you some of my favorite places and sights to see in Paris.
Tips On Travelling To Paris
If I think of talking about my favorite city in the whole world, that would be Paris, for sure! Whether you stay there a few weeks or just a couple of days, you will have a great time because there are so many things to do and so much to see.