Located in the 20th arrondissement on the outskirts of Paris, the suburb of Saint Denis is not part of the list of places that tourists usually visit. The Saint Denis Basilica, however, is a historic gem that is well worth a long metro ride. The…

Like its design, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis history is also somewhat sensational and bold. The present church building was consecrated in 1641, and at that time was known only as “Église Saint Louis”. The structure was one of the first churches in Paris…

The Musée du Quai Branly opened on June 23, 2006. It features non-Western art and artifacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, ranging from the Neolithic period to the twentieth-century. Like many other educational institutions, the…

Situé dans une ancienne abbaye, près de la célèbre Basilique de Saint-Denis, où reposent de nombreux monarques français, se trouve cette école. Ce qui la rend unique, c'est qu'il s'agit d'une école exclusivement pour filles. Pour…

Invader is, as he defines himself, “a UFA, an Unidentified Free Artist.” He is a French artist, born in 1969, whose identity is unknown (besides a brief name reveal in the early 2010’s), working under the pseudonym Invader. His name, initiative,…

The bohemian lifestyle enjoyed by creative people makes the neighborhood feel very unique compared to other places around Paris. Montmartre has a very lively vibe where creative types congregate, including artists who set up easels on Place du…

The boarding school is situated within the confines of an old abbey near the renowned Basilique de Saint-Denis where many French monarchs find their eternal rest. What makes it unique is that it is a girls-only school. For those not interested in…

     Les Colonnes de Buren sont une installation artistique moderne dans la cour d'honneur du Palais Royal dans le premier Arrondissement de Paris. Le Palais Royal est une zone de Paris avec une histoire très riche. C'était originellement un palais…

La rivière susmentionnée est la Seine, un grand, vieux fleuve de 777-kilomètres (483 miles), le deuxième plus long fleuve en France. Les Romans ont appelé la rivière ‘Seine’, un mot qui vient de Sequana, le nom Celtic Gallo-Roman du dieu de la…

The Palais Royal Garden was created as a private retreat and serene escape from the pressures of royal life for Anne of Austria, queen consort of France. Anne resided in the Palais Royal during the 17th century, serving as the wife of King Louis…