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The Abbey of St. Denis: Royalty Abounds!
Paris is a must-see destination for those interested in French royalty. But Paris is a very large city , one that has a long and distinguished history of kings and queens dating back 1,500 years. How…
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis: Understanding the Drama of the Church, Royalty, and Power in France
The church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is marked by drama. Its bold Baroque facade stands in stark contrast to the modest appearance of the many houses and apartments lining the busy avenue of Rue…
The Western Tympanums of Notre Dame: Welcome to Heaven
During many of my Zoom induced daydreams, I find my mind wandering off to 2015 and the first time I visited Paris. The city was my last stop in a 6 week solo backpacking trip. The drain of travel and…
Palais de Tokyo: An Insight into Parisian Artistic Innovation
Burrowed in the heart of Paris, the Palais de Tokyo stands as a bastion of contemporary art, calling out to those pushing the boundaries of creativity. From its historical past as a visual symbol of…
Cimetière de Montmartre: Where bright minds and talent are laid to rest in a beautiful city.
In the city of Paris lies Montmartre, an area well known for its artistic history and young cultural crowd. In a city full of decades and decades of artists and bright minds, many who have passed have…
The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption: A Refuge in the City of Light
Along the narrow but bustling Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris's 1st arrondissement, the church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption has stood tall for centuries and witnessed hundreds of years of war, piece and…
Luxor Obelisk: Egypt in Paris
Paris is known as the city of romance, fashion, culture, art, street cafes, wine, and architecture. However, the city of Paris shows off its history not only through sites such as Notre Dame…
Pont Alexandre III: The Beautiful Outcome of the Franco-Russian Alliance
Like many people who have visited the city of Paris for the very first time, prior to getting there I spent a great deal of time daydreaming about all of the monuments, museums, cafés, and palaces…
The Church of Saint-Séverin: A historical hodgepodge of the Latin Quarter
As the oldest church in the heart of the Left Bank, the Church of Saint-Séverin is a site of religious history, art, and architecture. The church has survived a Viking attack, is home to the oldest…