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Jean-Luc Godard: The King of Contradictions (who also made movies)
Jean-Luc Godard is a French-Swiss filmmaker whose work spans from 1960 to the present. His work is varied from gangster pop art to politically charged cinema verite. Godard’s work has inspired…
The Trocadéro: More Than a Place to View Paris
Everyone knows about the Eiffel Tower but far fewer are aware of the intrigue surrounding one of the Tower’s common viewing sites, the Trocadéro. Upon arrival, one may wonder why a Parisian area is…
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…
Saint Etienne du Mont: Catholic Church and pilgrimage location to the tomb of Sainte-Genevieve in Paris' Latin Quarter
Situated on Paris’ Left Bank in the 5th Arrondissement, the Church of Saint Etienne du Mont possesses both Gothic and Renaissance Art that can be traced back through its rich history. Of the things…
Gare du Nord: A station of expansion and change
A proposal to restructure the Gare du Nord has led to controversy. The proposed project cost roughly 660 million American dollars (600 million Euro) in the late 2010s. The station is around 400,000…
Pablo Picasso's Paris: Pablo Picasso: Spanish Man, Parisian Artist, World-Renown Icon
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist and icon of the 1900s, most notably known for his various paintings and sculptures. However, he has also been known for being involved in the infamous heist of the…
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…
Le Procope: The Oldest and Most Historic Café in Paris
Le Procope, also known as Café Procope, is the oldest and one of the most famous cafés in Paris. It was founded by Sicilian chef, Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, in the year 1686. Aside from the fact…
Parc du Champ-de-Mars: A Site of Violence, Parades, and Iconic Touristic Views
Arguably one of the most well known and iconic symbols of both Paris and France is Parc du Champ-de-Mars. It is a rectangular shaped public green space stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the Ecole…