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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…
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…
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…
L'Olympia: A stage fit for only the best – The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Édith Piaf, and many more
As the epicenter of Parisian entertainment since the late 19th century, the stage at L' Olympia has become a home for many iconic performers such as The Beatles, Édith Piaf, Aretha Franklin, The…
Charles Garnier & the Palais Garnier: A competition to create one of Paris' most iconic opera houses with obstacles including war, a ravaging fire, and a designer's dream to fulfill the extravagant wishes of the rich while doing so in an extremely short period of time. This is Charles Garnier's life and his ultimate masterpiece — The Palais Garnier.
Paris in the 1800s was a time of grand historical figures, disputes of religion, the call of revolution, and, of course, extravagant architecture. As many Parisians believed during this time, “there…
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…
Les Colonnes de Buren: L’art comme aire de jeux
Les Colonnes de Buren sont une installation d'art dans la Cour D'honneur du Palais Royal dans le cœur de Paris. Elles ont une histoire très compliquée en raison de la réception publique et des…
La Grande Arche de la Defense: La Grande Arche de la Defense, Failures and Successes
How did a skyscraper commissioned by a former Vichy regime member benefit Paris while also doing financial damage in the long run?
Hotel Lutetia: The Left Bank's Most Lavish Hotel
Situated in the heart of St Germain des Prés sits the only “Grand Hotel” on Paris’ Left Bank. A relic of France’s Belle Époque period, the Hôtel Lutetia has traded many hands since it’s opening in…
Parc André Citroën: Modern Garden of Versailles or Design Misstep?
Parc André Citroën, sitting between City Centre and the residential zone of Paris, was built to act as an intermediary to the rural and urban lifestyles that reside on either side. At first, the park…