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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…
Musée Du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: Explore the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris and journey through time with its captivating exhibits and artifacts from around the world.
The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris is a treasure trove of history and culture, inviting each visitor to embark on a journey of exploration and discovery. With its vast collection of artifacts,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…