Perhaps what may draw the largest amount of people to the Trocadéro, is the view. The place sits across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, giving a lovely view with the gardens in the foreground. This is an excellent place to take pictures of the…

The church began as a humble oratory in the sixth century then morphed into a chapel and later a basilica. Nothing remains of the eleventh century structure after it was attacked by Vikings and was rebuilt in the thirteenth century. Three quarters…

Named after the French commander Pierre Denfert-Rocheeau who organized the defense during the France-Prussian War at the Siege of Belfort, the Place dates back to the 18th century through a series of letters that refers to the site as being part of…

Located in the theater district that runs through the ninth arrondissement of Paris stands the luxurious building known as Palais Garnier. The location of the Opéra house was dictated by Baron Haussmann, who played a large part in the urban renewal…

La Grande Arche de la Defense is a skyscraper built in Europe's largest business district, la Defense. During la Grande Arche's inception, la Defense was somewhat successful but it had little green space, lacked a full skyline, and did not…

The Hôtel de Soubise was owned by Francois de Lorraine, duke de Guise, who was the leader of the Catholic League, at the time. Under his influence, his mansion would become the setting for the League meetings and the planning of what became known as…

Paris is a city where one can enjoy most every aspect of life; from delightful meals, sunny afternoons, fulfilling conversation, thought-provoking art, scenic views, and a rich history to enjoy, time in Paris is indeed time well spent. With the…