Saturday, January 24, 2009
Les Cartes Postales: Le Trocadéro
Below the building a large aquarium was built to contain fish of French rivers. It was renovated in 1937 but closed again for renovation from 1985 until May 2006. The space between the palais and the Seine is set with gardens, designed by Jean-Charles Alphand, and an array of fountains.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Free Admission to Paris Museums
If you were looking for an excuse to head to the local Paris museums for a day out, come April, you won't have any better one.
Beginning April 4, visitors under 25 years of age, as well as professors, will be admitted into the French national museums and monuments for free. This includes Paris' Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay. The normal admission fee for adults at the Louvre, for example, is around €9, or $12. So, if you qualify, take advantage and brush up on your French culture!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Stroll a Parisian Flower Market

Did you know that in medieval times, cathedrals were completely painted with bright colors, both inside and out? None of this painting remains except on the inside of Sainte-Chapelle, another fantastic church known for its stained glass windows. You’ll find it hidden within the walls of the Palais de Justice.
On your way back to Le Marais from Ile de la Cité, be sure to stop at the incredible flower market. There are nearly 50 stalls offering thousands of potted flowers. From
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Marvel at Notre Dame
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Tour Hotel de Sens
Continue across the bridge and you’ll be on Ile Saint Louis, an island that is a favorite among Americans. This is the real
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Walk Village Saint Paul
Just to the west of Village Saint Paul, you’ll notice a long medieval wall with towers. This is the only section left of the Philippe Auguste fortifications. Dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries,
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Visit 63 rue de Monceau
Wouldn't you love to tour one of the many beautiful Parisian mansions dotted throughout the city? Since most have been divided into apartments or are not open to the public, ce n'est pas possible.
But, there is one- the Musée Nissim de Camondo, a spectacular private hotel at 63, rue de Monceau.
The entire collection is stunning. All of the French XVII century objects are woven in history—tables and vases from Marie Antoinette, and carpets from
A Stroll Through the 9th
A jewel of the 9th district, the Parisian home of the French Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau [1826 -1898] is located at 14 rue de la Rochefoucauld, hidden away in the Nouvelle Athènes neighborhood. One could often walk by without noticing this extraordinary museum since the heavy doors appear to be always closed.
The second story is actually the painter's old workshop, built in 1895. There are broad windows and a high ceiling framing the room. The third story, connected by a remarkable spiraling staircase, leads to the second workshop of the artist.
The walls are completely covered with oversized paintings of more than two hundred biblical and mythological characters.


