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Emily in Paris' Paris: 5 picturesque places to discover.

and Gabriel reside in the series Emily in Paris, know that it's located at number 1 on the beautiful place de l'Estrapade. On this square in the 5th arrondissement of Paris located not far from the Sorbonne, you can see a fountain and some benches where you can sit down to enjoy a freshly bought pa ...

22
Mar
2023

Le Génie des Jardins : contemporary art in Parisian gardens

called Le Génie des Jardins since 2006. As its name suggests, this event is held outdoors in gardens, and more precisely in the gardens of the 11th arrondissement of Paris. On this occasion, the artists go in front of the public. This event thus contributes to bringing art into the public spa ...

20
Sep
2021

All Saints' Day: The 5 Most Famous Cemeteries in France

1- The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris Located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, the Père-Lachaise Cemetery is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the capital and one of the most famous in France and the world. Opened in 1804, it spans 44 hectares and attracts more than three million visi ...

30
Oct
2024

A made in France Christmas market in the heart of Paris

An important criterion for consumers Riding the trend of Buying French, the Village Saint Charles Merchants Association, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, decided to organize the first edition of the Made in France Christmas Market in 2015. If you love Christmas markets but are tired of finding ...

26
Nov
2015

Tourism: 5 things to know about the Ourcq Canal

Paris on approximately 100 km The Ourcq Canal stretches for about 100 kilometers between Mareuil-sur-Ourcq and the Bassin de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. This canal, which crosses the department of Seine-Saint-Denis, has undergone many transformations over the course of its h ...

17
Aug
2022

The Féeries d'Auteuil : a Christmas market in Paris

ractical information The Féeries d'Auteuil takes place From Saturday 3 to Sunday 11 December 2022, from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm (7:30 pm on Saturdays) in the 16th arrondissement. Address Apprentis d'Auteuil 40, rue Jean de La Fontaine 75016 PARIS Access Metro 9 (Jasmin) and 10 (Église d'Aute ...

20
Nov
2014

Yves Saint Laurent in museums: a tribute exhibition in 6 Parisian museums

rospective at the museums is being held until May 15, 2022 in 6 Parisian museums. The participating museums are: - the Louvre (rue de Rivoli 1st arrondissement) - the Centre Pompidou (place Georges Pompidou Paris 4th) - the Picasso Museum (5 rue de Thorigny Paris 3rd arrondissement ...

14
Mar
2022

Alice Milliat: The Creator of the Women's Olympic Games

fight, a European foundation in favor of women's sports was named the Alice Milliat Foundation (see the link below). In Paris, a gymnasium in the 14th arrondissement as well as the esplanade of the new Arena at Porte de la Chapelle bear her name. She organized the first women's Olympics. In her figh ...

25
July
2024

The Jardin des Plantes in Paris: a green space dedicated to science.

ce Valhubert. 75005 Paris. Access The garden has several entrances located at Place Valhubert, Rue Buffon, Rue Cuvier, Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. You can get there by metro, stopping at Gare d'Austerlitz, Jussieu, or Place Monge stations. Opening Hours Open eve ...

10
Jan
2007

The Champs-Elysées: the most beautiful avenue in the world in 5 questions

�es located? The Champs-Elysées is undoubtedly the most famous avenue in Paris and one of the most prestigious. This major artery, located in the 8th arrondissement, connects the Place de la Concorde and its famous Obelisk to the Place Charles-de-Gaulle (formerly Place de l'Étoile) at the center ...

05
Feb
2008

The Montmartre Harvest Festival: a friendly gathering

during the harvest (as well as the profits from the sale of the 1500 bottles of Clos Montmartre) are indeed used to finance social actions in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Over the years, this festival has become an increasingly environmentally committed event, and the organizers strive for ze ...

03
Oct
2011

The Yoga Festival Paris: a great yogic gathering

rienced practitioners, is a unique event in France! This large yogic gathering takes place over three days on over 7000 m² at CENTQUATRE, in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. The festival offers discovery spaces, free classes, Master classes, workshops, demonstrations, conferences, roundtable disc ...

12
Oct
2012

The Samaritaine: a temple of luxury in Paris

six long years of site securing works. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the reopening of the famous department store on Rue de Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement was postponed to Wednesday, June 23, 2021, due to the health crisis. Its highly anticipated inauguration was celebrated on Monday, Jun ...

23
June
2021

Where can I find eco-friendly eyewear?

re looking for glasses that you don't see everywhere! Second-hand models are also the specialty of the optician Dingue de lunettes located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Donate your old glasses To conclude, don't let your old glasses gather dust in a drawer! You can donate them to assoc ...

07
Oct
2021

Christmas gifts: why and how to give second-hand gifts?

ond-hand Christmas gifts are no longer a taboo, it's very easy to find them in specialized shops, such as the En second lieu shop located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. If you prefer to do your Christmas shopping in physical stores, you will find your happiness in vintage and/or solidarity ...

23
Dec
2021

The Dior Gallery: a new temple of fashion to visit

An extraordinary museum It is in the heart of the 8th arrondissement of Paris, at 11 rue François Ier that the House of Dior has installed its new permanent exhibition space. The Galerie Dior is a real living museum dedicated to the history of this fashion house and the evolution of Parisian fa ...

25
Apr
2022

The Belle-de-Mai : a cultural and arty place in Marseille

hocaean city is favorable to the curing of Tobacco leaves and, in 1868, a giant factory is set up in the popular district of Belle-de-Mai, in the 3rd arrondissement. This Tobacco factory located near the Old Port of Marseille was then the city's largest employer. It first specialized in the produ ...

28
July
2022

Regards du Grand Paris: a free photo exhibition in Île-de-France

eater Paris, the construction site of the new Grand Paris Express metro, but also Les Magasins Généraux in Pantin and the Carnavalet museum in the 3rd arrondissement welcome the work of 38 photographers. This photographic journey is the result of a national photographic commission. It invites y ...

02
Aug
2022

Miraculous on TF1: the secrets of a French success

ies, this school is modelled on a real French high school. The same goes for Marinette's parents' bakery, which resembles a real pastry shop in the 18th arrondissement. If this series appeals to millions of children around the world, it may be because it takes place in a fantasy Paris that is nev ...

17
Nov
2022

Quai de la Photo in Paris: a place dedicated to the image

A floating cultural center Good news for photography lovers: in May 2023, a new place dedicated to the image will open its doors in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. This hybrid and floating place, named Quai de la Photo, will settle more precisely on the Seine, at the foot of the National Library ...

22
Nov
2022