January 28th 1887 was an auspicious day for Gustave Eiffel, and for Paris as a whole, for it was the day that construction began on what was to become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. However, Eiffel’s great iron pylon was never meant […]
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Are you visiting the City of Light next month, and wondering what to do? Wonder no more, for here’s our round-up of some of the best events in February. Au temps de Klimt. La Sécession à Vienne Although he’s known as one of the Vienna Secession […]
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There may be a lack of sunshine in some parts of France at the moment, however, there’s no shortage of things to see and do while on a visit between now and March. Please note that while we’ve made every effort to ensure that the information […]
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To the south of Paris, near Orly airport, is the international market of Rungis – the largest wholesale fresh food and flower market in the world. 40% of fresh produce consumed in France goes through Rungis, as well as 30% of fish and seafood, 20% of […]
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In January 1897, several newspapers reported the story of Béatrice de Rothschild’s poodle, Diane, getting married La Petite Major – her father’s dog, also a poodle. An excerpt from the Washington DC Morning Times said: “There is a new fad among the rich – dog marriages. […]
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For most of us, I’m sure, ice-skating holds a kind of mystical, childish delight; after all, what can be more magical than rivers, lakes, and ponds becoming so frozen that one can strap a couple of slivers of metal to our feet, and glide as gracefully […]
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Hammams are something one might more readily associate with Marrakech than Paris but the City of Light can more than hold its own – not least because since Morocco was once a French territory, we have learned a thing or two about these glorious havens of […]
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Deep in the heart of Paris’ 19th arrondissement, at Bassin de la Villette, you’ll find le Pavillon des Canaux – a trendy café with a cosy feel about it, decked out to resemble a quirky home. Visitors to le Pavillon can socialize, read, or work in […]
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If you missed Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands 2014 at the Porte de Versailles last week, fear not, for SSdPG will be holding a second gastronomic event in just under two weeks. The Salon Saveurs Christmas Market at l‘Espace Champerret, in the 17th arrodissement, will be […]
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Did you know that there is an apartment in the Eiffel Tower? Gustav Eiffel built it in order to meet important visitors to the Tower when it was opened in 1899. Although 21st century tourists today are unable to wander around inside, the apartment is on […]
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