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The Seine and Oise rivers, villages and horizons of Barbizon, Auvers-sur-Oise and Giverny, the exuberant nature of the Ile des Impressionistes harbor extraordinary light and ethereal scenery. The countryside around Paris began attracting artists in the latter half of the 19th century. The vistas rendered by Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh remain, as do the studios, [...]
Climbing the endless steps to Sacré Coeur we quickly remember why so many tourists visit this beautiful city. Whether it’s your first or tenth time visiting the City of Light, you never fail to fall for its charm. Atop the hill of Montmartre you will find the Basilica that was built in dedication to the [...]
We love Paris at night, when the city really lights up and everywhere you turn you find something happening. So for those of us who are more nightpeople and for those who are here on business and the only time they find for themselves is after the sun sets, don’t fret. First up, the 16th [...]
1 - The Funiculaire, for saving us from climbing the steps up to the Sacré Coeur 2 – The glass pyramid of the Louvre, making quite the romantic meeting spot 3 – The best ballerina shoes you will ever find are found at Repetto, 51 rue du Four (6th). 4 – Madeleine’s beautifully designed church overlooking [...]
While every neighborhood in Paris has its own selection of tempting boutiques, four areas stand out as true shopping magnets. Each has a very different character, so there’s bound to be one that appeals to your shopping style. Shopping Dos and Don’ts > Don’t believe what you’ve heard about the French being rude-it’s just another [...]
This month, Paris Hotels Charm invites you to explore an area of Paris that was shaped in the 1780s by a large-scale real-estate investment scheme. Architect Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart bought up farmland, divided it into lots, and built mansions, which led to the creation of new streets: Rues Monsieur, Duroc, Masserais, and Éblé. At the same [...]
