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FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON – FRANK GEHRY’S MODERN MASTERPIECE FOR PARIS

A bird’s eye view of Fondation Louis Vuitton.  “I dream of designing a magnificent vessel for Paris that symbolises France’s profound cultural vocation.” With these wor…

THE VIADUC DES ARTS—ARTISANS’ PRECINCT & ELEVATED LINEAR GARDEN OASIS

The arches of the Viaduc des Arts are filled with cafes and artisan businesses. Built in 1859, this former elevated railway viaduct came into Paris from the east, terminatin…

THE BEAUTIFUL PASSAGES COUVERTS OF PARIS

The famous passages couverts—covered passages—of Paris were an early form of shopping arcades, mostly dating from the first half of the 19th century.  By the 1850s, there were around 150 covered passages in Paris, although Haussmann’s massive urba…

MUST-SEE GARDENS IN & AROUND PARIS

Cherry Blossom time in Parc de Sceaux.  When we think of great things to see and do in Paris, our first thoughts often go to the world famous monuments, incredible museums…