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BARON HAUSSMANN: VISIONARY FOR MODERN PARIS OR VANDAL OF HISTORY?
The Champs Elysees was one of Haussmann’s most notable achievements.
The Paris we know today has only existed, in large part, since the mid-19th century. Before then, much…
EXPLORING THE LATIN QUARTER, THE OLDEST ARRONDISSEMENT IN PARIS – PART 2
The magnificent Pantheon is a Latin Quarter landmark.
As we’ve seen from our Part One exploration of the Latin Quarter, there’s enough to keep anyone occupied for many days…
EXPLORING THE LATIN QUARTER, THE OLDEST ARRONDISSEMENT IN PARIS – PART 1
Categories: Paris City – Attractions, Paris – Districts
Looking across to the Latin Quarter from the top of Notre Dame.
A city as ancient and as large as Paris has an almost overwhelming number of sights to take in. Fortunately…
MONET’S HOUSE AND GARDEN: VISITING GIVERNY
Categories: Paris Region (Ile de France), Normandy
Masses of rose bushes were planted in front of Monet’s house.
I am often asked by friends and colleagues for suggestions for day trips out of Paris. There are so many dest…
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