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Medici fountain

The Medici fountain, one of the most beautiful in Paris

2023-10-152024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The Medici fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in Paris. A monument which was however not intended to become the current fountain. Marie de Médicis no longer supported the Louvre The Medici fountain is one of the most … Continue reading The Medici fountain, one of the most beautiful in Paris

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Marin Montagut reveals his extraordinary collections to us

2023-10-132024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Marin Montagut, the famous Parisian decorator, is a fan of collections of objects with a soul, they are brought together in a book. The magical world of Marin Montagut Marin has always collected objects with a soul whose poetry speaks … Continue reading Marin Montagut reveals his extraordinary collections to us

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Le passe-muraille

Le Passe-muraille, the mysterious statue of Montmartre

2023-10-102024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Passe-Muraille in Montmartre is one of the most atypical and surprising statues in the capital ! We tell you his story. A tribute to Marcel Aymé The Passe-Muraille is one of the most surprising statues in Paris. Installed on … Continue reading Le Passe-muraille, the mysterious statue of Montmartre

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Yveline antiques

Yveline antiques, an institution in Saint Germain des Prés

2023-10-062024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Yveline antiques, located on the lovely Place Furstemberg is a veritable Ali Baba’s cave for lovers of rare objects imbued with history. Continue reading Yveline antiques, an institution in Saint Germain des Prés

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Officine Bully

Officine Buly, a journey through time

2023-10-042024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Officine Bully is a temple of historical beauty in Paris which inspired Honoré de Balzac in his novel Cesar Birotteau. Continue reading Officine Buly, a journey through time

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Palais Royal metro station

Palais Royal Metro station : the most unusual in Paris

2023-10-032024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Palais Royal Metro station is unusual with its colorful pearls… It was not unanimously acclaimed when it was inaugurated in 2000… Continue reading Palais Royal Metro station : the most unusual in Paris

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The Pont des Arts

The Pont des Arts has had a makeover !

2023-10-022024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Pont des Arts, the famous pedestrian bridge known worldwide for its perspective on the Seine, has been renovated Continue reading The Pont des Arts has had a makeover !

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Citroën 2CV

Visit Paris with Citroën 2 CV

2023-09-292024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Visiting Paris in a Citroën 2cv, the emblematic car of France, is an unmissable experience to do when you come to visit the capital. Continue reading Visit Paris with Citroën 2 CV

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The Louvre pyramid

The Louvre pyramid, an architectural challenge

2023-09-262024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Louvre pyramid is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris, but it created controversy at the time of its creation. Continue reading The Louvre pyramid, an architectural challenge

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The artist JR

The artist JR covers the Garnier opera house

2023-09-262024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The artist JR covered the facade of the Palais Garnier in evocation of Plato’s cave, a place of knowledge and transmission. Continue reading The artist JR covers the Garnier opera house

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