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bunker Paris

A bunker hidden under a Paris station !

2022-01-08 Elisabeth Perotin

Hard to believe, but Paris hides in its basements … a bunker ! A place as chilling as it is intriguing. Continue reading A bunker hidden under a Paris station !

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serge gainsbourg house

Serge Gainsbourg’s house soon open to the public !

2022-01-08 Elisabeth Perotin

After more than thirty years of waiting, Maison Gainsbourg, the house of the artist, opens its doors to the public in spring 2022. Continue reading Serge Gainsbourg’s house soon open to the public !

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catacombes paris

Visit the catacombs of Paris !

2022-01-072022-04-26 Elisabeth Perotin

A veritable labyrinth in the heart of underground Paris, the Paris Catacombs are a must-see among Parisian monuments: a route 1,500 meters long and 20 meters deep, for an extraordinary visit. Continue reading Visit the catacombs of Paris !

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père tanguy

Père Tanguy, the collector of impressionists

2022-01-07 Elisabeth Perotin

The Père Tanguy store in Paris was an essential place for the development of Impressionism, Julien Tanguy being one of the first collectors and dealers of paintings by Impressionist painters such as Manet and Cezanne. Continue reading Père Tanguy, the collector of impressionists

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La palette, the mythic restaurant of Saint-Germain des Prés

2022-01-06 Elisabeth Perotin

La Palette is a café-restaurant in the mythical district of Saint-Germain des Prés, La Palette is an institution whose success cannot be denied. Continue reading La palette, the mythic restaurant of Saint-Germain des Prés

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the beach boys in paris

The Beach boys in concert in Paris

2022-01-06 Elisabeth Perotin

Three years after their last Parisian concert at the Olympia, The Beach Boys announces their return in Paris on Monday, June 27, 2022. Continue reading The Beach boys in concert in Paris

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eiffel tower

The secret apartment of the Eiffel Tower

2022-01-062022-01-12 Elisabeth Perotin

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, but did you know that this French icon is also home to a secret apartment that was once that of Gustave Eiffel ? Continue reading The secret apartment of the Eiffel Tower

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rue des degrès

The smallest street in Paris: rue des Degrés

2022-01-05 Elisabeth Perotin

It was named “rue des degrès” (degrees) because it consists only of a staircase, this atypical street is the smallest in Paris. Continue reading The smallest street in Paris: rue des Degrés

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vogue magazine

An exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vogue magazine

2022-01-05 Elisabeth Perotin

Between Paris and fashion, it is an eternal love story that deserves to be celebrated. The Palais Galliera is presenting a unique exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Vogue Paris magazine. Continue reading An exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vogue magazine

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gigi restaurant in paris

Gigi, a new restaurant with a view of the Eiffel Tower

2022-01-03 Elisabeth Perotin

the Gigi restaurant takes up its quarters on avenue Montaigne. Designed like the apartment of a Parisian collector, the restaurant celebrates Italian gastronomy. Continue reading Gigi, a new restaurant with a view of the Eiffel Tower

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