The myterious lake of the Garnier Opera house
Paris is a city full of well-hidden treasures. Among them is the lake located under the Opéra Garnier. Did you not know it existed? Continue reading The myterious lake of the Garnier Opera house
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The most famous snail of Paris
When you walk rue Montorgueil in Paris, you are struck by this large snail which supplants the facade of this legendary restaurant: L’escargot Montorgueil. Continue reading The most famous snail of Paris
History of Stohrer, the oldest bakery of Paris
Today, I’m taking you to the oldest pastry shop in Paris: the Stohrer pastry shop, rue Montorgueil, in the 2nd arrondissement. A place that is part of history, therefore, but also a true ode to gluttony that begins in the window … Continue reading History of Stohrer, the oldest bakery of Paris
Who is “Madame” of the “Rue Madame” ?
Rue Madame, Did often wondered who was this Madame ? It’s now the end of this mystery, here is the answer : Continue reading Who is “Madame” of the “Rue Madame” ?
The several lives of a Parisian restaurant
This pretty storefront has had several lives Located between rue Vaugirard and rue Madame, the Pont Traversé was the bookstore of the writer and poet Marcel Béalu. Take a look at its storefront, you will then discover beef heads and enamel plaques, clues to its former vocation: that of butcher’s shop, in fact this bookstore was a former butcher’s shop classified as a historic monument. The bookstore is now closed since November 2019 and has made way for a restaurant! Continue reading The several lives of a Parisian restaurant
Au Rocher de Cancale’s history
Very distinctive with its unique decor, the café-brasserie “Au Rocher de Cancale” located rue Montorgueil, in Paris, is full of history Continue reading Au Rocher de Cancale’s history
Who is the inventor of candied chestnuts?
Since 1827, Maison Boissier has seduced the world over by the charm of its cases as well as by the delicacy of its candied chestnuts Continue reading Who is the inventor of candied chestnuts?
A facelift for the Eiffel Tower
At almost 132 years old, the Iron Lady is about to return to her original color: a “brown yellow”, imagined by the architect Gustave Eiffel in 1907. Cost of the operation? A trifle of 50 million euros! Continue reading A facelift for the Eiffel Tower
History of one of the best bakery of Paris
If there is one place that makes you want to sit down, it is this patisserie-café with terrace by the sweet name of Moulin de la Vierge. And It’s one of the best bakery of Paris ! Continue reading History of one of the best bakery of Paris
Galeries Lafayette’s cupula’s history
Captivating the gaze of onlookers and customers for more than a century, it consists of ten beams, together forming an immense flower of 1000 m2 of stained glass, erected in a typical Art Nouveau style Continue reading Galeries Lafayette’s cupula’s history
