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Nicolas Flamel

The Oldest House in Paris : From medieval Paris to Harry Potter

Elisabeth Perotin

In a quiet street of Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, at 51 rue de Montmorency, stands a modest medieval house. Its stone façade is discreet, almost austere. Tourists pass by without always noticing it. Yet this building is often described as the oldest surviving house in Paris, dating back to 1407. And its former owner is one of the city’s most enigmatic figures: Nicolas Flamel. More than six centuries after his death, Flamel continues to blur the line between history and myth — partly thanks to modern popular culture, and notably, Harry Potter. Continue reading The Oldest House in Paris : From medieval Paris to Harry Potter

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Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world—one that most people will never see. While millions of commuters navigate the city's intricate metro system every day, few realize that some stations have been abandoned, left to the dust of history. Among them is the eerie and forgotten Saint-Martin station, a relic of another time.

Discover the Mystery of Paris’s Abandoned Saint-Martin Station

Elisabeth Perotin

Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a hidden world—one that most people will never see. While millions of commuters navigate the city’s intricate metro system every day, few realize that some stations have been abandoned, left to the dust of history. Among them is the eerie and forgotten Saint-Martin station, a relic of another time. Continue reading Discover the Mystery of Paris’s Abandoned Saint-Martin Station