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Aerial view of the Halles district

A guided tour in the Halles district

Immerse yourself in a Parisian experience rich in cultural, artistic and culinary diversity through an unforgettable day in the Halles district. This historic district in the heart of Paris is home to a myriad of treasures. Iconic places with hidden addresses, offering a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. In this article, we'll guide you through a series of engaging steps. From artistic discovery to tasting culinary delights, through the exploration of emblematic places. Prepare to experience a day rich in discoveries, flavors and wonder. Enjoy one of the most dynamic and lively neighborhoods in the City of Lights. Lunch at Café Joséphine Café Joséphine is a restaurant of great finesse dedicated to perpetuating the legacy of this legendary singer, dancer and actress. The menu reflects its atmosphere, offering dishes prepared with fresh, quality ingredients, in the purest French culinary tradition. The starters delight the taste buds. Find options such as half-cooked duck foie gras with spices…

5 original activities to enjoy with your children

Looking for fun and entertaining ideas to share with your children? How about a climbing course, workshop or exhibition visit? Paris Select Book has put together a selection of fun activities to create happy memories with the family. These experiences are the ideal way to imbue yourself with good energy before facing a new week with enthusiasm! Visit Paris aboard Marcel the Duck Give your children a unique discovery experience of the capital! Put aside the classic walks. Instead, opt for an extraordinary adventure aboard a hybrid means of transport, which will allow them to admire the emblematic treasures of Paris. Unmissable: Marcel le Canard, the very first amphibious bus in Paris, attracts all eyes with its propellers and its boat hull. This two-in-one design allows it to sail on water and ride on land, for a truly offbeat experience. The Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs de Mars… For almost two hours, actors entertain…

A guided tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the spirit and emblem of the Left Bank

What is a guided tour? A walk off the beaten track? An original route? A dive into history, big and small? The discovery of a sometimes little-known heritage? Surprises at the corner of a street, behind a gate or a porte cochere? In reality, it's all that, and above all that, it's an enchanted interlude, an hour and a half of shared pleasure. Whether you are in love with Paris, the city of all superlatives... Whether you want to enrich your knowledge of history and art history... Whether you are passing tourists or born Parisians, re-discover the city differently with these guided walks. Among all the remarkable sites that the City of Lights abounds in, the Saint Germain des Prés district is one of the editorial staff's favorites. For its famous boulevard, of course, flanked by its magnificently restored church, and the legendary brasseries of Flore and Deux Magots. But not only. After a visit to the church, the oldest in Paris, destroyed and rebuilt many times, and whose recent restoration...

TOP exhibitions not to be missed in September

In this month of September, Paris is adorned with new captivating exhibitions that will delight art lovers! Parisian museums and galleries deploy priceless treasures, from classic works to contemporary creations, to offer everyone an unforgettable immersion in the world of artistic creation. Paris has exceptional exhibitions in store for you that will awaken your senses and nourish your mind throughout the month of September! “ALAÏA / GRÈS, Beyond Fashion” at the Azzedine Alaïa Foundation In the silence of their workshops, Madame Grès and Azzedine Alaïa, like sculptors, pursued an artistic quest devoted to couture. Madame Grès, discreet and determined, sublimated the art of drapery, while Azzedine Alaïa, having studied sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis, brought her unique vision to the cut. Their shared ambition has never been altered by the fashion world, but rather magnified, establishing them as pillars of fashion history. This unique exhibition brings together, for the first time, the creations …

Paris Right Bank / Left Bank in limited edition at Galerie Roger-Viollet

Paris, “as it was”, would hum Harry Styles when discovering this exhibition. “Paris Rive Droite/Rive Gauche, the banks of the Seine between work and leisure” is a series of black and white prints. To browse at number 6 rue de Seine until September 30th. In this art gallery dedicated to photography, Gilles Taquet and Hélène Corre bring the past to life on modern prints. A century in black and white Paris from the 1850s to the 1960s tells us about life back then. It is in black and white on the 86 shots. All of them, so striking that one cannot imagine this Parisian past in color. Here, anglers in 1940, a little further, others, at the Auteuil viaduct, would be interrupted by an episode of flooding... This exhibition is an opportunity for the young (and not so young) generation to discover a professional universe that we would associate today with arduous work. Labour, one would have considered in those days. On the walls, in black and white, it is a question of work, but also leisure such as swimming in the Seine...

Guided tour in the Marais, the historic and cultural district par excellence

The districts blessed by the gods are not lacking in Paris. But there are some which, in addition to combining all the attractions of a city of art and history, have something indefinable and which carries you away, an atmosphere of joyful freedom. Le Marais is one of them. The Marais is THE historical and cultural district par excellence! A "must", or a must, in good French! It is also the only district that spills over into two boroughs, each of them concentrating a majority of architectural gems of incredible diversity. And to think that until the Middle Ages, there were only swamps there, which had to be drained, then subdivided! This was the mission of religious institutions, very present from the 13th century until the Revolution, then that of the aristocrats, who, to get closer to their king, settled in sumptuous mansions, between courtyard and garden, where they could dazzle their hosts, and which have come down to us. To walk in this district is therefore to discover these splendid residences, as well as the royal squares. Henri IV, the "builder king" has something to do with it...

The 20 gardens to relax in and around Paris

Paris is famous for its magnificent parks, squares and gardens. These green oases offer the opportunity to relax and enjoy nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this article, we present to you the 20 most pleasant places to relax in Paris. Whether you are looking for an exotic garden, a hidden space or a place steeped in history, you will certainly find what you are looking for among these unique places. The most exotic: Tropical Agronomy Garden The Tropical Agronomy Garden, located in the Bois de Vincennes, is a real hidden treasure. This exotic garden is full of tropical plants and offers an exotic experience. You can stroll among majestic palm trees, colorful orchids and exotic flowers. The history of this garden is also fascinating, with remnants of colonial exhibits dating back to the early 45th century. Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale – 75012 Av. de la Belle Gabrielle, XNUMX Paris The most soothing: the Bois de Boulogne The Bois de Boulogne is one of the green lungs of the capital. With its many…