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Hôtel-de-la-Marine Museum, monument, art exhibition and 200 years of history

The Hôtel-de-la-Marine is the new monument of the Place de la Concorde, opened in June 2021. It is a unique monument, an 18th-century palace in the heart of Paris. You will discover its refurbished 18th-century apartments, its ceremonial rooms, and its restaurants in a fully restored building. It also houses the Al Thani collection of Qatar for twenty years. Beginning of the history of what will become the Hôtel-de-la-Marine In

City-of-architecture Museum, 15 centuries of models, paintings and moldings

The City of architecture Museum shows the French architectural heritage. It is located in the Palais de Chaillot, entrance on the Trocadero square, in the 16th district of Paris. From this esplanade, the view is also extraordinary on the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars. A global approach to architecture through the City of architecture Museum The City of architecture Museum houses a museum, a library, an auditorium, a

Palais-de-Chaillot and Trocadero-Gardens : United-Nations seat for 2 days

The Palais-de-Chaillot and Trocadero Gardens are located on Chaillot hill in the 16th district of Paris. It was built for the 1937 Exposition Universelle in place of the Palais du Trocadero which had been built for the 1878 World’s Fair. Only the name “Trocadéro” has remained for the gardens that surround the Palais de Chaillot today. The long history of Chaillot Hill A building, “l’Hermitage” or “Maison de Beauregard”, was acquired

Champ-de-Mars park, in the center, for relaxing and meeting

The Champ-de-Mars Park is a vast public garden, entirely open and located in the center of Paris in the 7th arrondissement. It is between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and l’Ecole Militaire to the southeast. With its 24.5 hectares, the Champ-de-Mars garden is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. Origin of the Champ-de-Mars park at the center of Paris Its name comes from the Roman Field of

Hôtel-des-Invalides in Paris: hospital, cathedral, military pantheon, museums

Hôtel-des-Invalides in Paris: a multi-purpose monument in the center of Paris The Hôtel-des-Invalides in Paris is a set of huge buildings, which we had to “cut” into themes to explain its complexity. And we give you below the keys to finding your way around: The entrance on the “Esplanade des Invalides” side gives access to the Cour d’Honneur and at the back, to the Saint Louis Cathedral. From the outset, the

Tomb of Napoleon 1st under the Dome of the Hotel des invalides

The tomb of Napoleon 1st is located under the Dôme des Invalides which can be seen from all over Paris. Several French men of war are also buried in this part of the monument of the Invalides. The Dôme des Invalides can be described as France’s military pantheon. Two churches for the Hotel des Invalides The Hotel des Invalides complex includes, among others, two churches: Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Church, originally built for

Grand-Palais, century of “multidisciplinary” exhibitions on the Republican Axis

The Grand-Palais is now closed for 3 years in order to carry out a major renovation before 2024. It is to host the fencing events of the 2024 Olympic Games. But the majesty and immensity of the building can still be admired from the avenue that borders it. The Grand-Palais is one of the most emblematic Parisian monuments. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900 (April 15 – November 12,

Conciergerie Monument, gothic royal palace, justice court and prison

The Conciergerie Monument: a splendid Gothic palace, a royal residence that became the Palace of Justice, and later a revolutionary prison. A long historical past. Today Palais de Justice is just 200 m away. The Conciergerie Monument extends its long silhouette along the banks of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, making it one of the best-exposed buildings in Paris. Imposing the stature and beauty of its medieval

Vendome column, a bronze plated barrel made with Prussian canons

Vendome column is not only a memorial to Napoleon’s victory of 1806 at Austerlitz! The “Vendome column” located in the center of the square of the same name It is in the center, in the 1st district of Paris. It was erected by order of Napoleon 1st, from 1806 to 1810 to commemorate the battle of Austerlitz, then destroyed during the Paris Commune in 1871 before being rebuilt as we

Luxor Obelisk, a present from Egypt now on Concord Square

Luxor obelisk: a gift from Mehmet Ali, Viceroy of Egypt Luxor obelisk was a gift, as a sign of good understanding with Mehemet Ali and at the instigation of Baron Taylor and Jean-François Champollion (1790-1832 – the first to translate the hieroglyphics). Mehemet Ali offered(1) it to king Charles X and France at the beginning of 1830. In fact, the gift includes the 2 obelisks erected in front of Luxor

Arc-de-Triomphe, Austerlitz battle, 1st World War and the Unknown Soldier

Arc-de-Triomphe, Napoleon 1er and the battle of Austerlitz. Origin The construction of the Arc-de-Triomphe monument was decided by Emperor Napoleon 1st after the battle of Austerlitz (today Slavkov u Brna, in the Czech Republic) on Monday, December 2, 1805. He declared to the present French soldiers: “You will return to your homes only under arches of triumph”. The Emperor was referring to the triumphal arches erected under the Roman Empire.

Louvre Palace construction on 8 centuries by 13 kings

The construction of the Louvre Palace is inseparable from the history of Paris and of France. It spans more than 800 years, in a variety of historical and political contexts. Part of the works were begun and then abandoned for decades. However, the architectural unity has been preserved. The Medieval Louvre “Palace” construction It is a simple defensive fortress located immediately outside the western part of the great wall surrounding

Church of Madeleine, Greek temple look, for showbiz funerals

The Church of Madeleine is located between the Place de la Concorde and the Opéra Garnier, in the axis of the rue Royale, which gives a perspective up to the Palais Bourbon where the National Assembly is located. Its construction began in 1764 and was completed 85 years later in 1842, after many vicissitudes due to the political unrest in France at the end of the 18th and beginning of

Saint-Denis Basilica of the kings of France

Saint-Denis Basilica was classified as a Historic Monument in 1862 and 1926, and raised to the rank of cathedral in 1966. Saint-Denis Basilica: how did it become the necropolis of the kings of France? The starting point is the former abbey, the first building erected on the tomb of Saint Denis, a missionary bishop who died under the yoke of Roman authority. It was in the second half of the

Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur, vow and ininterrupted prayers since 1885

The Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur was born of a personal vow made by the philanthropist Alexandre Legentil in January 1871, to atone for the “misfortunes that desolate France and perhaps greater misfortunes that still threaten it”. The political and catholic context of the time The Franco-Prussian War of 1870, sometimes called the Franco-Prussian War or the War of 1870, was a conflict that pitted France against the German states under

Royal bridge, destroyed several times but still in place

The Royal Bridge is the 3rd oldest bridge of Paris after the Pont Neuf (the oldest) and the nearby Pont Mary. All three are classified as historical monuments. Royal bridge origin Its origin is an accident. At its location was the Tuileries ferry (which gave the name to the current “rue du Bac”). Louis XIII (1601-1643), while walking in the neighborhood, witnessed the capsizing of the ferry and decided to

Mirabeau bridge, the name of an ambiguous revolutionary

Mirabeau Bridge: a great name of the revolution The Mirabeau bridge spans the Seine river from the 15th arrondissement (located on the left bank of the Seine) to the 16th arrondissement. It connects Rue de la Convention and the Pont-Mirabeau traffic circle, on the left bank, to Place de Barcelone and Rue de Rémusat, on the right bank. It is about 1 km south west of the Eiffel-Tower and the

Concorde Bridge, a bridge mixed with history

Concorde Bridge: where is it located? The Concorde Bridge crosses the Seine river between the Tuileries quay (Place de la Concorde) and the Orsay quay (in front of the National Assembly, close to the Musée d’Orsay). With the Place de la Concorde and the Rue Royale, it is part of the axis linking the National Assembly, Left Bank, to the Madeleine church, Right Bank. Car traffic on the Concorde bridge

Saint Jacques tower on the way to St Jean de Compostelle

Saint Jacques tower on the way to the Spanish St Jean de Compostelle Cathedral. It is 150 m of the Tour de l’Horloge and the Sainte Chapelle, on the other side of the Seine river. The Saint Jacques tower dedicated to Apostle Saint Jacques The Saint-Jacques tower is the bell tower, the only vestige of the church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie, dedicated to Saint Jacques le Majeur also called Jacques de Zébédée

Eiffel tower, technical and commercial achievement, symbol of France

The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, spread over 96 hectares in Paris: the Champ-de-Mars and the Palais du Trocadéro. Origin of the Eiffel Tower The Second Empire (1852 – 1870) and Napoleon III chose the Champ-de-Mars for the great universal exhibitions of 1867, then 1878, and finally 1889 (Centenary of the revolution of 1789). At the 1889 exhibition, the highlight of the show

Orangerie Museum, Claude Monet and other painters to be seen

Orangerie Museum: first the Water Lilies by Claude Monet The Orangerie Museum in the Jardin des Tuileries and near the Place de la Concorde. It is known for the Water Lilies of Claude Monet that it shelters. The Water Lilies cycle occupied Claude Monet for three decades, from the end of the 1890s, until his death in 1926, at the age of 86. This cycle of paintings is inspired by

Quai Branly museum – Jacques Chirac museum of Arts Premiers

The Quai Branly museum – Jacques Chirac, is located on the banks of the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower. It is dedicated to showing the importance of the Arts and Civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, at the crossroads of multiple cultural, religious, and historical influences. Collections and cultural activities of the Quai Branly museum In this place of scientific and artistic dialogue, exhibitions, performances, conferences, workshops, and

Grevin Wax Museum – 200 wax personalities at hand

Grevin Wax Museum: unique in Paris Booking Grevin wax museum is a private wax museum located in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France, pas loin du Palais du Louvre. It gathers wax reproductions of famous people. In addition, part of the museum visit is the Grévin theater (theater) and the Palais des Mirages (attraction using the principle of optical illusion). The Hall of the Dome and the Hall of Columns

Musée Rodin, chefs-d’oeuvres par Auguste Rodin et Camille Claudel

Le Musée Rodin a été créé en 1919, à l’initiative de Rodin, grâce aux trois donations successives que l’artiste a faites à l’État français de ses œuvres, collections, bibliothèque, lettres et manuscrits. Le musée est établi à l’hôtel Biron sur le site choisi par le sculpteur. Il s’agit d’un hôtel particulier construit au début du 18e siècle. Rodin a également fait don de sa résidence de Meudon (30 km), la

Rodin museum, masterpieces by Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel

The Rodin Museum was created in 1919, on Rodin’s initiative, thanks to three successive donations that the artist made to the french State of his works, collections, library, letters, and manuscripts. The museum is established at the Hôtel Biron on the site chosen by the sculptor. It is a private mansion built at the beginning of the 18th century. Rodin also donated his residence in Meudon (30 km), the Villa

Orsay Museum and impressionists painters in a railroad station

The Orsay Museum or a railroad station? The history of the museum and its building are unusual. Located in the heart of Paris, along the Seine, facing the Tuileries Gardens, the museum is housed in the former Rail Road Orsay station. It was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. Thus the building is, in a way, the first “artwork” of the Musée d’Orsay’s collections. You will not fail to

Louvre Museum: 8 collections and 35,000 works to see

Louvre first a castle before to be a museum The Louvre museum was first a medieval fortified castle (12th century) that became the residence of the kings of France, then a royal art gallery, a storing building for part of the royal collections of antique paintings and sculptures, and finally one of the largest museums in the world, protected and enriched at all times by all political regimes. If you

Bir-Hakeim bridge, special look and reminder of the 2nd world war

Bir-Hakeim bridge: its origin Bir-Hakeim bridge, formerly the Passy Bridge, is a Parisian bridge crossing the Seine between the 15th and 16th districts. The first version of this bridge dates back to 1878. It was registered as a historical monument by decree of July 10, 1986. The Bir-Hakeim bridge connects the Avenue du Président-Kennedy on the right bank of the Seine, in the La Muette district (16th arrondissement), to the

Alexandre-III bridge, in honor of the czar, sleek and elegant

The Alexandre-III bridge is located in Paris. It crosses the Seine between the 7th and the 8th districts. Origin of the Alexandre-III bridge It was inaugurated for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900. The bridge was intended to symbolize the Franco-Russian friendship. It follows the signing of the alliance concluded in 1891 between Tsar Alexander III (1845-1894) and the President of the French Republic Sadi Carnot. The foundation stone

Pont-Neuf bridge, Paris oldest and still good for service

The Pont-Neuf bridge is located at the back of the Sainte Chapelle, the Tour de l’horloge and the Palais de justice. Le Louvre museum is only 200 m away. It is a good area for particularly interesting visits. Pont-Neuf bridge: origin of the name of the oldest bridge of Paris The Pont-Neuf bridge (Pont Neuf or Pont-Neuf spelling) is the oldest existing bridge in Paris. It crosses the Seine at

Notre-Dame-de-Paris: a martyred cathedral that will be reborn in 2024

Notre-Dame-de-Paris : a long way over 8 centuries, at 300 m from la Sainte Chapelle, la Tour de l’Horloge and le Palais de Justice de la cité. Notre-Dame-de-Paris cathedral: from its modest origin to now A simple royal parish church in the Middle Ages, now a cathedral, commonly known as Notre-Dame, is one of the most emblematic monuments of Paris and France. It is located in the center of Paris,

Sainte-Chapelle, masterpiece touched by grace, once threatened to disappear

Sainte-Chapelle: its origin is linked to King Saint Louis The Sainte-Chapelle, also known as the Sainte-Chapelle du Palais, is a palatine chapel (whose use was intended for that of the sovereign). Il is located near the Palais de Justice, the Conciergerie and the Tour de l’Horloge. It was built on the Ile de la Cité, in Paris, at the request of Louis IX (Saint Louis, canonized in 1297, twenty-seven years

Pont-des-arts and the Dangerous Love Padlocks

Pont-des-arts: where is it located? The Pont-des-arts, also known as the Passerelle des Arts, is a structure that connects the Malaquais and Conti quays at the Institut de France on one side, in the 6th arrondissement. On the second side, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is the François-Mitterrand and Louvre quays at the square courtyard of the Palais du Louvre. Its name comes from the Palais du Louvre called

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