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The jewels of the Crown of France, its eventful history

The jewels of the Crown of France have a tumultuous and intriguing history that mirrors the shifting fortunes of the French monarchy itself. Over centuries, they were symbols of royal authority, wealth, and splendor, embodying the power of the French crown through dazzling gems, ceremonial items, and regalia used for coronations, weddings, and state ceremonies. The story of these jewels involves periods of embellishment, theft, political upheaval, and ultimately dispersal,

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Theft of the crown jewels during the French Revolution

The theft of the French Crown Jewels during the French Revolution is one of the most audacious and legendary heists in French history. In September 1792, amid the chaotic events of the Revolution, a group of thieves managed to steal a significant portion of the French royal crown jewels, including some of the most famous diamonds and precious gemstones in Europe. Here’s a detailed account of this remarkable event. Note

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The Queen’s necklace affair: everything you need to know

The Affair of the Queen’s Necklace is one of the most resounding scandals in the history of the French monarchy, marking the end of the Ancien Régime and tarnishing the reputation of Queen Marie-Antoinette. The scandal involved court intrigue, conspiracy and manipulation, all revolving around an extravagantly valuable diamond necklace. Here’s everything you need to know to understand this complex affair, which played a significant role in the troubles that

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Which season to choose for your next Paris stay?

Which season to choose for your next stay in Paris be a success ? The weather will certainly be an important factor. And to stack the odds in your favor, it’s a good idea to be familiar with the different seasons in Paris.After describing the seasons and illustrating them with photos, you will find at the end of the post, information to track the weather in Paris over periods of

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Climate in France: what to expect during your stay

France’s climate is not uniform. Although France is only 1000 km from north to south, and slightly less from east to west, the climate, while not radically different from one region to another, does have its differences due to the country’s particular geographical position within Europe. It’s a good idea to be aware of these if you’re a tourist, so that you can make the necessary clothing and other arrangements

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Weather forecast of Paris, to 15 days, 3 months trends

Weather forecast of Paris is one of the most important elements of your stay. Although Paris enjoys a temperate climate that is pleasant for its inhabitants, the seasons are differentiated and marked differences from day to day are often the case. But what’s important for you as a tourist is that the weather during your stay is suitable for what you want to see and visit.We’ll show you where you

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Three-days-in-Paris : stay program n°1 – Ready organized before you leave

This “three-days-in-Paris : stay program n°1” was a difficult one to organize. It’s very little time indeed for what we wanted to show you of Paris, a visit that could last for months without ever exhausting all the opportunities for “sights”, visits and history that Paris offers. So you need to play tight with your time and not waste it, and have a method for choosing what you want to

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Relaxation breaks on Pompidou-Bastille walk, choosing the best shops

Relaxation breaks on Pompidou-Bastille walk are always welcome. There’s plenty to see on this stroll, which starts just outside the Musée-Pompidou and winds its way through the Marais district. This district is unique in that it is both historically the district of the Jewish community in Paris and more recently the world-famous gay district. What are “Relaxation breaks on Pompidou-Bastille walk” in the Marais district The “Relaxation breaks on Pompidou-Bastille

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Shopping on the Champs-Elysées : list of 100 shops to visit

Shopping on the Champs-Elysées is a dream for many tourists. And to make your visit easier, we’ve selected the 100 shops most popular with the tourists who came before you. And we present these stores in a variety of ways, for you to choose from: How we selected the 100 stores featured The shops we recommend are rated from 1 to 5, and we’ve eliminated from our lists those rated

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Champs-Elysées Hotels – Choice, affordable prices for your Paris stay

Champs-Elysées Hotels. There are many on the Champs-Elysées, but they are expensive and not always worth the price. We have made a study that will allow you to choose the hotel that suits you best in this luxury and tourist area that are the Champs-Elysees. We finally have selected 51 of them, listed below and located on our Champs-Elysées map. How did we make our pre-selection of the Champs-Elysées Hotels?

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Montmartre Hotels – Choice, affordable prices for your Paris stay

Hotels in Montmartre are in high demand. But it’s hard to find one that is both affordable and offers quality service. However, they do exist and we have compiled a list of the best hotels classified by number of stars, commented and rated so that you can choose the best of them in all knowledge. How our list of recommended hotels is made by VPBY Our goal is to offer

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Relaxation breaks to walk down Montmartre hill without fatigue

Relaxation breaks to walk down Montmartre are always appreciated: it is usually at the end of the day after hours of walk, visits and shopping. Fortunately the relaxation breaks on the western side of the Montmartre hill that we recommend you to take are numerous and varied. You can even combine your return with our walk Musée-de-Montmartre to Pigalle which follows this route. We have planned also 2 more self-guided

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Relaxation breaks on the way to the Sacré-Cœur by Montmartre-sud

Relaxation breaks on the way to the Sacré-Cœur are always welcome when you visit the hill of Montmartre, a steep neighborhood with narrow streets. We have planned 3 self-guided walks of the Butte Montmartre, and for each of them, 13 to 25 points of interest. In addition, each walk is punctuated with relaxation breaks at the shops along the way. Map of the 3 walks on the Butte Montmartre Voir

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Relaxation breaks on the Butte-Montmartre top of Paris walk

Butte-Montmartre relaxation breaks are always welcome when you visit this sloping neighborhood with its narrow streets. We have planned 3 self-guided walks of the Butte and for each one, relaxation breaks at the shopkeepers, along the walks or strolls. Map of our 3 walks on the Butte Montmartre Voir en plein écran (To see the full screen map) What is a Relaxation breaks on the Butte-Montmartre ? These “Relaxation Breaks”

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How to climb the Butte-Montmartre, without getting tired

How to climb the Butte-Montmartre ? It is not very high (130 m). However, one goes from 70 m (Bottom of the Butte) to the highest point over a distance of about 500 m. This means that the streets are quite steep. Personal cars – and private buses – are not allowed on its narrow streets. If you want to visit the Butte Montmartre it is wise to know what

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July 14th in Paris: what to see – what to avoid

July 14th in Paris, the day of the national holiday! It is an event not only for the French.In the collective mind, it goes back to the French Revolution of 1789, which is false. However, it is quite a symbol. It is the occasion for events in which everyone can participate, even those who are just passing through France, like tourists. Below is a summary of everything that happens in