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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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The Impressionists in Paris : where to see their works

The Impressionists in Paris collections can be seen in 5 museum. But not all presentations are created equal. Firstly, they are not all of equal importance, and secondly, they all have a particular origin. So we’ve classified all these works by the museum in which they are to be found, with the author and the name given to them, indicating at the end of the list the originality of each

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The Impressionists movement, a new world revolution … in painting

The Impressionists movement took place 150 years ago. It revolutionized painting in the late 19th century by capturing the fleeting moments of everyday life with an emphasis on light, color, and brushstroke. The city became the creative hub for the Impressionists, who were drawn to its bustling streets, gardens, and cafés. Here’s an overview of how the Impressionists influenced and were influenced by Paris, along with some of the city’s

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Notre-Dame de Paris, the novel by Victor Hugo

Notre-Dame de Paris by Victor Hugo is a sweeping, dramatic novel set in 15th-century Paris, centered around the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Victor Hugo wrote his manuscript between September 1830 and January 1831. The story is set in Paris in 1482. The novel consists of fifty-nine chapters divided into eleven books of unequal length.You will find below a structured summary that captures the essence of the novel highlighting major characters, themes,

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Notre-Dame Reopening on December 8th, 2024 – An awaited moment

The reopening of Notre-Dame has been eagerly awaited since April 15, 2019. December 7 and 8, 2024 will be dates that will mark the history of Notre-Dame, just as much as that of its fire. It will be the day of the cathedral’s rebirth for centuries to come. (“for ever and ever”). More detailed information is available on our website: A two-stage Notre-Dame Reopening December 7 is the day on

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Benjamin Franklin in Paris: the 1st American representative in France

Benjamin Franklin in Paris as the United States’ diplomatic envoy during the American Revolution. His life in Paris from 1776 to 1785 was marked by his political influence, his scientific contributions, and his success in French high society. Benjamin Franklin: a man good at everything He began his professional life as a printer at the age of 12. Over time, however, he became a publisher, writer, naturalist, humanist, inventor, abolitionist

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Notre-Dame interior rehabilitation, a delicate, giant and unique renovation

A first dusting to start with the Notre-Dame interior rehabilitation Notre-Dame interior rehabilitation was a delicate operation. After the fire, it is impossible to know the precise state of the vaults in the nave, choir and transept. No one is allowed to walk or work underneath them. Before any work is undertaken, rope access technicians secure the vaults by laying a temporary layer of plaster and wire from above. This

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Notre-Dame reconstruction after the fire, for the next centuries

Notre-Dame reconstruction, after it has been made safe between 2019 and 2021, has been a huge undertaking, most of it over 50 m above ground, with the spire reaching a height of 96 m. It was also a time of prowess in the art of restoring works of art damaged in the fire. Last but not least, it was a meticulous and intelligent organization of a worksite, with over 500

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Securisation of Notre Dame after the fire of 2019

The securisation of Notre Dame took place from 2019 until june 2021. The devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris on April 15, 2019 marked a turning point in the history of this iconic cathedral. The fire partially destroyed the UNESCO World Heritage Site. France and the whole world watched in horror. This event launched an unprecedented emergency phase, dedicated to securing the site and preserving this national symbol. This article

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Medical expenses for tourists in France: who pays? – Travel insurances

Medical expenses for tourists in France are the responsibility of the tourist. Contrary to popular belief, foreigners are not entitled to free medical treatment in France – unless they are in an irregular situation! The cost of treatment is the same as for French nationals. The only difference is that the French national will be reimbursed in part or in full by the French Social Security system. In practice, it

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July 14th, France’s national holiday – Origin, evolution, history

France’s national holiday, July 14, which dates back only to 1880, refers to both the Bastille Day of July 14, 1789 and the Fête de la Fédération of July 14, 1790, i.e. to the French Revolution. How are we to understand all this? To book airfares to Paris or stays in Paris, please click here for a special deal. The storming of the Bastille and preparations for the Fête de

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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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France in a nutshell – the essentials in 15 minutes

“France in a nutshell” is designed for tourists visiting France and Paris who want to know more than the usual clichés. It’s an overall description of France, not exhaustive but rich enough to give you a precise idea of the country and its people. It wasn’t an easy task to write, as France is average in many respects: in geographical size, in the economy, in the number of inhabitants. But

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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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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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Visiting Paris on foot, see everything at your own pace

Visiting Paris on foot is probably the best way to visit Paris. For a simple reason: the density of things to see is such that in 2 to 300 m of street, you will often find 2 or 3 points of interest that you can only appreciate by stopping, reading or listening to a related information. Visiting Paris is not about riding the metro, driving a car, scooter or bicycle,

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What to know before visiting Paris ? Tips and tricks

What to know before visiting Paris ? When you live in Paris for a while, you learn to live like a Parisian. That is, to do certain things and not others. But these “rules” almost necessarily apply to visitors who are immersed for a few days in the Parisian whirlwind. The following is a kind of crash course to prepare you for a pleasant and stress-free stay. For your convenience,

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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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Self-guided walk so easy to use, by VPBY

Self-guided walk of our site Visiting Paris by Yourself (VPBY) are the most complete, economical and fun way to get to know Paris: 1. Visiting with a guide is the supposedly best way for sightseeing tours. But it comes at a cost, and must fit into a set schedule: your guide’s availability.2. Walking or biking (or riding a scooter) through the streets of Paris is the ideal way to see and appreciate many more

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Cruises on the romantic Parisian-canals – Just exit the metro

Cruises on the romantic Parisian-canals are also part of the Parisian cruises that are not limited to cruises on the Seine. We present here less known, more intimate and so romantic cruises … And yet, these cruises start in the City of Paris: you will take one of these boats by taking the metro first, as simple as that and the port of embarkment is at the exit of the

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Cruise-on-the-Seine in Paris, choose services, embarkation port and price

A “Cruise-on-the-Seine” is one of the privileged and awaited moments by the tourists. It is indeed difficult to visit Paris without taking a tour on the Seine, because the view on the city is totally different: it is a relaxing synthesis of monuments, museums and other historical or not buildings, which mark the course of the boats. You wish a cruise-promenade, a romantic outing, an exceptional event or simply a

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Visiting Paris the 1st time – for 2 days or more

Visiting Paris the 1st time is a unic and special stay. It has to be a succès. Its duration should be at least 2 days, even if you follow our recommendations below to approach your stay “efficiently” from your first day. We suggest you to choose among 4 options and 6 solutions to apply from your arrival and avoid the rush of the end of your stay which will always

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Non-French-speaking tourists : don’t miss out on anything when visiting Paris

The fear of many non-French-speaking tourists is to make themselves understood when they are in France. However, the solution is within reach, without even having to learn French. We explain below the reasons for our optimism. Foreign languages, the Tower of Babel complex and French language for non-French-speaking tourists There are about 6900 languages in the world today. The French language is known to be quite difficult. It’s official: UNESCO

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Insecurity in Paris for foreign tourists – Protect yourself easily

Insecurity in Paris for tourists: you are afraid of what has been said on social networks or in some press. And you are planning to visit Paris very soon?Most of the information is misleading and out of context. For example, we found an article in https://hospitality-on.com/en/tourism/insecurity-tourists-paris-worries-hoteliers. This article was listed at the top of the Google list on September 2021. Il was written on June 19, 2013, “updated” on May

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Table etiquette : how to behave at a French table

In France, “table etiquette” is not only about “eating properly”(1). Of course, anything is possible when it comes to table manners. But there are some “French” rules that are worth knowing. Especially since they are generally logical and simplify the meal, both for the guests and the waiters. Suppose you are invited to a great restaurant on the Champs Elysées, that you are not used to the “grande cuisine” à

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French meals – Customs and gastronomic guides – Eating the French way

French meals and restaurants: when you visit Paris or France, it will be an important topic. You will be confronted with the habits and customs of its inhabitants. And of course, the importance of the table being what it is for a French person, it will be to these “eating” habits that you will be regularly reminded. You might as well know them and possibly apply them during your stay.

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Pharmacies open at night and in your neighborhood – Locations

Pharmacies open at night and pharmacies near where you are now, can be found in this post : 1. Opening hours of the pharmacies located near where you are 2. Pharmacies open late at night, in the evening or even all night (Check by calling) 3. Pharmacies normally opened on Sundays 4. Pharmacies on duty on Sundays and public holidays Pharmacy opening rules On week days and Saturdays, pharmacies are

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Preparing your trip to Paris directly and easily from home

Preparing for your trip to Paris is mandatory. It is a large capital city that has gone through centuries of history which have left its mark. So many, many things have to be seen. Choices to be made, necessarily, when preparing your trip to Paris! You will not be able to see all Paris has to offer in a few days, probably not even in one year. It means you

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Visiting Paris, your personal travel agent in your pocket

Visiting Paris with VisitingParisByYourself site lets you organize your trip to Paris, simply and professionally. In addition, you remain the main actor and the only decision-maker. A simple idea and a lot of travel experiences Visiting Paris By Yourself started with a simple idea and our traveling experience showed us how to proceed. You can’t explore Paris and enjoy every minute of your stay if you don’t know in advance,

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