I come to this post with similar feelings I had when writing my entries on the Musée du Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Didn’t I start Les Musées de Paris to avoid world-famous tourist traps? Isn’t the point of this blog to introduce readers to Paris’ unfamous, forgotten-feeling museums and sights? Of course, the lesser-known … More La Tour Eiffel
Some readers may be surprised to see this grand icon as a post on this blog. After all, the Arc de Triomphe is a stone archway located on the world’s most famous traffic circle, not a traditional museum. But there are many reasons why a monument like the Arc de Triomphe deserves a place among … More L’Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile
When it comes to history, cities and sightseeing, why are we so fascinated by death? It seems whenever I research a city I’m visiting, beyond the obvious castles, museums, town squares and theatres, many city highlights tend to come back to the dead. Going to Edinburgh? Head to Greyfriars graveyard and the (purportedly) haunted vaults. … More Le Panthéon
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