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The Catacombs of Paris : An Underground City of the Dead

May 23, 2020September 26, 2021

The Paris Catacombs are underground ossuaries which hold the skeletal remains of over 6 million deceased Parisians. The Paris Catacombs (the ossuary that is open to the public) occupy a tiny part of the former stone quarries of Paris; only 1.7km is accessible to the public. What locals call the “Catacombs” are actually a massive network of about 300km long (!!!) underground tunnels and galleries which lie underneath Paris (below the metro and the sewer system). And those former quarries are a massive playground for the Cataphiles!

Visiting Paris’ hidden island, l’Ile aux Cygnes

May 14, 2020September 28, 2021

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Île aux Cygnes is certainly one of the most unusual and off-the-beaten-path places to stroll in Paris.

The island is 890-meter long and only 11-meter large. It is the only island on the Seine river that is completely artificial.

Arènes de Lutèce, a Gallo-Roman amphitheater in the heart of Paris

May 10, 2020September 27, 2021

If you love history and want to discover great sites during your visit in Paris, give the Arènes de Lutèce (‘Arenas of Lutetia’) a try. Totally off-the-beaten-path, the Arenas were a truly unexpected highlight.

Maison de Loo, A Chinese Pagoda in the heart of Paris

May 9, 2020September 27, 2021

Bought and transformed in 1925, Mr. Loo’s Pagoda (‘Maison de Loo’ in French) is a Chinese red pagoda located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, near Parc Monceau.

Bibliothèque Richelieu, France’s most beautiful library

April 25, 2020September 27, 2021

La Bibliothèque Richelieu is the National Library of France. The original Library “Bibliothèque du Roi” was founded by Charles V in 1368 and was located at the Palais du Louvre in Paris.

The Butte Bergeyre, A Parisian village with a panoramic view over the capital city

January 17, 2020September 27, 2021

Discover the Butte Bergeyre and its narrow streets, community garden and vineyard. Little known compared to the Buttes Chaumont, the neighborhood is definitely one of the most unusual places to get lost in Paris. Take a relaxing stroll and enjoy one of the finest panoramic views on the Sacré-Cœur and Paris.

An unusual place to visit in Paris: The Russian Orthodox Church of St-Sergius

November 7, 2019September 26, 2021

Want to do something unique in Paris this weekend? Visit the Orthodox Church of St-Sergius. The St-Sergius Church (Eglise ‘Saint-Serge de Radonège’) is a Russian Orthodox church located near the Park des ‘Buttes-Chaumont’. It is probably one of the less known churches in Paris but well worth the visit if you are nearby. Ready for a trip to Russia?

Grand Mosque of Paris, A Taste of Morocco in the heart of Paris

October 28, 2019September 26, 2021

If you are visiting the Latin Quarter, take a moment to stop by the Grand Mosque of Paris and/or take a cup of tea and traditional pastries in its café. Do not forget to visit the gorgeous garden. You can also find a library, a tearoom, a restaurant and a hammam in the premises of the Mosque. It’s off-the-beaten-path but definitely worth a visit!