Architecture paris - activities

Le Corbusier's Maison La Roche: visit the iconic architect's work in Paris

In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, an architectural treasure emerges: the Maison La Roche, the fruit of the innovative spirit of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret in the 1920s. A pioneer of architectural purism, this daring residence redefined the rules of modern architecture. Today, the Maison La Roche has become a symbol of innovation and creativity, welcoming the public to design and contemporary art exhibitions. A great opportunity to (re)discover its spaces!

Journées Nationales de l'Architecture 2023: the program in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The Journées nationales de l'Architecture are back from October 13 to 15, 2023, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. A weekend-long opportunity to visit unusual and historic sites, and to take part in workshops and meetings with architects.

Discover the magnificent cathedral building on rue Réaumur and its astrological clock

For a little architectural stroll, choose Paris's 2nd arrondissement, and rue Réaumur in particular. It's packed with exceptional facades, including a cathedral building with a clock and astrological wheel.

Is Paris a pleasant city to walk in? Ranking reveals top walkable cities

As it does every year, the Fédération Française de Randonnée (French Hiking Federation), in partnership with the Place aux Piétons collective, unveils its list of towns where it's good to be a pedestrian. Surprise: in the Paris region, many cities are not...

Why are there faces above doors in Paris?

Calling all strollers! Today, let us tell you more about the faces above building doors in Paris. Why do they exist? What is their network?

History of the Tournelles Synagogue

The Synagogue des Tournelles has a rather astonishing architectural feature. Originally, a certain Gustave Eiffel...

History of the Nazareth Synagogue

Built during the Second Empire, the Nazareth Synagogue is well worth a stop to discover its beautiful architecture.

History of the Rue Pavée Synagogue - Agoudas Hakehilos

The Synagogue de la Rue Pavée is intriguing. It's impossible to pass by without noticing the undulations of its Art Nouveau façade.

History of the Buffault Synagogue

In the 9th arrondissement, nestle a beautiful synagogue in the Romanesque-Byzantine style: the Synagogue Buffault.

History of the Iena Bridge

Did you know that the Iena Bridge was almost destroyed by a vengeful Prussian general?

History of the Pont Notre-Dame

The Pont Notre-Dame has undergone many architectural changes. At the end of the 18th century, the bridge was considered so dangerous that it was renamed Pont du Diable (Devil's Bridge)!

History of the Pont Royal

Floods, fire... Many problems had to be overcome to build the Pont Royal, the third oldest bridge in Paris!

History of the Concorde Bridge

Did you know that the Pont de la Concorde was built using ashlar from the ruins of the Bastille Prison? To find out more about this famous Parisian bridge, click here!

History of the Grande Synagogue de Paris

Fancy a visit to the largest synagogue in Paris? Head for the Synagogue de la Victoire, built during the Second Empire.

Notre-Dame: the spire could be rebuilt as an exact replica, Roselyne Bachelot says

According to Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot, a “wide consensus” is being made amid players entrusted with the reconstruction of Notre-Dame. Destroyed in last year’s fire, the spire could be rebuilt as an exact replica.