Before becoming an American symbol, the Statue of Liberty was built in Paris, in the 17th arrondissement. Here's a look back at its little-known history, from rue de Chazelles to Liberty Island.
Did you know? When the Moulin Rouge opened in 1889, a roller coaster was installed in its Montmartre garden. Here's a look back at the history of this little-known attraction in the festive Paris of the Belle Époque!
Here's an amusing Paris anecdote! In the Marais district, on the Place des Vosges, you'll find the oldest graffiti in the capital... Did you know that? You do now! But what does it say? When was it done? Discover its history!
Nestled in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, the sundial created by Salvador Dali in 1966 is a discreet and symbolic work of art. A tribute to the rue Saint-Jacques and the famous pilgrimage to Compostela, to be discovered in the Latin Quarter.
Did you know? Paris, although a lively, touristy capital, has no casinos among its establishments. Only an experiment to open gaming clubs, in 2018, brought poker tables and other Punto Banco. Why aren't there any casinos in Paris? We explain...
Do you know the origin of the name of the Champs-Elysées, the famous Parisian avenue? Created in 1674 by André le Nôtre and officially named in 1698, this royal thoroughfare takes its name from Greek mythology, we tell you.
It's an original and fascinating work of art, created by French artist Benoît Pype: the millennial hourglass should take 1,000 years to run down. It is installed in the office of the French President.
While many Parisians take the metro every day, few are aware that the capital is home to a dozen ghost stations. Operated then finally abandoned or never opened... what are these ghost stations and where are they located in Paris? We tell you all about them.
Did you know? In 1970, the iconic RER A, a fixture of Parisian transport, narrowly missed being christened "MERDE". A surprising anecdote thanks to the RATP and a vigilant painter.
