Did you know that in the 19th century, the frozen lakes of the Bois de Boulogne turned into popular natural ice rinks enjoyed by Parisians? Between winter festivities, high society elegance, and outdoor skating, this forgotten tradition reveals a different side of Paris in the snow.
Why does the 16th arrondissement of Paris have two postal codes, 75016 and 75116, when all the other districts only have one? Explore the origins of this unique postal quirk in the capital city and the administrative reasons behind this exceptional case.
Did you know? Paris-Dauphine University, now a leading institution in economics, social sciences, and management, is housed in a building rich with history: the former European headquarters of NATO, constructed in the 1950s at Porte Dauphine.
Did you know that before becoming one of Paris’s most fashionable neighborhoods, the 16th arrondissement was once a land of vineyards, forests, and small villages? Let’s take a look at an intriguing story that uncovers the surprising “country” side of this elegant corner of the capital.
Did you know that Victor Hugo once resided on a Parisian street that was already named after him during his lifetime? This surprising detail highlights the immense esteem in which the writer was held in his era. Let’s take a closer look at a lesser-known slice of Paris's literary history.
Along the banks of the Seine in Paris, the Maison de la Radio, famous for its round shape and broadcast studios, conceals beneath its floors an underground nuclear bunker built during the Cold War—an enduring reminder of the security concerns that shaped that era.
Did you know that a simple bet between Marie-Antoinette and her brother-in-law, the Comte d'Artois, was the origin of the Château de Bagatelle? We tell you all about it!
Paris wasn't built in a day, and has grown over the years, as shown by its various arrondissements. And did you know? The 16th arrondissement was originally intended to be the 13th, but firmly refused to be given this number. We explain why!
Did you know? Hector Guimard's last surviving type B kiosk, nicknamed La Libellule, is located at Porte Dauphine station in Paris. This exceptional Parisian metro entrance is one of the last original vestiges, and we tell you all about it.
Paris-Saint-Germain fans wouldn't have minded a metro station just a stone's throw from the Parc des Princes. But for security reasons, Porte Molitor never opened and is now one of Paris's ghost stations!
