Guided heritage tour

Hidden gem deal: Exclusive free tours of La Ruche, the legendary artist's enclave in Paris

Discreet yet legendary, La Ruche, the famed artist hub in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, is stepping into the spotlight for a special occasion. On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the La Ruche-Seydoux Foundation will open its doors to visitors for a day of free guided tours. This rare opportunity allows the public to explore a historic site where creative energy has been buzzing for more than a century.

In the footsteps of Louis XIV, a tour of the Sun King's legacy in Paris and the Yvelines region

Louis XIV shaped Paris and the Île-de-France region in his own image, leaving behind an exceptional architectural legacy. From Versailles to Place Vendôme, from the splendor of Marly to the golden domes of Les Invalides, the Sun King transformed the region into a jewel box of prestige and grandeur, which you are invited to rediscover on a stroll in his footsteps!

In the footsteps of Victor Baltard, a walk around the legacy of the Second Empire architect

An architect of iron and glass during the Second Empire, Victor Baltard shaped modern Paris with his monumental pavilions and bold churches. While his Les Halles masterpiece has disappeared, his legacy lives on in the Île-de-France region, from Parisian domes to the metal structures of Nogent-sur-Marne.

Marie-Antoinette: historic places to visit in Paris dedicated to the last Queen of France

Marie-Antoinette is a character who continues to fascinate to this day. Would you like to immerse yourself in the history of France's last queen? Here's a list of places to visit in Paris dedicated to this tragic figure in French history.

In the footsteps of Hector Guimard in Paris & Île-de-France: the Art Nouveau legacy of the famous architect

Follow in the footsteps of Hector Guimard in Paris and the Île-de-France region: Art Nouveau subway entrances, emblematic villas, listed buildings... a unique architectural journey to the heart of 1900 heritage.

In the footsteps of André Le Nôtre in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the legacy of the famous gardener

From Vaux-le-Vicomte to Versailles, landscape gardener André Le Nôtre is responsible for some of the most famous gardens in the Paris region. We take you along in the footsteps of this famous botanical architect, to discover the places to visit in Paris and the Île-de-France region. We conquer the art of the French garden.

Le Corbusier: what are the architect's creations to discover in Paris?

Charles-Edouard Jeannerret-Gris - known as Le Corbusier - is one of the best-known French architects of the 20th century. Building on his success, he took part in numerous projects in France and abroad, many of them in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Napoleon in Paris: in the Emperor's footsteps

Napoleon I's reign was short, but intense: in just a few years, the Emperor managed to leave a lasting imprint on France. In Paris, this legacy is clearly visible. Hôtel des Invalides, Arc de Triomphe, Eglise de la Madeleine, rue de Rivoli... Let's take an imperial stroll through the streets of the capital.

In the footsteps of Jeanne du Barry, King Louis XV's favorite, from Versailles to Louveciennes

Did you enjoy the film Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and Maïwenn? Let us take you on a tour of the places where King Louis XV's favorite courtesan spent her life in the Île-de-France region!

A guided tour in the footsteps of the Menier family in Paris: private mansions and hidden museum

Immerse yourself in the history of the Menier family during a guided tour that will take you through some superb mansions. This dynasty of chocolate makers and pharmacists has left an exceptional legacy in the capital and you will discover the most hidden museum in Paris in one of their homes!