Le saviez vous guide

The Jardin du Petit Palais, a hidden gem with terrace and café-restaurant

At the heart of the Petit Palais, which is freely accessible to all, all year round, lies an exotic, verdant garden. Like a veritable oasis, it's the ideal setting for a drink in the sun. There's a café-restaurant with a pleasant terrace and deckchairs set up around the peristyle.

Discover the Château Musée et atelier Rosa Bonheur in Thomery: a haven of inspiration

We're off to discover the Château et atelier Rosa Bonheur in Thomery, where the famous artist lived for almost 40 years in Seine-et-Marne. Soak up her creative world and her passion for animals on a guided tour full of discoveries.

Jean-François Millet's Museum and Studio in Barbizon, a dive into history

Would you like to explore the world of Jean-François Millet, the famous 19th-century painter who inspired Van Gogh? Head to Barbizon, where you can visit his historic museum and studio.

Stohrer, Paris' oldest patisserie still in business

Stohrer, the oldest Parisian pastry shop still in operation, has been offering delicious creations since 1730. Located at 51 rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this institution is open all year round.

Did you know that? Discover the history of the Journal du Soir - La France building - rue Montmartre

Immerse yourself in the history of journalism in Paris by visiting the façade of the Journal du Soir - La France, located at 144 rue Montmartre, a witness to a bygone era.

Do you know the terrible and gloomy history of the Buttes-Chaumont park?

Before being this beautiful bucolic park, the Buttes-Chaumont had a very gloomy history, and saw many deaths over the centuries. There is a good reason behind the name of the Pont des Suicidés (Suicide Bridge) which overlooks the park...

Did you know? What's the story behind the Au Planteur façade in Paris?

Discover the Au Planteur facade in Paris' Montorgueil district, listed as a historic monument since 1984. Located at 10-12 rue des Petits-Carreaux in the 2nd arrondissement, this colonial facade and fresco is still the subject of much debate, and we'd like to tell you all about it.

Did you know that? A Parisian street on the Île de la Cité is paved with tombstones

The rue Chanoinesse, on the Île de la Cité, conceals many mysteries, some of them terrifying. If you go to number 26, you may well step on some graves!

Did you know that? At the Tortues, why does the Paul Haussmann have an unusual façade?

Discover the history of the Maison Aux Tortues, a former store specializing in ivory and tortoiseshell objects, whose historic façade is now preserved by a branch of Paul's Bakery.

Concorde, Bastille, République: why do demonstrations take place in these squares?

Since the 1930s, the route of the demonstrations has always been the same, between Place de la Bastille, Place de la République and Place de Nation. While the Place de la Concorde has a special history, find out why.

Did you know that? A cannonball is still stuck in the wall of a Parisian mansion

But what is a cannonball doing in the wall of the Hôtel de Sens, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris? Present since 1830, the artillery projectile has never been removed! Discover its history.

Did you know that the Céramic Hôtel and its unusual façade are listed as Historic Monuments?

The Céramic Hôtel, which today is still a hotel named "Hôtel Elysées Crémac Paris", boasts one of the most original façades in Paris. We tell you the story of this Art Nouveau building designed by architect Jules Aimé Lavirotte, winner of the City of Paris facade competition in 1905.

Did you know that? The Castel Béranger is one of the emblematic buildings of Art Nouveau in Paris

Did you know that? The Castel Béranger is an emblematic building of Art Nouveau in Paris. It was designed by the architect Hector Guimard, famous for his Art Nouveau creations, including the famous Parisian subway entrances. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Castel Béranger is a true architectural gem, a testimony to the refined aesthetics of the period.

Did you know? There's a Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris!

Fans of luxury goods or works of art? Learn to tell the real from the fake at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris. Housed in a sumptuous 16th-century townhouse, the museum is packed with varied collections built up from seizures and brought together for educational purposes. The ideal place to hone your eye and your analysis!

Did you know that? Rue de la Paix lost its place as the most expensive street in Monopoly!

For a long time the most expensive street in the game Monopoly, the Rue de Paix has been dethroned by another artery in the capital! Discover the new most expensive avenue of the famous board game.

Did you know that this historic building and its clock once belonged to Le Temps magazine?

We often walk past it and marvel at the beauty of its facade and clock, but do you know the history of this building which was once the home of Le Temps magazine? We tell you...

Discover the unusual Chinese Museum at the Château de Fontainebleau

Did you know that the Château de Fontainebleau houses a Chinese Museum? Discover this unique collection of murals, furniture, sculptures and textiles. Created in 1863 by Empress Eugénie, this hidden museum is housed in the château's Gros Pavillon. Its spaces feature some 800 objects of art and furniture, mainly gifts from China, Japan and Thailand.

Did you know? This metro stop is the largest ghost station in Paris.

If you squint your eyes as you pass between Strasbourg-Saint-Denis and République stations, you might see the ghostly station of Saint-Martin, the largest of the 12 abandoned stops on the Paris metro!

3 anecdotes about the Jardin du Luxembourg, discover the secrets of the Parisian garden

The Jardin du Luxembourg, considered by tourists as "the most beautiful garden in Europe", located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, hides some little secrets, only known by the regulars of the area. Ready to discover them?

Did you know that? A monster is hiding in the underground of La Défense

While tens of thousands of people from the Paris region rush to La Défense every day to go to work, a monster has been lurking in the underground passages of the business district since 1973! We tell you the incredible story of the "Monster" by Raymond Moretti.