Unusual monument paris

Château de la Roche Guyon, a troglodyte castle in the Val-d'Oise with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley

Have you heard of Ile-de-France's only troglodyte castle, nestled in the only village in the region to be named one of France's most beautiful villages? We'll take you on a tour of the Château de la Roche Guyon, an unusual castle in the Val-d'Oise, with an eventful past that also inspired the adventures of Blake and Mortimer.

The Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church, a jewel of Gothic style in Paris

Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is one of Paris' hidden treasures. One of the capital's oldest parish churches, it's well worth a visit.

Did you know? Quirky facts about Paris churches

Notre-Dame de Paris, Sacred Heart Basilica, churches in Paris are amazing. But do you know any quirky facts about them? Here are some secrets about them.

Did you know? Exotic places in Paris

Paris without being Paris, is that truly possible? In the French capital, there are uncommon and exotic monuments and places that we could think they are not Parisian. So, in the mood for discovering the exotic side of Paris?

The Passe-Muraille (Walker-through-Walls) of Place Marcel Aymé in Paris

The Passe-Muraille or Walker-through-Walls is a surprising statue in the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris. Set in Place Marcel Aymé, it represents a man trying to get out of the wall. Let’s unravel the mystery.