Sainte-Chapelle is one of the greatest Architectural masterpieces in Paris: La Sainte-Chapelle is one of the most amazing visual experiences of Paris. This small chapel is a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture and much of its attraction is due to its stained glass windows which … [Read more...]
Palais Garnier – The Grand Paris Opera House
Palais Garnier - A Paris Opera House fit for an Emperor: You don't have to be an opera buff to appreciate the Palais Garnier which is also known as the Opéra de Paris or the Opéra Garnier, or more commonly referred to as the Paris Opéra. Located on the Place de l'Opéra in Paris' 9th … [Read more...]
The Paris Pass – Is it Value for Money?
The Paris Pass Has Benefits that's Worth its Weight in Gold: For our month in Paris we needed to cover as many attractions and museums as possible and there was no question that we needed to buy the Paris Pass for our visits. Sometimes people ask if the Paris Pass is value for money? Although … [Read more...]
A Romantic Walk around Frédéric Chopin’s Paris
Paris sights that bring you in touch with Chopin: When Frédéric Chopin left Warsaw in 1830, he set out for Vienna which he had visited the year before. Chopin had aroused interest in his music the previous year and he now hoped to make a more lasting impression. Unfortunately for Chopin, the … [Read more...]
La Madeleine – a Church Dedicated to Mary Magdalene
La Madeleine was built as a temple to honour the glory of Napoleon's Army: La Madeleine is a church dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene. Its style is Neo-Classical and it was inspired by the Maison Carrée in Nimes. When La Madeleine was built, it was intended as a temple to honour the glory of … [Read more...]