In 1612, shortly after the death of King Henry IV, his widow, Maria de' Medici. wished to move out of the depressing Louvre. The queen bought the Duke of Luxembourg's empty palace and garden. To rebuild the acquisition, she commissioned th... read more
Montmartre is a former suburb of Paris, lying about 4.5 kilometres north of Cité. The former village became part of the city limits only in 1859. Today it is one of the most attractive places for tourists - here is a magnificent basilica Sa... read more
Moulin Rouge ("Red Mill", Moulin Rouge) is the world's most famous classic cabaret, founded in 1899. It is located on Boulevard Clichy, near Place Pigalle, in the famous "red light district".
read moreThe House of Invalids is one of the most magnificent architectural ensembles in Paris, connected by a 500-metre esplanade to the Alexandre III Bridge. The history of this treasure began with an almshouse for war veterans.
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