Everyone that comes to Paris will see, hear or best visit Le Moulin Rouge. The cabaret has become an unavoidable attraction, an institution of the tour guides. But how did it all start, and was it always the same glamourous place ? After the horrors of war in 1870, started a period of insouciance and [...]
Ever wondered what Paris is made off, what lies beneath the surface?This is something most visitors do not see during their stay in Paris, which is understandable given the beauties that sit above the surface, but something worth the detour none the less. The Catacombs are no more than a cemetery. Towards the end of [...]
Midsummer may simply refer to the period of time centred upon the summer solstice, but more often refers to specific European celebrations that accompany the shortest night of the year. The origin of the holiday in France was the pagan celebration of the summer solstice: a celebration of light and a symbol of hope. In [...]
It’s red dust week in Paris again. The “red inferno” started on Monday and will stretch over the next fortnight to celebrate a new queen and king by June 8th 2008. The French tennis Open, one of the 4th grand slam tournaments is a unique experience for the 500 players that will fight under the [...]
