Rivoli Street – A walking tour of the street of two Napoleons
Rue de Rivoli, which is about 3 km long, is undoubtedly the beating heart of Paris and one of my favorite streets in the capital...
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Rue de Rivoli, which is about 3 km long, is undoubtedly the beating heart of Paris and one of my favorite streets in the capital...
When you think of the Latin Quarter, you (rightly) think of the part close to Notre Dame, the Sorbonne, and the Pantheon. However, there are parts of the Latin Quarter that are less well-known...
Quite a few mothers who are planning to go on a “girls’ trip” to Paris have contacted me and asked me to suggest itineraries that are suitable for mother and daughter. Because...
The northern border of the Saint-Germain district is the Seine River, and between it and the famous Boulevard Saint-Germain you will find a series of picturesque streets...
The Saint Germain district is considered one of the most popular districts among Israeli travelers, so many of you have probably walked there...
Rue de Turenne is one of the longest streets in the Marais (second in my opinion only to Rue de Temple). Although it has no...
The October 7th War caught my parents and me in Barcelona, from where we were supposed to return to Israel. Since the flight was canceled, I traveled with my parents to Paris,...
The Mara is a large neighborhood spread over two districts (the third district and part of the fourth district), so it is very difficult to accommodate the entire neighborhood...
The 8th arrondissement of Paris is known to all of us for the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, located at the end of the world-famous boulevard (the kosher-observant among us know...
The Champs-Elysées is perhaps the most famous monument in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. But is it really a must-see site? In this article...
Paris, the city of lights and the world's fashion capital. The entire history of fashion began in the wonderful Paris. Walking through its streets full of style and chic can be dizzying...
How to discover the gourmet wonders of Paris, every foodie's dream, without wasting time or skipping places you shouldn't...
Traveling to Paris for the first time and not sure where to visit first? This itinerary will help you organize your trip and discover the magic...
The Marais is my favorite district in Paris. That's why I've created an in-depth itinerary for you that will allow you to discover its hidden secrets...
The Carnaval Museum in Paris is currently showing (until April 10, 2022) a wonderful exhibition about Marcel Proust, and of course I went to see it! This article...
Jean Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673), better known to us by his stage name Molière, is undoubtedly one of...
Around the Madeleine Church you will find some of the most important food shops and restaurants in Paris. This itinerary will help you not to miss a single...
Faun (or Pan) is a fascinating mythological figure, who appears in many works in Western culture. Ronit Gruman takes us on an artistic journey in Paris...
Montparnasse Cemetery is considered the cemetery of Paris' writers and intellectuals. Is this because more people are buried there...
Who is Marianne, who has become such a well-known French symbol that she stars as an allegory in protests in the US and in Israel? Ronit Gruman takes us...
Paris, the City of Kisses – A Brief Introduction by the Francophile Paris is undoubtedly the most romantic city in the world and for good reason. The combination of...
Until 1860, Montmartre Hill was a small, neglected and quiet village in the north of Paris. The decision of Baron Haussmann, who was at the head of...
Want to travel through the City of Lights and reach places that most tourists don't? That's why I've created a series of itineraries in Paris for you...
The 17th arrondissement of Paris is not considered a particularly touristy district, which is a shame because progressive and curious Francophiles can find quite a bit of value there...
A while ago, a good friend called me and said, "I'm going to Thailand and I have a 6-hour connection in Paris, what are you...
Over 400 parks and gardens make Paris a green city and cater to residents and tourists looking for some peace, relaxation, and distance from the pressures of the city,...
Montparnasse (in French, Montparnasse) is named after Mount Parnassus, where, according to Greek mythology, the Muses were found. Indeed, during the 20th century, the neighborhood became...
Coming to Paris for me is like coming home. Living for two years in the city of lights captured my heart. I fell in love with the beauty, the simplicity, the culture, the smells,...
Camille Claudel (1864-1943) was a talented sculptor and painter who died abandoned in a closed mental institution but was rediscovered by the general public in the 1960s...
The Luxembourg Gardens are one of the most beloved gardens in Paris. Joel Tamenlis and Zvi Hazanov take you on a journey through the gardens that will help you discover all...
If you take a stroll through the 7th arrondissement of Paris near the Eiffel Tower, you will discover a prestigious neighborhood with beautiful houses, most of which were built during the...
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769-1821 Napoléon Bonaparte) is remembered first and foremost as a brilliant military leader, who conquered most of Europe and at the same time...
Several years ago, a tour itinerary on the Right Bank following Napoleon was published here, which was very successful. However, the emperor also lived, built, and influenced...
That she is soaring, and looking out over this beautiful city. That has ups and downs and tall, green trees, bent from the strong winds and the weight of the years. That has squares...
I came to this amazing city for five weeks, to experience it, live in it, wander around it, and also learn patisserie. Amateur. For myself. Another dream that I marked v. Life...
Sophie is a 35-year-old lawyer, single. When she was younger, she made a pact with her friends that if one of them came...
We arrived in the 20th arrondissement of Paris today and will be wandering around it for a whole day. It is a colorful, developing, interesting, delicious and diverse district. There is...
Paris has always felt like my soul was born and destined there, returning and visiting like an obsession once a year, and wandering around with longing the rest of my days...
Let me start with a short personal story. My parents immigrated to Israel from Moscow in 1974 and, like all new immigrants, they didn't have a penny to spare...
Although quite a few Francophiles have visited the Gare du Nord area in the 10th arrondissement (for example, when arriving in Paris from London via Eurostar),...
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was, along with his friend/rival Picasso, one of the pioneers of modern art in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. His art evoked emotions...
Serge Ginzburg (born Lucien) is a French legend who has gone from strength to strength since his passing in 1991. The chansonnier who has been through it all - wearing a patchwork...
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was much more than a writer. He was one of the pioneers of the Romantic style, a poet, a social activist, a philanthropist, a politician, and of course a lover...
Madame de Savigny is one of the most influential women in French literature thanks to the letters she wrote to her daughter. Here you can learn about her life...
The arcades of Paris are undoubtedly some of the most magical places in the City of Lights. From the moment you enter, you arrive in a world that seems to have been taken from another era....
Benny Amdorsky was not only an excellent singer but also quite a Francophile. He left us the song "Longing for Paris" which is...
Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) came to France at the age of 15 to marry the heir to the throne, later Louis XVI. By the age of 19 she was already...
When Yves Saint Laurent arrived in Paris at the age of 17 from the city of Oran in Algeria, he took the fashion world by storm.
Jean-Pierre Genet's iconic film, released in 2001, follows Amelie Poulain, a young and unique Parisian living in Montmartre. The entire film...
Although Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) never lived in Paris, thanks to the many films she starred in, which were filmed there, she will remain associated...
Emile Zola (1840-1902) is my favorite French writer of the last ten years thanks to his realistic style, which brings the reader...
Julia Child discovered the wonders of French food in Paris and brought the gospel to millions of homes in the United States. On this route you can follow in her footsteps....
Jean Paul Sartre (1905-1980) and Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986), the two most influential French intellectuals of...
When singer and dancer Josephine Baker came to Paris, it was a mutual love. This itinerary allows you to experience the story...
A few days ago we dedicated our Chanson Tuesday section to Edith Piaf, and today it's time to take her wonderful songs and travel with them in Paris....
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) is known among Francophiles for his book "A Traveling Feast," in which he published in vivid colors and with endless love his experience of his stay...
There is no doubt that fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971) completely changed French women's fashion and is more responsible than anyone for women's clothing...
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is rightly considered the greatest painter of the modern era. Although he was born in Spain, from 1904 he made Paris his home...
The Latin Quarter itinerary is a direct continuation of another itinerary in Paris, which deals with the Ile de la Cité and the Ile Saint-Germain...
And today, in the corner of Paris itineraries, we will visit the better-known and lesser-known corners of the two islands in the center of Paris - Ile de la...