The 13th arrondissement of Paris, which is located in the city’s southeast, is perhaps the least-known of Paris’s 20 arrondissements, or districts. Despite this, it is a wonderful area of Paris to visit. The left bank of the Seine is home to Gobelins, which is the other name for the 13th arrondissement. This District is …
Arrondissement de Vaugirard is the other name for Paris’ 15th arrondissement, which lies on the city’s Left Bank near the southwest corner of the city. Located just south of the Eiffel Tower, the 14th starts at the Champ de Mars and is considered a living, breathing reminder that Paris is much more than the Tower. …
The 12th arrondissement of Paris, which includes the historic Gare de Lyon train station and the Bois de Vincennes, a massive park known as Paris’ “lungs,” is less well-known compared to the other districts. Located in the east of the Marais, the mighty 12th arrondissement of Paris receives little attention from tourists. Once you discover …
A suburb of Paris, the 14th arrondissement is situated on the city’s southern edge. The area is also called “arrondissement de l’Observatoire,” or “arrondissement of the Observatory,” which refers to the area around the Paris Observatory. A large part of the Montparnasse neighborhood can be found here, which is on the Seine’s left bank The …
The 11th arrondissement in Paris is said to exhibit a very local side of the city. One that is just as lively without the tourist trappings. One where residents go about their business without encountering too many tourists. This district is situated between three of Paris’ most famous squares Place de la République, Place de …
The rivers in France would cover 430,000 kilometres if they were laid end to end. In certain locations, France’s vast river system serves as a source of water power (French Alps, Jura, Massif Central, Vosges). For centuries before the coming of railways, rivers also offered irrigation and cheap transportation. To appreciate the rivers of France, …