Once you start noticing them, you suddenly seem to see them everywhere in Paris: small, colorful mosaics attached to walls, building corners, bridges and façades. Many have the pixelated look of an old video game. I had spotted quite a few of them on my walks through Paris before I realized just how big the…
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Le Marais Walking Tour in Paris with an English-Speaking Guide
Discover the charm of the historic Le Marais neighborhood on a relaxed walking tour through Paris with English-speaking guide Robert. Starting at lively Place de la République, you’ll stroll through atmospheric streets toward the city’s oldest covered market, the Marché des Enfants Rouges, where you’ll enjoy a selection of delicious local tastings. A walking tour…
Paris Olympic Cauldron 2026: Location, Dates & Best Views
The Paris Olympic Cauldron is back in the Tuileries Garden for summer 2026. The iconic balloon, one of the most memorable symbols of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, rises above central Paris every evening at sunset, weather permitting. It has returned to almost the same location where millions of people saw it during the Paris…
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Montmartre: A Self-Catering Stay Near Sacré-Cœur
A practical guide to Aparthotel Adagio Paris Montmartre, an apartment-style base near Sacré-Cœur with kitchens, studios, larger apartments, and easy access to the neighborhood’s cultural highlights. Read More
Le Regent Montmartre: A Hostel-Style Stay Near Sacré-Cœur
Le Regent Montmartre is a practical hostel-style base near Anvers Metro, Sacré-Cœur, Pigalle, and Gare du Nord. Learn who it suits, how dorms and private rooms differ, and what to expect from the lively neighborhood. Read More
Hôtel Rochechouart: An Art Deco Hotel at the Foot of Montmartre
Hôtel Rochechouart is a 1920s-inspired stay near Montmartre with renovated rooms, a ninth-floor rooftop, a restaurant-bar, library, and late-night dancing. Read More
Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur: Hotel Guide
Hôtel Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacré-Coeur is a four-star hotel near Place de Clichy, with metro access, air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, bar, fitness center, and selected landmark-view rooms. Read More
Timhotel Montmartre: A View-Focused Stay on the Montmartre Hill
Timhotel Montmartre is a compact three-star hotel beside Place Émile Goudeau, near Sacré-Cœur. Learn which room categories offer the views, how the location works, and who this Montmartre base suits best. Read More
Appart’hôtel Odalys City Paris Montmartre: Apartment Stays Near Sacré-Cœur
Appart’hôtel Odalys City Paris Montmartre offers studios and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes near Sacré-Cœur. See whether its Montmartre location, flexible layouts, and optional wellness area suit your Paris stay. Read More
Hôtel Regyn’s Montmartre: A Stay on Place des Abbesses
Hôtel Regyn’s Montmartre is a Montmartre-first base for couples and solo travelers. Compare Standard, Confort, and Deluxe rooms, views, beds, and key practical details. Read More