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At the bottom of the Eiffel Tower

In 1899 Paris city has organised a World’s fair, a true showcase of the French expertise. It represented an opportunity for Gustave Eiffel to imagine and devise the famous tower which became a symbol for the capital.

At the end of the 19th century the Eiffel Tower is an architectural and technological achievement and the engineer pulled off the challenge with brio. From that time it has been part of the Parisian landscape and has contributed to most of events what emphasise the story of the city.

Picking Helzear you take advantage to accommodate in a hotel near to the Eiffel Tower at the heart of Paris. In few minutes on foot you can visit the most popular buildings of the city or have a drink in a convivial bar.

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In the thick of Catherine de Medicis’ gardens

During the second part of the 16th century, the Regent of France named Catherine de Medicis at the time, had the Tuileries Palace built on wilderness lands neighbouring the Louvre. Today, from that royal and imperial mansion only gardens remain. In fact, the monument was burnt during the Paris Commune of 1871, a social conflict… Read more »

Ongoing to discover the contemporary art

In 1937 the City of Paris organised the World Exhibition of “Arts et Techniques appliqués à la vie moderne” (“Exhibition of Arts and Techniques applied on modern life”). For this occasion, several detached houses were built both to welcome visitors and promote the French savoir-faire. Even though the majority of these houses were ephemeral others were aimed to be permanents. That’s especially the case of the Tokyo… Read more »

What to do near the Champs-Élysées during European Heritage Days 2026

European Heritage Days return to Paris on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. For one weekend, monuments, institutions and places usually closed to the public reveal a different side of the capital. For visitors staying near the Champs-Élysées, several notable sites can be reached on foot or within a short metro ride. Among the… Read more »