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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 degenerated into rebellion. The Gardens were converted for the French style in the 17th century by the landscaper André Le Nôtre, introducing promenade, meditation and relaxation. You can discover the work of Rodin, Giacometti or Maillol, also there are fairground carousels, ponds and fountains, along with the Museum of Orangerie.

Helzear flats or suites enable you to accommodate in a hotel near to the Trocadero, then to take fully advantage of timeless gardens’ peaceful.

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A shopping day along the Champs-Élysées

In 1892 a first Abercrombie & Fitch shop open its door in Manhattan in New-york city. The brand was specialised in cloth, accessories of ride, hunting rifles, fishing and camping equipment in that time. Nowadays, Abercrombie & Fitch has become the famous name of a store chain offering clothing line both top-range and casually for… Read more »

A tryst with the story of the gastronomy

Lucas Carton restaurant settled in a 19th century building is established at Place de la Madelaine and relates the story of the French gastronomy. Great chefs have kept coming to prepare as a means to give regular customer a delightful cuisine. Nowadays the chef Julien Dumas took up the torch of this true Parisian institution…. Read more »

A detour at the Grand Palais

It is at the heart of Paris, along the Champs-Élysées that the Grand Palais received the visitors since the Exposition Universelle of 1900. As an architectural crowning achievement the monument is remarkable for the steel and glass use, for that time components was innovative and contemporary. Over time the Grand Palais put exhibitions, circus shows,… Read more »