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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 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 »

What to do as a family in the Montparnasse district?

Montparnasse is a good base for visiting Paris as a family. The district is well connected, less crowded than the most touristy areas, and close to several child-friendly places: gardens, museums, markets, viewpoints and pleasant walks. Around the 14th arrondissement, it is easy to alternate between cultural activities, green breaks and neighbourhood walks. This makes… Read more »

A walk down the Champs-Élysées

Famous the world over, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées runs for almost two kilometres from Place de la Concorde to Place Charles-de-Gaulle. Nicknamed “the world’s most beautiful avenue”, it blends gardens, palaces, luxury boutiques, legendary cafés and theatres. Walking it on foot, from Concorde up to the Arc de Triomphe, remains one of the finest introductions to Paris…. Read more »