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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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Lets discover the modern art

Among the many museums set up in the capital city, the Modern Art Museum in Paris stand out by permanency arrays’ quality telling the story of the European art, beginning to the Fauvism until now and with temporary exhibitions. The museum set up in a wing within the Tokyo Palace, a monument built in 1937… Read more »

From leatherwear to perfumery, Hermès means the whole French elegance

Thierry Hermès has opened a first workshop in Paris in 1837, proposing customers top-range saddles and harness. It was his son and grandson who decided to expand their products with the aim of delivering riders expectations and also travellers one. Large travel and sport bags, toilet bags or golf club head covers have joined the… Read more »

A foundation dedicated to the contemporary art

In 1984 the collector and business men named Alain-Dominique Perrin created the Cartier Foundation devoted to the contemporary art. After a decade the foundation was moved to Jouy-en-Josas in Yvelines, Raspail boulevard, in the centre of Paris. The foundation aim was supporting the contemporary artistic creation editing books and organising exhibitions with various activities. So… Read more »