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A walk under the dome of Les Invalides

At the 17th century, Louis XIV king of France felt concerned about giving disabled soldier a roof, he ordered the building of a vast monument to receive them. Actually, he wished mostly clear the capital city’s pavements out, which were full of old soldier who became beggars and even thief. L’Hôtel des Invalides was inaugurated by the king in 1674. The huge monument includes not only rooms but also a hospital, a production in charge of sewing uniforms and a church. So, then a 4 000 people were welcomed, fed and treated inside the various wings of the building. As the very symbol of the Invalides the dome is sheltering the royal chapel where now is resting Napoleon the first.

Choosing a hotel near to the Invalides and booking a Healzear suite, you could appreciate a discover of the various museums or a walk onto the many courtyards of the monument.

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When Gauguin invites itself at the Grand Palais

Built to become the architectural showcase of French savoir-faire during the international exposition of Paris in 1900, the Grand Palais has become a symbol of the capital city cultural life. It has been completely renovated during the years 2000 and regularly hosted temporary exhibitions. That’s currently how Gauguin the painter has been given the spotlight…. Read more »

In the atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie

Paris would not really be the same without its emblematic brasseries. So fara from the ostentation and the plush atmosphere of the luxurious establishments, the brasserie proposes to the guests specialities of the capital city as the Blanquette de veau, the croque-monsieur, the steak with pepper sauce and a large selection of salads. The atmosphere… 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 »