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Did you know? Villa Windsor, the former home of English royalty, is about to be unveiled to the public

The former residence of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, located in the Bois de Boulogne, is to be refurbished and opened to the public by 2025. Perfect for a dive into the history of English royalty, among other things!
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The Parc des Princes, a soccer temple that has been home to Paris-Saint-Germain since 1974

After the Stade de France, the Parc des Princes is the largest soccer stadium in the Paris region, and has been home to Paris-Saint-Germain since the late 1970s. Accessible on guided tours, it is mainly used on match nights.
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Did you know? This Belvédère kiosk in the Yvelines is a remnant of the Universal Exhibition.

How about discovering the Kiosque du Belvédère de Châtillon, nestling in the Rosny-sur-Seine forest in the Yvelines department? We tell you all about its history and how to find it.
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Candlelight evenings at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024: a magical visit with fireworks

The candlelit evenings at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte promise a magical moment to share with friends and family. The program includes a nocturnal visit by the light of 2,000 candles, water games, a romantic stroll through the gardens to the sound of baroque music, and even a fireworks display! An exceptional experience from June 1 to September 28, 2024.
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Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France

Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history.
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Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France

Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley.
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The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris.
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The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.

Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation.
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The sublime Mines Paris library, a hidden treasure in the Jardin du Luxembourg

The sublime Bibliothèque des Mines Paris (PSL), nestled in the historic Hôtel de Vendôme in the Luxembourg Gardens, invites you to take a trip back in time to the 18th century. With over 200,000 documents, the library is open to all.
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Immeuble Lavirotte: Art Nouveau jewel on Avenue Rapp in Paris

The Immeuble Lavirotte is a masterpiece of Parisian Art Nouveau, located on Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1900 and 1901 by Jules Lavirotte, this award-winning building's dreamlike facade is particularly appealing if you're walking near the Eiffel Tower.
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La Pagode de Paris - the unique and unusual Maison Loo in Paris

The Pagode de Paris - Maison Loo, located in the heart of the Plaine Monceau between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is an unusual architectural treasure. Revamped in 1926, this former residence now stands like a private museum, a building of one man's love for his native China, right in the heart of Paris.
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Did you know? The Gloriette de Buffon is the oldest metal structure in Paris.

In the heart of Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Jardin des Plantes is home to the mysterious and historic Gloriette de Buffon, dating from 1786. Discover a hidden treasure.
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European Archaeology Days 2023 at ARCHÉA: guided walks and tours

On June 17 and 18, 2023, take part in the Journées européennes de l'archéologie 2023 at the ARCHÉA museum, to discover the heritage and history of the Paris region through educational workshops and guided tours.
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Paris: do you know the story of the capital's two most famous ghosts?

Two well-known ghosts roam the streets of the capital, but how well do you know their story? Be on the lookout, as these characters may well come to visit you after dark!
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Paris: discover the location of the last visible remnant of the capital's washhouses

A few centuries ago, there were almost 300 laundries in the capital. Unfortunately, these water-fed basins all disappeared when they ceased their activity, and only a vestige remains, just off the Place de la Bastille!
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Guided tour of Hôtel de la Païva, a mysterious residence with erotic decorations

The Champs-Elysées harbor many secrets, including the home of the Marquise de la Païva, a former courtesan who had an opulent mansion built, also known as the "Louvre of the ass"... Coming for a visit?
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Nuit des Musées at the Château de Versailles 2023, 400th anniversary celebrations

For Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Château de Versailles celebrates its 400th anniversary with an immersive sound scenography in the Grand Appartement du Roi.
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Roland-Garros: 6 facts and anecdotes about the Paris tennis tournament

Every summer for almost a century, Paris has become the tennis capital of the world with the French Open. You may follow this competition with enthusiasm, but do you know everything about this event? Here are some information and anecdotes to help you shine in the evening.
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Did you know that? At the Tortues, why does the Paul Haussmann have an unusual façade?

Discover the history of the Maison Aux Tortues, a former store specializing in ivory and tortoiseshell objects, whose historic façade is now preserved by a branch of Paul's Bakery.
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Paris : the Time Defender, the clock with automatons, reinstalled in the Horloge district

Do you know the Defender of Time, in Paris? This automaton clock gave you the time with its globe clock and its soldier fighting a chimera with his sword and shield movements... But that was before it was removed from the clock district, near the Pompidou Center, in 2003, because of its condition and the city's refusal to restore it, due to its high cost. A clock that has just returned to the neighborhood, this February 6, 2023. Discover its history!