Unusual monument paris - activities

Château de la Roche Guyon, a troglodyte castle in the Val-d'Oise with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley

Have you heard of Ile-de-France's only troglodyte castle, nestled in the only village in the region to be named one of France's most beautiful villages? We'll take you on a tour of the Château de la Roche Guyon, an unusual castle in the Val-d'Oise, with an eventful past that also inspired the adventures of Blake and Mortimer.

Passion monuments, the subscription of the Centre des Monuments Nationaux

Passion Monuments gives you unlimited access to more than 80 exceptional monuments in Paris and throughout France for one year. Abbeys, castles, palaces, modern villas, archaeological sites... there is something for everyone, near your home or on the road to your vacation.

The Saint-Pierre de Montmartre church, a jewel of Gothic style in Paris

The Saint-Pierre de Montmartre Church is one of the hidden treasures of Paris. It is one of the oldest parish churches in the capital and is well worth a visit.

Did you know? Quirky facts about Paris churches

Notre-Dame de Paris, Sacred Heart Basilica, churches in Paris are amazing. But do you know any quirky facts about them? Here are some secrets about them.

Did you know? Exotic places in Paris

Paris without being Paris, is that truly possible? In the French capital, there are uncommon and exotic monuments and places that we could think they are not Parisian. So, in the mood for discovering the exotic side of Paris?

The Passe-Muraille (Walker-through-Walls) of Place Marcel Aymé in Paris

The Passe-Muraille or Walker-through-Walls is a surprising statue in the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris. Set in Place Marcel Aymé, it represents a man trying to get out of the wall. Let’s unravel the mystery.