Category: Ile de France

Visit Montmartre Montmartre is found in the 18th arrondissement of Paris and is known its artistic community and history! It was once home to artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh and Renoir. You can also find some of the best views of Paris here, from the Sacré-Coeur. Book a Walking Tour for Montmartre Things to …

Visit the Louvre The Louvre is the world’s largest museum, and obviously one of the most visited monuments in Paris! The building itself started as a fortress in 1190 but was later converted into a royal home by King Francis I in the 16th century. It wasn’t until 1793 that the Louvre opened as a …

Visit the Château of Versailles The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence and masterpiece of French Baroque architecture located about 20 kilometers southwest of Paris. Originally a small brick and stone hunting lodge built for King Louis XIII in 1624, the Sun King Louis XIV transformed it into an extravagant palace starting in …

Visit Musée d’Orsay The Musée d’Orsay in Paris began as the Gare d’Orsay, a grand railway station and hotel built for the 1900 World’s Fair. It was built by architect Victor Laloux on the site of the burned Palais d’Orsay. Book a Walking Tour for the Musée d’Orsay History of the Musée d’Orsay The museum …

Visit the Notre Dame de Paris The Notre-Dame, found in Paris’ 4th arrondissement, is one of the most visited monuments in the city. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it’s one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture.  As one of Paris’s must-see sights, booking a walking tour is a great way to discover its …

Visit Paris Under Napoleon III in the 1850s, Baron Haussmann transformed Paris, bringing the city into the modern age. He changed narrow medieval alleys to create wide, straight grand boulevards. In 1889 the Eiffel tower was built and the Belle Epoque brought a golden age of optimism and innovation, creating the Paris Métro and modern …