Tag: monuments
The Must-Have Pass for Those with a Passion for Historical Monuments
The 45€ Passion Monuments pass gives unlimited access for one year to 80 monuments in France--a must-have for monument-minded residents (and travelers on an extended stay?) that will likely pay for itself many times over.
European Heritage Days: “Paris Historique” decries destruction of historical buildings
The architectural heritage of France—local, regional, national, European—is part of what makes this the world’s number one tourist destination and what makes Paris such as magnificent walking city. But should that architectural heritage be maintained at all cost?
The Eiffel Tower: A Star Is Born
Protest and Progress
A letter protesting the construction of the Eiffel Tower was published in Paris on February 14, 1887, less than three weeks after...
VNP: The Iron Lady’s sophisticated lacework
Va-nu-pieds: the sophisticated lacework of the most visited lady in Paris… and my foot. La dentelle sophistiquée de la dame la plus visitée de Paris.... et mon pied.
Va-nu-pieds: Le Lion de Belfort, Place Denfert Rochereau
Early morning in Paris, Va-nu-pieds, the Barefoot Photographer, visits the Lion of Belfort by Bartholdi on Place Denfert Rochereau.
Va-nu-pieds: April in Paris
Va-nu-pieds, the barefoot photographer, visits Lady Liberty on Ile aux Cygnes and in the Luxembourg Garden.
Va-nu-pieds: The Spirit of the Bastille
Va-nu-pied, the Barefoot Photographer, feels the spirit of the liberty at Place de la Bastille.