D-Day is one of most important events of World War II.
The Context
France and part of Europe are invaded. England still fights the Germans but the situation is complex. The decision is made to launch a great operation to end the war. England became the training grounds for the allied troops waiting to be deployed.… Read More
HALLOWEEN: The Worst French Serial Killers
For this years Halloween, we won’t speak about ghosts or mythical creatures but about the true monsters of our society, serial killers. France had their own batch of serial killers but some of them became infamous for their crimes. Here are, the worst French serial killers:
- Gilles de Rais: One of the oldest serial killers (1440) is also one of the most frightening.
The Incredible Story of the Eiffel Tower
A challenge laid down for the architects of the time, that’s how this project starts. To build a 300 meter tall iron tower (980 ft.) for the 1989 Universal Exhibition. A crazy record that seems impossible to beat using the contemporary technology of that time.… Read More
The Haussmannian Style
If you have studied the story of the city of Paris and its architecture, you must have heard about the Haussmannian Style. Many buildings and hotels in Paris were built during the 19th Century by the Baron Haussmann, Governor of the Seine area and then Senator of the Second Empire.… Read More
The Alternative Paris
If you ask a tour of Paris with a guide, he will likely suggest to visit le Louvre, l’Arc de Triomphe, la Tour Eiffel and le Jardin des plantes. This is an awesome tour but also so classic ! Paris has many other facets to show you. This article is for people who are pretty curious, who love stories and gossip, and who are ready to discover the “unusual Paris”.… Read More
