by Somos París | Dec 2, 2024 | Travel Guides
Placed in the Cité island, the Sainte-Chapelle is the finest Gothic chapel in Paris, and one of the most fascinating monuments in all of France. Both its history as well as its architecture, in which its stunning stained glass stands out, make it a must-see in the...
by Ana Barrera | Nov 29, 2024 | Travel Guides
Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris and all of France. Following its dramatic fire in April 2019, and the subsequent, lengthy restoration works, its grand reopening by December 2024 is eagerly awaited. If you want to visit Notre Dame, do...
by Somos París | Nov 28, 2024 | Travel Guides
History of Notre Dame Cathedral Placed in the little Cité island, and surrounded by the waters of the river Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral, or Our Lady, is a seamless mirror for the history of Paris, a cultural symbol for its citizenry, and one of the most beautiful...
by Somos París | Nov 27, 2024 | Travel Guides
Not only is the Louvre Museum the largest, most brilliant museum in Paris, but also one of the best in the world. Boasting a collection of approximately half a million items (thirty-five thousand of which are permanently on display), it is also the biggest and most...
by Somos París | Nov 26, 2024 | Travel Guides
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous and symbolic national monuments in Paris. Its history is intertwined with Napoleon’s military victories, the legacy of the French Revolution, and the remembrance of the Armistice which put an end to World War I. Besides,...
by Somos París | Nov 26, 2024 | Travel Guides
Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world and, by all means, an unmatched symbol for the city of Paris. The history of Eiffel Tower, known by Parisians as the “iron lady”, dives deep into events such as the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and the...
