The Giant Tortoise Who Attracted All of Paris
The journey of this giant turtle began far away from Paris with its discovery in 1907 in Concarneau, Brittany. It must have been a bit lost, as this species usually comes from the West Indies. Weighing in at 350 kilos and 1.90 meters in length,...
Who was Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris?
The former church that became the Pantheon, the hill that occupies the greater part of the Latin Quarter, and the library built in 1851; the places reminding us of the importance of Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, are numerous. But who was this woman who...
Classic Paris Restaurants: L’Escargot Montorgeuil
When it first opened in 1832, porters from Les Halles market would come here to feast on snails. The market’s closure changed the profile of Rue Montorgueil and it was converted into a pedestrian road lined with elegant food stores. The restaurant still stands, however,...
Rue Cler: Perfect Paris Shopping Street
Americans love one-stop shopping—a large grocery emporium where one can stock up on all of the foodstuffs needed for several days, from fruits and vegetables to fish and meat to milk, eggs and cheese. And while supermarkets are becoming more popular in Paris, the City...