No one wanted to be buried at Père Lachaise… until a clever publicity stunt changed the game.

Today, Père Lachaise Cemetery is a sprawling necropolis drawing visitors from all over the globe. Yet, in its early days, no ...

Did you know? 3 unusual anecdotes about Père Lachaise cemetery

The Père Lachaise Cemetery is Paris’s largest municipal cemetery and one of the most visited in the world. It’s no ...

In Paris, beneath the Radio House, lies a hidden atomic shelter— a remnant of the Cold War era.

Along the banks of the Seine in Paris, the Maison de la Radio, famous for its round shape and broadcast studios, conceals ...

Once upon a time, Les Halles was known as the "belly of Paris"... Do you know why?

The nickname “the belly of Paris” doesn’t stem from a marketing slogan but from a very tangible reality: for centuries, the ...

Did you know? The Bourse de Commerce in Paris used to be a massive grain warehouse.

Before becoming home to the Pinault Collection and contemporary artworks, the Bourse de Commerce was used as a wheat storage ...

Dates and Key Details for Ramadan 2026 in France: What You Need to Know This Year

One of the highlights of this holy month is the Night of Destiny, which for this Ramadan is expected to fall around March 15, ...

Ramadan 2026 in France: When will Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny) take place? Tentative dates announced

When does the Night of Destiny take place this year? Also known as Laylat al-Qadr, it is a significant night during the month ...

The Museum of Vintage Lighting: a Hidden Treasure Concealed Within a Boutique-Workshop in Paris

In the heart of the Latin Quarter lies a charming little free museum — a hidden gem that allows visitors to step back in time ...

Did you know? In Paris, this high school is located right in the middle of a historic medieval abbey.

In the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement, the renowned Lycée Henri IV has since 1804 occupied the historic buildings of the ...

A racecourse being turned into a party venue in Paris this winter 2026

To ring in 2025, Unfaced teams up with Mia Mao for a high-energy Dance Edition that promises to be unforgettable. The ...

What happens to recycled Christmas trees in Paris after the holiday season?

In Paris, after the holiday season, real Christmas trees dropped off at designated collection points are shredded and turned ...

In Seine-et-Marne, this museum is housed within a historic building that used to be a public bathhouse.

In Fontenay-Trésigny, the Hippolyte Henry Museum is housed in a former bathing and shower facility built in 1911. This unassuming site offers visitors a lively staging of objects and memorabilia that ...