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Why the most famous bridge in Paris has been turned into a cave

The Pont Neuf is arguably Paris’s most famous bridge. And now, it’s become a cave…at least for the time being.

Montmartre’s Wall of Love: Where Language Becomes a Bridge

Tucked away in the charming neighbourhood of Montmartre, Le Mur des Je t’aime (The Wall of Love) is easily missed if you’re not looking for…

The Barricades of 19th-Century Paris: A Revolutionary Symbol Revisited

Recently, I saw Les Misérables on the West End, and the towering, jaw-dropping barricade on stage immediately transported me back to a…

Dive into Paris’s Secret Underworld! The Sewer Museum Is a Totally Crazy Adventure!

“Paris is all romantic and artsy, right?” — Yeah, you got that right. But hold up! Paris has this totally mind-blowing museum that’ll flip…

Twice Sold: The Man Who Conned the Eiffel Tower

Victor Lustig, known for his audacious scams, sold the Eiffel Tower twice. His most famous scam, the Eiffel Tower scam, still amazes people…

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: A Bargain with Immortality

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab is a gripping book that tells a story of freedom, longing, and the enduring power of…

The discourse of the French Method | How to make accessible the knowledge encapsulated in old…

In May 2023, the CENTRINNO team in Paris organized a workshop dedicated to the French Method which is a set of market gardening practices…

Paris History Can Be Fun for Everyone