You have arrived at the Place de la Concorde near the Obelisk. Enjoy the splendor of this place and the beautiful perspective onto the Champs Elysées.This plaza was built in the 18th century for King Louis XV, and included an equestrian statue

Episode 18: Rue Saint Honoré, Paris Capital of Fashion

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 14s

The rue Saint-Honoré is a very old road dating from medieval times. It is on this street that Marie Antoinette purchased beauty products and it is said that her lover Fernsen procured the invisible ink he used to correspond with the queen.Today

Episode 17: Place Vendôme

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 14s

Admire the Place Vendôme, which is one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles of Paris from the end of the reign of Louis XIV. We owe this square to the architect of the famous Gallery of Mirrors of Versailles: Jules Hardouin- Mansart.

Episode 16: Rue de Rivoli

Dec 23rd, 2020 55s

You are now out of the Tuileries gardens and you are on the Rue de Rivoli. Cross the street via the pedestrian crossing on your right and go forward, under the arcades onto the "rue de Castiglione".The "Rue de Rivoli" runs through the heart of

Episode 15: The Jardin des Tuileries

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 18s

You are the "Grand Basin Rond" of the Tuileries Gardens. A true center of greenery and fresh air in the heart of the capital, this garden welcomes some 14 million visitors per year. The garden is also at the crossroads of a few of the most tour

Episode 14: The Pyramide du Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 19s

Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, the 1980s-built pyramid marks the entrance of the museum. It was President François Mitterrand's wish to buid this, shortly after his election. 21 meters high, on a 30 m square base, this pyramid

Episode 13: The musée du Louvr

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 35s

You have entered the magnificent Palace of the Louvre and you are specifically in the "cour carrée", or "the square yard".The history of the Louvre dates back to the late 12th century when King Philip Augustus built a fortress to protect Paris

Episode 12: The Pont des Arts, the Palais de l’Institut de France

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 15s

That's it, you've arrives at the "Pont des Arts". Go to the center of the bridge and stand there. Admire the wonderful perspective from the "Pont Neuf", (the New Bridge), and the "Ile de la Cité".Napoleon the 1st decided to build a bridge link

Episode 11: The Seine River, the Bateaux-Mouches and the "Bouquinistes" (book sellers)

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 1s

The Seine River cuts through Paris approximately in the middle, demarcating the left and right banks. It crosses Paris over nearly 13 km, and is a shallow river. Connecting the Ile-de- France and the Champagne region to the North Sea, the Seine

Episode 10: Pont Neuf

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 38s

That's it; you've arrived at the Pont Neuf. Stand on the bridge slightly back from the street. Admire the view again ...Despite its name, the Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris. It was built in the late 16th century to allow the king to mo

Episode 9: Quai de la Mégisserie

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 40s

While walking, look to the left, and admire the beautiful view of the Conciergerie and the Palais de Justice. The foliage of the centuries-old plane trees protects the buildings on either side of the “quai”.Formerly, the Quai de la Mégisserie"

Episode 8: Place du Châtelet

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 3s

In front of you is the Place du Châtelet. This square marks the geographical center of the capital. It is named after the ancient fortress, the "Grand Châtelet", which stood in this place to protect the northern entrance to the "Île de la Cité

Episode 7: The Public Clock (Horloge Publique)

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 29s

Look left, at an angle, towards the corner the famous Clock Tower, the "Tour de l'Horloge". In the middle of the fourteenth century, the clock tower was built to strengthen the palace's defense system. It hosted Paris' first public clock.Did yo

Episode 6: The Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 37s

You are in front of the gates of Paris' Court of Appeals. Do you see a chapel that lies inside the courthouse on the left? This is the Sainte Chapelle. This absolute masterpiece of Gothic art is above all a gigantic shrine to house the relics o

Episode 5: Rue de la Huchette and The Quartier Latin

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 58s

So now you are on the rue de la Huchette, in the Latin Quarter. The name dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was the landmark for students and their teachers. The university started as a school attached to the Cathedral. Classes were held ou

Episode 4: Viviani Square and Rue de la Bûcherie

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 20s

You are at the "Square Viviani", which has a bronze fountain in its center. The sculptor was inspired by the story of Saint Julien le Pauvre, the Holy Patron of the church you see right next to it.Here is the legend of Saint "Julien le Pauvre"

Episode 3: The Notre-Dame Cathedral

Dec 23rd, 2020 3m 10s

You are now facing Notre Dame cathedral. Notre Dame is famous both for the extraordinary architectural quality of the Cathedral, as well as for the many adaptations of the Victor Hugo's novel, "Notre Dame de Paris".Did you know that it took two

Episode 2: The Ile Saint Louis and the l’Ile de la Cité

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 56s

You are on the Pont d'Arcole (the Arcole bridge). From here, admire the beautiful view overlooking the Ile de la Cité and the Seine's surroundings. Behind the Ile de la Cité on the left, you can see another island with a metal bridge connecting

Episode 1: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville

Dec 23rd, 2020 2m 52s

You are on the Plaza or the Square of Paris' City Hall. It is located on the right bank of the city, north of the Seine ... In the 11th and 12th centuries, it is on this side of the Seine that economic growth took place, through trade thanks t

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