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Parisology, Place du Palais-Royal, Issy-les-Moulineau (2024)

09/09/2024

Meet Crystal and Glenn and their children Gaius and Hayden!
They reached out for a private tour on Napoleon tour and I was amazed by the maturity of the young adults!

Sometimes parents ask me what is the minimum age for kids on the tour... This is the most difficult question! I have encountered 6 or 7yr olds that were more mature than other kids twice their age... Could it be that mature parents produce mature kids? What do you think?

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08/09/2024

What is behind these doors that are usually closed to the public? Would you like to know?
Fellow history, art and culture lovers, please take note of these dates: Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd September 2024: "Heritage Days" week-end will be three day long this year! One extra day to visit places that are often closed to the public.

So if you are in Paris, seize the opportunity to see something different. Please be aware that popular places such as the Hôtel de Ville ; Palais-Royal are very popular and you may need to register ahead of time. For the bravest of them all, the Palais de l'Elysée can be visited too... Just be prepared to line up at 5:00am and wait 5hrs outside... At least! Please check with the program online!

Personnally, I would avoid the major museums, they get floaded and is it worth it visiting a packed museum you can visit any other time just to save 15 Euros?

If you speak French, check the national libraries, they often offer lectures on all sorts of topics and they are usually given by experts, so you may be dazzled by their great knowledge! Enjoy!

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31/08/2024

Interested in Monarchy? I invite you to book my private tour on the rise and fall of ⚜️Absolute Monarchy!

From 1589 to 1789, we will explore both the positive and negative contributions of five 🤴🏻Kings: Henri IV ; Louis XIII ; Louis XIV ; Louis XV and Louis XVI and of course their 👸🏻Queen or significant 💄other(s)... This is episode 1 of my trilogy of French history walks:
⚜️Absolute Monarchy ; 💣French revolution and 🇫🇷Napoleon!

30/08/2024

The Shakespeare and Co. bookstore is a famous Parisian landmark. Does it matter that this is not the original location of Sylvia Beach' Shakespeare and Co. bookstore?

This is actually the location of George Whitman' "Le Mistral" bookstore. After closing her bookstore, Sylvia handed over the Shakespeare and Co. name to George. Interestingly, the latter named his daughter after Sylvia, and she still runs the bookstore.

Difficult not to mention the way it was before Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" as there is clearly a before and an after that film. Now you have to queue outside to get in...

It would be interesting to have a research to determine whether the bookshop visitors actually went to buy a book or just to see the bookshop...

Do you still read books? Please let me know in the comments below!

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29/08/2024

From 25 to 27 August 1791, Leopold II, Emperor of Austria and Frederick Willem II of Prussia met at the Castle of Pillnitz in the Saxe region. They had a few political issues to discuss.

One of which was their stance towards the events that were taking place in France in the midst of the Revolution. One cannot stress enough how the ideas of Liberty and Equility scared the monarchs of Europe. None wanted these subversive ideas to "contaminate" their own people...

The Pillnitz Declaration was the first of two threats to the French Nation. By attempting to protect a King, they were going to spark a war...

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28/08/2024

Meet a lovely and friendly couple Yuliya and Slava from Ukraine.
They had joined my WWII Occupation & Liberation tour last year, and came back this year, joining both the French Revolution and then the Napoleon tour!
Thank you so much for your kindness and interest for history!

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27/08/2024

Onigiri ikaga desu ka? Would you care for some Onigiri? If you like rice balls, you should try Onigiri. Japan is the best place for that but if you are in Paris, you can still have a try at O-Komé!

They are located on rue Dauphine in the 6th arrondissement and they make great Onigiri with rice from the Niigata prefecture which is reputed to be one of the best rice in Japan. Considering the place of rice in Japanese cuisine, you can expect the highest quality.

I had the menu with appetizer and three Onigiri, one with chicken, one with beef and one with veggies and sh*take mushroom. All were delicious and nicely flavored, you don't have to add soy sauce or anything and I confirm the rice is really good!

The owner and staff are very friendly and welcoming. The place is also a grocery shop were you can get Saké, crackers or treats from Japan. Enjoy!

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26/08/2024

Meet fellow Americans: Jonas, Lindsay, Cathy and Keith who joined me on my American Founding Fathers in Paris tour!

Would you like to hear stories about Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in Paris? As well as many other characters who helped in fighting England...?

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25/08/2024

Blaise Pascal is a French scientist, mathematician, thinker and philosopher. He died on 19 August 1662, at the age of 39. Yet, in spite of such a short life, he left behind him a huge legacy.

He is credited for laying down the theory of probabilities and even the invention of the first calculator which you can see at the "Musée des Arts et Métiers".

After a mystical experience which he described as a "night of fire", he turned his energy to religious philosophy. He devoted the second half of his life to demonstrating the existence of God. His writings were later collected under the title "Les Pensées" (thoughts).

His statue is located at the bottom of Tour Saint-Jacques on Rue de Rivoli. Happy birthday!

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21/08/2024

Meet Sara and Chris, a young couple from the U.S. both interested in history. They joined my tour on WWII Occupation & Liberation. Thank you so much!

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20/08/2024

15 August 1768: Napoleon was born. Here are five quotes about him by notorious figures.

"The greatest man of action born in Europe since Julius Ceasar"
Winston Churchill

"If you don't admire Napoleon, then who do who admire?"
Victor Hugo

"The greatest Captain in this age, in past ages, in any age: Napoleon"
Duke of Wellington

"Enlightnment on horseback"
Goethe

"It is impossible to measure what Napoleon has done for the prestige of France!"
Charles de Gaulle

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16/08/2024

22 August 1798, Napoleon created the Institute of Egypt. While he was sent there on a military expedition, Napoleon saw the opportunity to study all about Egypt and brought with him over 150 scientists.

No military mission had ever been coupled with a scientific enterprise of that magnitude. Artists drew sketches of everything they saw. Scientists studied the architecture ; land ; fauna ; flora and of course the locals and their beliefs and customs...

The result was the beginning of Egyptology! That was precisely when the Rosetta stone was discovered... To later be taken by the British navy and brought to England... But as justice would have it, it is Champollion, a French scientist who would decipher hyeroglyphics... Hence the gift of Egypt to France on Place de la Concorde. Vive la France! Vive Napoléon!

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10/08/2024

On 13 August 1792, King Louis XVI, Queen Marie-Antoinette and their children were imprisoned at the Temple prison.

The prison is gone, though if you'd like to know where it was, read on and head to "Temple" metro station near "République". Temple refers to the Knights Templars who followed and protected King Saint-Louis during the crusades. to the Holy land.

The Knights Templars were extremely wealthy and so powerful, they built a huge fortress within Paris. That fortress was so secure, it was the perfect prison for the royal couple.

Facing the city hall of the 3rd arrondissement, walk to your left and see the markings on the ground, indicating the location of the dunjeon where King and Queen spent their last few months...

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09/08/2024

Meet Rebecca, her daughters Page and Jane and myself on Place de la Concorde, now known as Place of the Olympics... A King and Queen were executed there... Though no guillotine for the olympic games... Too bad, France would have won the gold medal...

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08/08/2024

Would you like to feel like a kid in a candy store? Here's one of my secret spots in Paris! Before you read on, you have to promise you will respect the shop owner's wish: NO PHOTOS INSIDE. Thank you very much! Please note mine are all from outside. If you respect the rule, you will be warmly greeted and served by this lovely couple.

Maison Tetrel is an amazing candy store. They have so many different kinds of sweets! They are from all over France and they are also from different time periods!

If you describe the taste, texture and other aspects of your favourite sweet when you were a kid, chances are they will have something close to that! This reminds me so much of Economy Candy on Rivington Street in New York City!

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04/08/2024

Palm trees in Paris? How long will they survive? They will probably get stored away in the winter, so if you want to catch them, head towards the "Pont Louis-Philippe".

The original "Louis-Philippe" bridge that had been commissioned by the King of tha same name in 1833 burned down fifteen years later durint France's third Revolution, forcing that King into exile.

The remnants of that bridge were then destroyed in 1860 to make way for the current one built within two years.

Aside from the south of France feel you will get with the palm trees, you will also get good views of the Panthéon and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Enjoy the summer in Paris!

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02/08/2024

Meet sisters Giovanna and Elisa! Giovanna is a best-selling author and financial advisor living in the U.S. and Elisa is a history teacher living in Mexico!

They joined my Napoleon tour and brought lots of good vibes and positive energy to the tour! As a guide, I easily admit the presence of such happy visitors enhances the quality of the tour by contributing to a good group chemistry! Thank you so much, Ladies!

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30/07/2024

This is the "Nature" sculpture by Alphons Mucha: a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau movement. Alphons Mucha played an important role when this art movement was only emerging in Europe. During my Art Nouveau tour, you will see the influence of Alphons Mucha on other artists and architects...

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29/07/2024

I have the amazing chance of doing what I love! On top of that, I meet fantastic people and many visitors return to my tours! Many of you who are following me will recognize themselves - and I am incredibly grateful to all of you!

But if I had to give a "Palme d'Or" to my #1 recurring visitor, I would have to give it to Ginny! I reckon the first tour she attended with me was in 2019 and since then, she has attended all my tours twice, sometimes by herself, sometimes with her husband Howard!

I cannot count the times she has returned with treats or home-made cookies and always a special note with the kindest words.

The photo is from the Art Nouveau tour we did this year in June. Today happens to be Ginny's birthday so this is my way to extend my gratitude for her kindness, her love for France and continued interest for my tours. Joyeux Anniversaire Ginny! "Mille mercis"!

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27/07/2024

28 July 1794, ex*****on of Maximilien Robespierre and several members of the Committee of Public Safety.

There is still uncertainty as to what precisely happened during the arrest of Robespierre at the "Hôtel de Ville" where he took refuge among his supporters there.

There are two accounts differing: he either tried to resist and was shot in the head or tried to commit su***de by shooting himself with a pistol.

What is certain is that two bullets hit his lower jaw though he was still alive. Until he was taken to Lady Guillotine the next morning with bandages keeping the lower jaw attached to his head...

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26/07/2024

Check out the outfit! This is the Duke of Brunswick who wrote a nasty message to the people of France on 25 July 1792. In essence, he stated "if Parisians harm King Louis XVI, we will destroy Paris...". "We", referring to the Austrian and German armies.

The "Brunswick Manifesto" is an attempt from Austria and Prussia to stop the French Revolution. A coalition of monarchies soon to be joined by England and Spain.

The threat caused the exact opposite! When this document was read at the Convention Nationale, it greatly contributed in accelerating the war and tilting the Revolution towards a more radical direction.

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21/07/2024

Ice cream anybody? How about Japanese fried ice cream? I am not kidding you! I've had this years ago in my New York years so when I heard there was a new place in Paris offering this recipe, I had to try it!

My friend and I really enjoyed Café Isaka. She had the matcha version, I tried the "white rabbit candy" which tastes like sweet concentrated milk and came with popcorn!

Café Isaka is located on Rue Thérèse in the first arrondissement, in the area known as "Little Japan" due to its concentration of Japanese restaurants and boutiques.

Gochisosama desh*ta!

Disclaimer: Please rest assured I have absolutely zero sponsor benefits in my food recommendations. They are genuinely places I have tried and tested and recommend. Thank you!
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And 💐Art Nouveau Architecture!

20/07/2024

Meet my Revolutionaries: Jamie & Amit ; Jessica & Alex ; Travanti and myself! Behind us the breaches for the Olympics on Place de la Concorde. There used to be ex*****ons there... I wonder if the olympic games commentators will mention that...

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19/07/2024

Part deux of the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle. My previous post showed the upper chapel with the amazing walls of stained glass.

This post photos illustrate the lower chapel, the entry porche and the outside. The photos showing the outside pillars help you understand how the chapel was built to sustain such large walls openings.

The lower chapel is decorated with rich colors, the original polychrome were restored in the 1800's. The statue represents King Louis IX aka Saint-Louis who commissioned the Sainte-Chapelle to house the crown of thorns he had purchased from the Constantinople Emperor.

Every year, one million people visit the Sainte Chapelle and it is a rather small place compared to Notre-Dame, so the number of visitors that can enter every hour is moniored and limited. Therefore, booking ahead of time is highly recommended! Enjoy!

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17/07/2024

Do you like stained glass in churches? You can see plenty of that in any church in the world. Regardless of the architectural style, the stained glass windows usually only occupy a portion of the stone walls.

But the Sainte-Chapelle is not a regular church. Its walls seem to be completely made of glass. On a sunny day, you will be amazed by the light coming through the stained glass illustrating biblic scenes.

In my humble opinion, I consider the Sainte-Chapelle to be the #1 Jewel of Paris. Best of my knowledge, there are no other place in the world that was designed that way from the 13th century. And it was built in just ten years from 1238 to 1248! Have you ever visited Sainte-Chapelle?

Stay tuned for part deux!

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