One of the most incredible experiences in Paris at the moment: Aura Invalides light show!
This truly breathtaking display combines visuals with music to create an unforgettable experience in the chapel of Les Invalides - where you can also find the tomb of Napoleon.
Have you been? Are you planning to go? Let us know in the comments!
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Planning your trip to Paris and not sure what to do/where to go? Here are some ideas to help you plan 🤗 #ultimatebucketlist #bucketlist #bucketlisttravel #visitingparis #paristourisme #seemyparis #museumlife #travelparis #parisjetaime #mymemoriesoffrance
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Happy weekend from Paris!
No filters, no editing, just last night’s incredible sunset that we were lucky enough to witness at the Eiffel Tower😍
📷Siobhan Pigot
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Today at midday the bells of Notre Dame rang out calling for peace in Ukraine, in unison with many other cathedral and church bells throughout France and across Europe.
The oldest and biggest of the 10 bells in Notre Dame Cathedral, baptised Emmanuel and known as 'Le Grand Bourdon', rang for 7 minutes - 1 minute for each of the 7 days of war in Ukraine. Le Bourdon is the heaviest bell in the cathedral at 13 tons and was made in 1686, sponsored by King Louis XIV himself.
This bell is not rung often. The European Association of Architects & Cathedral Works, which includes the Cathedral Saint Sophia in Kyiv says: “Through this ringing, we remember the dead of all the countries involved. With this bell, we carry in our thoughts all those affected by this war. With this ringing, we call for peace, and we will express our gratitude if the guns fall silent.
We join with them. 🙏 🇺🇦
Did you know you can visit the infamous prison in Paris where Marie-Antoinette spent her last days?
The Conciergerie, sitting on the Ile de la Cite in the heart of the city, was originally built as a medieval palace, and was once considered to be one of the finest palaces in the world. In the 14th century King Charles V decided he preferred to live in the Louvre, so the court moved out and handed it over to Parliament, to be looked after by a Concierge, hence the name.
During the French Revolution it became a prison known as the 'antichamber of death', also home to the revolutionary tribunal. In a town now full of jails, it was one of the most notorious, overcrowded with prisoners and crawling with vermin. You literally couldn’t breathe: in the worst sections a candle would not stay lit because of lack of oxygen and people really suffocated. if you got out, you generally got out, like Marie-Antoinette did, in a cart headed to the guillotine.
Want to see what the revolutionary prison cells were like and learn more about the final days of Marie-Antoinette and many others? Join us on our tour of Notre Dame's island, and we'll take you in!
📍 2 Boulevard du Palais, 75001
📷 Siobhan Pigot
The Louvre’s Pyramid is something you either love or hate. Here at Memories we like to tell you the stories behind the monuments, museums and streets of our beautiful city, and the people that have gone before us and left their mark on it. That way you can decide for yourselves, fully equipped with all the facts. 😃
If we take a longer look this now iconic structure, hated by many when it was first unveiled, maybe we can understand it a little better. François Mitterand was president of France from 1981 to 1995. In the run up to the Bicentennial of the French Revolution in 1989, he wanted to transform the city, and one of the ways he did this was to overhaul the entrance to the Louvre.
IM Pei was the architect chosen to leave his structural signature on a building that spans hundreds of years of different styles and purposes – he decided on a glass pyramid, that would be all “Harmony majesty sobriety.” For a museum who owes much of its fame to a collection coming from Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, this has a certain symbolic symmetry to it. Further though than that, pyramids speak of perfect eternal forms, that stand firm forever in the face of change, of centuries that come and go. Finally the form might recall the tip of an iceberg, hinting at all the treasures submerged and hidden below the surface.
Pei’s pyramid, whatever you think of it, is also more than meets the eye.
If you're planning a trip to Paris and would like to learn more about the fascinating history of the Louvre, once royal palace to the kings, now home to some of the greatest artworks in the world, join us! We'd love to tell you more!
📷 Siobhan Pigot
We launch in 9 days 🚀
Join us as we bring slow tourism to Paris. Stay tuned for more updates!
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It’s been 260 days... the Eiffel Tower reopened today and we were lucky enough to be among the first in the lifts. 🤩
Seeing the tower quiet and empty over these past months has been a strange experience. The smiles on the faces of the staff and the excitement among the visitors waiting outside this morning was like a breath of fresh air. We’re not quite out of this yet, but seeing our Iron Lady come back to life brings a smile to all our faces. 💕
Our visits will start again soon! We hope you’ll join us and our team of passionate, professional guides for an in-depth visit of this fascinating and incredible monument.
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100 years of Chanel No 5. Chanel opens a pop up store in Paris to celebrate!
🇺🇸 We recently told you about an exhibition of the beautiful dresses created by the famous French seamstress Gabrielle Chanel. Her clothes are not the only success story of Mademoiselle Chanel: her perfume N° 5 which became a big hit very fast in her time, is still hugely successful. The house of Chanel is currently opening a pop-up store in Paris to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of this iconic perfume.
A temporary store has been set up to celebrate this flagship product of the brand. A special collection based around the fragrance N° 5 will be presented here in a space that mixes luxury and industrial vibes. You'll also have the opportunity to discover the history of the perfume and its manufacture through animations installed in the pop-up store.
🇨🇵 Nous vous avons récemment parlés des magnifiques robes créer par la célèbre couturière française Gabrielle Chanel. Elles ne sont pas les seules à avoir fait succès parmi toutes les créations de mademoiselle Chanel, son parfum n°5 devenu incontournable très rapidement à son époque, fait encore succès. La maison Chanel ouvre un pop-up store pour fêter les 100 ans de ce parfum iconique.
Un espace éphémère a été mis en place pour célébrer ce produit phare de la marque. Une collection spéciale autour du parfum n°5 va vous être présenté dans un espace melant le luxe et l'industriel. Vous aurez également l'opportunité de découvrir l'histoire du parfum et sa fabrication grâce à des animations installés dans le pop-up store.
📍 17 rue des Commines, 75003 Paris
📷 Gaelle Pakasa
Memories of Napoleon Bonaparte: The Death of the Emperor
📽️ Join us for Episode 3 of our video series about famous French historical figures, events, sites and much more, all explained by an expert guide.
2021 marks 200 years since the death of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this episode Hervé tells us about his exile, the end of his life, his death and repatriation to France, along with some rumours and legends around the cause of his death and the identity of the body buried in his spectacular tomb in Paris.
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Memories of Joan of Arc
FB 📽️ Join us for Episode 2 of our video series about famous French historical figures, events, sites and much more, all explained by an expert guide.
Joan of Arc - myth or reality? This week Hervé tells us about the incredible - and short - life of Joan of Arc. In the 1400's the stage is set for a mad king, 100 years of bloody war, and a 17 year old girl with no military training leading a huge army to great victories. This was quickly followed by power games, manipulation and betrayal, leading to accusations of witchcraft and her death by burning at the stake at just 19 years old.
Soldier, martyr, saint and symbol of France, the legend of Joan of Arc is enduring and powerful. Hervé tells you her fascinating story.
Memories of Marie-Antoinette: #1The Diamond Necklace Affair
Today we're launching the first of our series of videos about famous French historical figures, events, sites and much more, all explained by an expert guide.
We kick off with Queen Marie-Antoinette and the fascinating (and complicated!) affair of the diamond necklace - much talked about currently due to the smash hit series Lupin on Netflix. Hervé will tell you this incredible story. You'll learn that the real life stories can be more incredible than fiction!
Happy Holidays from Paris!
