Paris History and Culture
Interested in knowing more about Paris' rich history and culture ahead of, or during, your visit? Find information on Paris in ages past, famous Parisians, plus resources on contemporary French culture and etiquette.
Paris Historical Origins and Key Events
A brief description of Paris' historical origins, from the pre-Roman era to World War II.
A brief description of Paris' historical origins, from the pre-Roman era to World War II.
Top Paris Cathedrals and Churches
Paris houses many of history's more stunning spiritual relics-- cathedrals and chuches that stand today as breathtaking testimonials to a complex heritage of Christianity that dominated in Paris from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Many of these majestic cathedrals and churches fell into near-ruin in the wake of the Revolution, but revived interest in the 19th century broug…
Paris houses many of history's more stunning spiritual relics-- cathedrals and chuches that stand today as breathtaking testimonials to a complex heritage of Christianity that dominated in Paris from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Many of these majestic cathedrals and churches fell into near-ruin in the wake of the Revolution, but revived interest in the 19th century broug…
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.
Top Ten Myths about France and French People
Dispel the myths! The French do not hate Americans and enjoy hot showers as much as the rest of us. About France for Visitors Guide Kelby Carr debunks 10 common myths about France and its people.
Dispel the myths! The French do not hate Americans and enjoy hot showers as much as the rest of us. About France for Visitors Guide Kelby Carr debunks 10 common myths about France and its people.
Dada: An Artistic Movement Born in Paris
A gallery of paintings and other art forms created by the Dadaists, Parisian artists who shook up convention between the First and Second World Wars. See why Paris gained its reputation for being one of the most fertile places for avant-garde, experimental art. From the About Art History Page.
A gallery of paintings and other art forms created by the Dadaists, Parisian artists who shook up convention between the First and Second World Wars. See why Paris gained its reputation for being one of the most fertile places for avant-garde, experimental art. From the About Art History Page.
Map of Medieval Paris
Check out this map of Paris to see how the city was laid out at a point in the Middle Ages. From About Medieval History.
Check out this map of Paris to see how the city was laid out at a point in the Middle Ages. From About Medieval History.
Portrait of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Famous French Painter
A portrait of one of Paris' best-loved painters, poster designers, and night owls. From About Painting.
A portrait of one of Paris' best-loved painters, poster designers, and night owls. From About Painting.
Artist Profile: Jacques-Louis David
A portrait of neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David, best known for his 1784 work, "The Oath of the Horatii". From About Art History.
A portrait of neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David, best known for his 1784 work, "The Oath of the Horatii". From About Art History.
Classic French Writers Index
Interested in learning more about a classic French writer like Balzac, Baudelaire, or Colette? This index of writers is the place to go. From About Literature-Classical.
Interested in learning more about a classic French writer like Balzac, Baudelaire, or Colette? This index of writers is the place to go. From About Literature-Classical.