Legends and myths of the Eiffel Tower

Explore the fascinating stories surrounding the Eiffel Tower - from its enduring status as a romantic icon to its hidden mysteries, such as the...

Legends and Myths Eiffel Tower

France

France is a destination that many dream of visiting and for good reason. From the iconic city of Paris to the glamorous beaches of Cannes and Nice, there is something for everyone to discover. To ensure an unforgettable trip, it’s important to read our articles on the countless attractions that France has to offer.

Legends and myths of the Eiffel Tower

Explore the fascinating stories surrounding the Eiffel Tower - from its enduring status as a romantic icon to its hidden mysteries, such as the enigmatic...

Sacré-Coeur: Sacred Heart of Paris

Legend has it that Montmarte Hill has been a place of worship since ancient times. It is said that the Druids of ancient Gaul worshiped here, the Romans built...

The Inverted Pyramid

The Inverted Pyramid is located in the Carrousel du Louvre, an underground shopping mall inaugurated in 1993 that adjoins the Hall Napoléon of the Louvre.

The Roman statue of Tiber

The Roman statue of Tiber was discovered in front of the temple of Isis and Sarapis together with its sister statue, the statue of the Nile river.

Law Code of Hammurabi

Law Code of Hammurabi is the longest surviving text from Old Babylon and is often considered the first written economic formula.

Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike)

Winged Victory of Samothrace is a marble Hellenistic sculpture of Nike (the Greek goddess of victory) created most probably around 190 BC in Ancient Greece.

Great Sphinx of Tanis

The Great Sphinx of Tanis is one of the masterpieces at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The Egyptian word for a sphinx was Shesep-Ankh, or “Living Image”, a...

Saint-Michel Fountain, Paris

Saint-Michel Fountain, Paris is a monumental fountain in neo-renaissance style, the work of nine sculptors. The main theme of the fountain is the fight of good...