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In the thick of Catherine de Medicis’ gardens

During the second part of the 16th century, the Regent of France named Catherine de Medicis at the time, had the Tuileries Palace built on wilderness lands neighbouring the Louvre. Today, from that royal and imperial mansion only gardens remain. In fact, the monument was burnt during the Paris Commune of 1871, a social conflict degenerated into rebellion. The Gardens were converted for the French style in the 17th century by the landscaper André Le Nôtre, introducing promenade, meditation and relaxation. You can discover the work of Rodin, Giacometti or Maillol, also there are fairground carousels, ponds and fountains, along with the Museum of Orangerie.

Helzear flats or suites enable you to accommodate in a hotel near to the Trocadero, then to take fully advantage of timeless gardens’ peaceful.

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Way for the Photography at the Grand Palais

From a long time, the photography increased at the art rank and has nothing else to envy at other kind of art. Therefore, naturally the Paris International art fair is invited every year at the Grand Palais in Paris. As it has become the unmissable meeting for the professionals, artists, collectors or mere curious, the… Read more »

In the atmosphere of a Parisian brasserie

Paris would not really be the same without its emblematic brasseries. So fara from the ostentation and the plush atmosphere of the luxurious establishments, the brasserie proposes to the guests specialities of the capital city as the Blanquette de veau, the croque-monsieur, the steak with pepper sauce and a large selection of salads. The atmosphere… Read more »

An evening at Broadway

It was in 1957 that the signed Léonard Bernstein West Side Story musical show has been played for the first time in a Broadway’s theatre. The play which takes Romeo and Juillette’s subject over transposed in a popular district of Manhattan remains displayed at almost 1000 shows before to be deported in Europe, success has… Read more »