Paris: Promenades & History

By opening the doors of its famous museums and cafés, rediscover the Paris of the great artists and writers who have lived there. Take part in the many celebrations that have enlivened the history of the French capital. Visit the different Universal Expositions of the 19th century. Descend into subterranean Paris and explore its famous sewers and catacombs. Go in quest of the romanticism of its numerous parks and gardens. Visit the unknown, hidden Paris--the mad projects of certain architects, like the elephant of Place de la Bastille or a Paris under the river. Meet the personalities who have left their mark on Paris's history and its cultural heritage: the artists, architects, and politicians. In short, discover the spirit of Paris and those who have shaped it.