Exceptional places for a visit in Paris

In our first article, you discovered ten incredible places for a visit in Paris!

Let’s continue our tour of Paris in order to discover other monuments, buildings that will be perfect for your visit to Paris!

Square René-Le-Gall

 

First, let’s start by discovering the person whom the name of this square pays tribute to. René Le Gall was a communist municipal councilor in this 13th arrondissement. Because he was a communist, he was arrested by the French authorities in 1939, during the German occupation. In 1942, for belonging to the Resistance, he was shot by the Nazi authorities.

 

This square dates back to 1938. It is the work of the French architect Jean-Charles Moreux. Also called the Jardin des Gobelins, with 3 hectares of land, this square has a neoclassical style.

 

In addition, it is classified as a historical monument. The square has also been enlarged several times, towards rue Emile-Deslandres and rue des Cordelières.

 

In this square, you will find obelisks, well-trimmed hedges and even a horse chestnut tree!

 

Young and old can even have fun in the playgrounds, sandboxes and on the sports course.

 

Take advantage of your visit in Paris to discover this charming square!

 

The address: Square René-Le-Gall, 75013 Paris

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Chateau de la Reine Blanche (or Castle of the White Queen)

 

It is a castle dating back to the end of the 15th century. The Gobelin family is the initial owner of this castle. It was a family of famous dyers. It is a renaissance style castle. Over time, the castle has become a brewery or even a tile factory!

 

So, during your visit in Paris, take the time to explore this two-floors castle with beautiful windows and two magnificent helix-shaped staircases. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit a listed historical monument.

 

The address: 17 Rue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris

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Place de l’Abbé-Hénocque and Rue Dieulafoy

 

You must absolutely visit this place! Indeed, there you will find narrow houses in yellow, green, pink or blue colors.

 

Then, in the rue Dieulafoy admire houses also all in color and above all identical!

 

The address: 75013 Paris

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Church of Notre-Dame-du-Travail

 

The construction of this church began in 1897 and ended in 1902. It has been listed as a historic monument since 2016. What sets it apart from other churches? Its unusual architecture, atypical and very different from any other church.
This church was born out of the idea of creating a place where neighborhood workers can meet. This therefore explains its name! Travail means work!

 

The address: 59 Rue Vercingétorix, 75014 Paris

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Comédie-Italienne

 

Near to this industrial style church you have the Comédie-Italienne! In this theater, plays from the famous commedia dell’arte are performed in French. The atmosphere in this theater will make you travel to Italy!

 

So that’s not too bad for a visit to Paris!

 

The address: 17 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Paris

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Bigot facade

 

It is a facade from 1910, with an art-deco style, large windows. In addition, it is a sublime ceramic facade. You can even visit the interior to discover twenty artist studios!

 

The address: 31 Rue Campagne-Première, 75014 Paris

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Cité Bauer

 

What stands out in this street is the gate of one of his houses! Indeed, in this street is a rather original portal. It is from the house of Alexander Mezei, a Hungarian artist who built this portal himself. On this wooden gate, we can see two large hearts which are inlaid there.

 

In addition, this visit in Paris will allow you to admire a magnificent flowery street.

 

The address: Cité Bauer, 75014 Paris

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Bourdelle Museum

 

This museum is located in the places where Antoine Bourdelle, French sculptor, lived and worked. There, you will find masterpieces, sculptures as well as drawings, watercolors but also photographs. It was Antoine Bourdelle himself who imagined this museum in order to save the work of his life.

 

The address: 18 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris

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Artesian wells

 

If you go through the 16th arrondissement, go see the fountain in Square Lamartine. The beauty of this fountain? Its artesian wells!

 

The address: Square Lamartine, 75016 Paris

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Ennery Museum

 

It is a magnificent museum exhibiting works belonging to Asian art. There are 7OOO objects from the collection of Clémence d´Ennery, French actress and collector.

 

These are objects that will give you a taste of Asia during your visit in Paris!

 

The address: 59 Avenue Foch, 75016 Paris

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Here is our guide to ten exceptional places to discover during your visit in Paris! These are atypical places full of charms that will make your visit to Paris unforgettable!

 

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