Articles tagged ‘History’
Stuck in a traffic jam?
By Parisgirl | January 5th, 2007 |
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Things could be worse.
Consider the fact that after more than twenty assassination attempts, Henry IV was finally stabbed to death while he was stuck in a Paris traffic jam on May 14th, 1610.
Paris News Stories that never Grow Old
By Parisgirl | December 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
I stumbled across this news story written by Jon Henley for the Guardian (Sept. 2004)about the underground movie theater located beneath the Palais du Chaillot. I had actually read about the huge complex in that locale that had been opened at one time and intended for public access - there is a neverending [...]
Thought for the Day
By Parisgirl | December 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
What would have happened if Louis XV had married Empress Elizabeth of Russia rather than Marie Leczinska of Poland? If Elizabeth had married Louis XV,she would have probably not remained in Russia long enough to choose Catherine the Great as the daughter for the Archduke Peter and there may never have been a Catherine [...]
A Little History - Pont Saint Michel
By Parisgirl | December 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Like London, Paris is a city defined by its bridges. Building began on Pont Saint Michel in 1378. In those days the bridge was covered with townhouses for craftsmen including tanners and shoemakers. To get an idea of what the medieval Pont Saint Michel looked like, you’d have to go to Florence, [...]
Miraculous, Mystical Paris
By Parisgirl | December 8th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
If you’re checking out St. Sulpice after having read the Da Vinci Code, you’re in the same neighborhood as the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal, rue du Bac, Metro: Sevres Babylone. Visions seemed to be abound in France in the 19th century. You’ve probably already heard about St. Bernadette at Lourdes, but [...]
History of Paris Architecture at the Musee d’Orsay
By Parisgirl | September 2nd, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Needless to say a first visit to Musee d’Orsay will take you straight to the Monets and the Manets, the Renoirs and the Gaugins on the third floor, but during your next visit to the museum, don’t forget to visit the second level which describes much about Paris architecture. There’s a model of the [...]
RE: Around and About Paris by Thirza Vallois
By Parisgirl | August 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Excerpts from Thirza Vallois’s book series “Around and About Paris” are posted at www.parisvoice.com under the heading Paris Yesterday. You can also visit Thirza Vallois’w website. www.thirzavallois.com.
Vallois describes the history of each arrondissement - the 18th which includes Montmartre, for example. If you are eager to delve into the history of a [...]
Mini History of Paris
By Parisgirl | August 16th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Micro-Mini History of Paris (Part I)
Chris Card Fuller
When you think of Parisian history, think Water, Walls, Stones and Bones.
If there is a city today called Paris, it’s thanks to the Seine River. A Celtic tribe known as the Parisi used the Seine as its main ‘avenue’ for fishing and trade. Considering that the [...]
Help Wanted
By BootsnAll | November 10th, 2005 | 2 Comments »
G’day! You’ve reached a section of Paris Logue that is, sadly, empty.
In time, however, it will be filled with all sorts of fantastic information, so if this particular subject is your bag, bookmark it and come back later.
Meanwhile, why not encourage us to get off the couch and write about what interests you! Contact us [...]
