Paris has been called the "City of Lights" for centuries, but the story behind the nickname is brighter than you might think.

Paris is called the City of Lights for two reasons: its early adoption of street lighting and its historic role as a centre ...

Introduction: "Capital of the universe" -- The bridge where Paris became modern : the Pont Neuf -- "Light of the City of Light" : the Place des Vosges -- "Enchanted island" : the Île Saint-Louis -- ...

Beneath Paris’ grand boulevard lies a hidden history filled with buried secrets, ancient passageways, and forgotten worlds. For adventurous travelers and history enthusiasts alike, these underground ...

Even though Jean-Paul Belmondo was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris played an essential role in his career. From 39 quai ...

Paris’s map looks odd at first — the neighborhoods spiral outward like a snail shell. But that swirl hides centuries of ...

In the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the Santé prison, the last large intramural detention center, tells the story of more than 150 years of prison history. From its origins in the 19th century to its ...

“Paris must not fall into the hands of the enemy,” Adolf Hitler told his top general in Paris, “or if it does, he must find there nothing but a field of ruins.” Public domain via Wikimedia Commons The ...