ALTERNATIVE PARIS archives

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) Is it possible to have a world metropolis without cars? The Municipality of Paris has been looking for the answer to this question for a long time and has been testing whether a lifestyle without motor vehicles is possible in urban life by organizing the "Journée Sans Voiture - Day Without Cars in Paris" event since 2015. The event was previously held every year in September, but over time it was held every month.

Important days

La Fête De La Musique – Festival of Music

June 15, 2018 2 reviews

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) La Fête De La Musique, which started in 1982 with the initiative of French Minister of Culture Jack Lang and later spread throughout Europe, is held every year on June 21, that is, on the evening when the sun sets at the latest, in many parts of the world. It is celebrated as Music Day in Europe, France and of course in all corners of Paris. In this very special music evening, both professional and

Loire Valley Castles

Cheverny Castle – Château de Cheverny

February 2 2018 Not commented

(Last Update: 26.01.2025) Cheverny Castle - Since Château de Cheverny is one of the most important among the 80 castles worth visiting in the Loire Valley, it is among the most popular castles and deserves this attention to the fullest. That's why we will get to know this place together as the second castle in our Loire Valley Castles article series. Located approximately 200 km from Paris

Museums-Palaces

Freemasonry Museum – Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie

17 Nov 2017 Not commented

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) Paris is an interesting city. It is possible to find many interesting events or places here that are suitable for everyone and every taste and that you cannot easily see anywhere else. In this article, we will get to know one of such places, the Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie, which we can call the Masonic Museum or Freemasonry Museum, which I think may interest many people. Since I don't like making judgments on subjects I don't know, I'll make an evaluation on Freemasonry.

Eating and drinking

Skyline Bar & Lounge – La Défense

2 reviews

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) There are not many options in Paris to enjoy eating and drinking while watching the city from a tall building. That's why I'm trying to share the places I discovered with you, so that those who have the time and opportunity can benefit from these beauties. This time we are in one of those places, Skyline. Skyline Bar & Lounge is located in La Défense, Europe's largest financial centre, Meliá Paris La

Other

“Car Free Day” in Paris – Paris Journée Sans Voiture (1 October 2017)

September 29, 2017 3 reviews

(Last Update: 25.03.2023) I used to write a separate article every year for the Day Without Cars - Journée Sans Voiture event, which is organized to get the answer to the question of whether life without a car is possible in a world metropolis like Paris, but now I have written a separate article every year in order to collect all the information together and share up-to-date information. I decided to review it at the link below. Get up to date information on this subject

Places to visit

Square des Peupliers

September 1, 2017 1 Review

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) In Paris, sometimes you can suddenly come across completely different neighborhoods, streets and houses among the magnificent Haussmanien buildings on those wide boulevards and sometimes among the neighborhoods consisting of contemporary multi-storey buildings. In this article, I would like to introduce you to one of such places, Square des Peupliers and the Village des Peupliers right next to it. I often say that I do not go to the eastern side of Paris, because

Important Buildings

Arsenal Pavilion

August 11, 2017 Not commented

(Last Update: 28.01.2025) If architecture and urban planning are your interests, if you are a model enthusiast like me, or if you are curious about the historical development of Parisian architecture and the projects planned for the future, and if you would like to tour the interior of a highly aesthetic and historical building for free, this article is about The Pavillon de l'Arsenal that I will introduce to you is the place just for you. Pavillon de l'Arsenal (pavilion de l'Arsenal or pavilion de l'Arsenal)

Paris Circle

Province

July 28, 2017 11 reviews

(Last Update: 23.01.2025) We won't be able to finish our tour of Paris and its surroundings; I don't want it to end, but I will continue to introduce and share what I have learned. In this article, we will get to know a very special place near Paris, the historical medieval town of Provins. Located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Paris, Provins can be reached in about an hour and a half by the Ligne P, or P line, train departing from Gare de l'Est.

For kids

France Thumbnail

July 21, 2017 5 reviews

(Last Update: 02.03.2025) In this article, we will get to know France Miniature, a wonderful model park that you can visit around Paris and which is very enjoyable not only for children but also for those who can always keep the child inside them alive. Especially if you are one of those who turned their nose up and postponed your trip for a long time like me, you will regret it as much as I did :) But never mind, it may be too late.