Centuries whisper secrets within these timeworn walls. Welcome to Cour Peulot. This isn’t just another street. It is a portal to a hidden Paris.
Paris was once named Lutetia during Roman times. The vestige of which can still be spied around parts of the city today.
Many high fashion name brands began in the French capital. They include Chanel Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton. Paris Fashion Week has been held annually in the French capital since 1973.
There are well over 100 museums in Paris. They include the Louvre Museum and the Musee d’Orsay. The Louvre Museum boasts the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa.
Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements. The smallest arrondissement in Paris is the second arrondissement. It covers a space of just 0.992 km2.
The oldest cafe in Paris dates back to the 17th-century. It is situated on Cour du Commerce Saint Andre. The eatery of Le Procope was established in 1686.
The Patron Saint of Paris is Saint Genevieve. She diverted Attila and his army away from Paris. This saved the city from siege.
The River Seine has two natural islands. They are the ile Saint-Louis and the ile de la Cite. Drinking fountains can be found all across the city. The Wallace Fountains have served up water to Parisians since the 19th-century.
The Mona Lisa was once stolen. It took over a day for anyone to even notice.
Paris has over 400 Art Nouveau buildings. Most of the Art Nouveau buildings can be found in the 7th and 16th arrondissement. No one knows how Paris became the City of Light.
Paris is located in the ile de France region. It is the 75th department of France. The Louvre is the largest museum in the world. It boasts over 380000 pieces.
The Eiffel Tower is not the most visited monument in Paris. The Pont Neuf is the oldest surviving bridge in Paris. The first ever Tour de France started in Paris. It began as a competition between two rival newspapers. It covers a distance of over 2000 miles.
As you stand here at Cour Peulot feel the weight of history. Paris was founded as Lutetia. The city has transformed. It has grown. It has become a beacon of art and fashion. Even survival. As you leave Cour Peulot remember that Paris is always a good idea.