Let's Go

Paris

A tour through the City of Lights - its history, people, food and more.

Hosted byHelen Zaltzman

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

8 CLIPS33 MINS

Clip 1 of 8

Why You Have to Go Up the Eiffel Tower

Walking around the Eiffel Tower alone is already impressive. But going up its three levels is just awe-inspiring.

Stuff You Should Know

4 MINS

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Notre-Dame de Paris: The Heart of Paris

Popularized by Disney's adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, ‘The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,’ the Notre-Dame de Paris is dear and near to the hearts of all Parisians.

Overheard at National Geographic

2 MINS

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The Man Who Built Paris

One man is almost entirely responsible for the look of the city of Paris - Baron Haussmann. Time to learn about the would-be Aqua Duke.

The Earful Tower: Paris

3 MINS

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The Smelly Truth About Versailles

The Palace of Versailles was Louis the XIV’s obsession, with more than 2000 rooms and…no bathrooms.

The Good Life France podcast

3 MINS

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Great Underappreciated Paris Museums

It’s not all about the Louvre, there are so many other great Parisian museums. Learn about the hidden Parisian museums you ought to visit on 'Travel with Rick Steves.'

Travel with Rick Steves

4 MINS

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A City of Cafes & Conversations

Paris wouldn’t be Paris without its iconic corner cafes and bistros. From Cafe de Flore to Le Procope, the Parisian cafe is a staple of Paris’ lifestyle and charm.

City Breaks

5 MINS

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Why Desk Lunches Are Illegal In Paris

Learn about the history of lunch breaks in Paris and how it has affected France’s perception of food and when and how to eat.

The Sporkful

5 MINS

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The Making of Paris

How did Paris go from being just another European city under the Roman Empire to becoming the world’s cultural hub that it is today?

History's Greatest Cities

4 MINS

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