Art Nouveau Paris: Hector Guimard
Paul Heymont shares images and background on some of the work of the architect who helped create the image of Paris as we know it
Paul Heymont shares images and background on some of the work of the architect who helped create the image of Paris as we know it
The Pont Neuf station has bright coin-themed art reflecting its proximity to Paris's historic mint
Paul Heymont takes a loving look at the Paris buildings created at the turn of the last century by Jules Lavirotte, one of the leaders of Paris Art Nouveau
The speed limit on Paris's Péripherique is dropping to 50 km/h, about 30 mph, for environmental and safety reasons, but not without a fight in sight
Paul Heymont returns to visit a church whose exterior has intrigued him for several years
Montmartre has long been home to budding artists, whose work you can admire and purchase on its streets.
A sweeping change does away with complicated fare zones, and will result in lower fares for many, despite a rise in basic fare
The whimsical animated fountain designed by Jean Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle has finally re-opened after several years
In honor of passing the host role for the Olympics, Paris and Los Angeles are having a bit of fun with transit station names
Paris and its region are promising to make public transport fully-accessible, but it will be a long and expensive process
Paris's Mayor says the rings will remain, despite a swell of opposition
Paris's second main airport now has a direct Metro connection to the heart of the city
A new museum has opened focused on the presidents of France and on the nearby Élysée Palace where they live.
With only days to go before the start of the Olympics, prominent Paris politicians are ready to test the water
A loving look at the big clocks of a favorite Paris museum