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See. Crazy Horse Experience an intimate cabaret show near the Champs-Élysées, focusing on artistry with light and shadow. Musée des Années 30 Discover 1930s art and atmosphere, including Art Deco and colonial painting, in Boulogne-Billancourt. Wallace Fountains Look for the 2024 reinterpretations of these historic drinking fountains by comic-book artist Cyril Pedrosa.

Eat. Jolyne Find this cocktail den, named as an homage to Dolly Parton, behind a Coiffeur Mixte awning.

Stay. Hotel Costes Experience a new luxury hotel aiming to revolutionize the guest experience in Paris. Airbnbs in the 15th arrondissement Book a newly refurbished apartment with a private balcony offering views of the Eiffel Tower.

Condé Nast TravelerJul 19, 2026

The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne

Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.

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  • Musée d’OrsayMuseumThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
  • Maxim'sRestaurantFamed Paris restaurant with a 1954 menu display
  • Early JuneRestaurantRestaurant where Dan tasted Viognier
  • Canal St. MartinNeighborhoodHistoric meets current-cool canal Must-see 19th-century ingenuity Getting around Leisurely stroll Best for Exploring…
  • LaïzéCaféTaiwanese coffee shop with Tainan blend tasting like wine
  • Elsewhere
  • Bérêche & FilsRestaurantChampagne, FranceFamily-owned grower with a cellar smelling of yeast
  • West VillageNeighborhoodNew York City, United StatesThe West Village is bounded by the Hudson River to the west and 14th Street to the north.
  • Champagne BollingerRestaurantChampagne, FranceHouse tasting La Côte aux Enfants on its grape-growing hill
  • Champagne DelamotteRestaurantChampagne, FranceFounded in 1760, sister house Salon
  • SalonRestaurantChampagne, FranceSister house to Delamotte, known for rare wine releases
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Lonely PlanetJul 17

A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris

Paris’ 20 different districts (called arrondissements), spiral clockwise from the center like a snail shell. Get to know them all with our thorough guide.

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Lonely PlanetJul 17

Where to eat and drink in Paris (according to a local)

Our local writer shares a selection of food and drink destinations that mix old classics with more recent additions that are strong favorites among locals.

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BBC TravelJul 17

'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers

Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.

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Atlas ObscuraJul 14

Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France

This wonderful museum in Boulogne-Billancourt (west of Paris, but accessible by Metro) is devoted to the art and atmosphere of the 1930s, bringing together furniture, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, posters, and decorative objects from the interwar period. What makes it especially compelling is that it does not treat Art Deco as a purely glamorous style. The museum also reflects the world that…

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

8 of the best places to swim in Paris right now

Take a swim in the River Seine or head to a public pool to beat Paris

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  • SeineSightRiver opened to public swimming in 2025.
  • Paris PlagesTheme parkAnnual festival turns Seine banks into urban beaches.
  • Bras MarieSightCentral swimming area with views toward Île Saint-Louis.
  • BercyTrain stationLargest of the three Seine swimming sites.
  • GrenelleTrain stationIt is a part of the 15th arrondissement of the city.
  • Butte-aux-CaillesNeighborhoodHistoric art nouveau public pool with outdoor Nordic pool.
  • Piscine Roger Le GallSightComplex with Olympic-sized pool and smaller second pool.
  • Piscine Joséphine BakerSightFloating open-air pool on a moored barge on the Seine.
  • Bassin de la VilletteSightArtificial lake with free outdoor swimming area.
  • AkwaPlaceRent electric boats for rides on Canal de l'Ourcq.
  • Molitor Hotel & Spa ParisHotelLuxurious hotel with a famous open-air pool.
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Lonely PlanetJul 8

Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris is better than Moulin Rouge here's why

Looking for a cabaret show in Paris? Here

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  • Crazy HorseTheatreSophisticated cabaret show with performers dressed in light and shadow.
  • Moulin RougeTheatreFamous cabaret known for the French cancan dance.
  • Brasserie Fouquet'sRestaurantUpscale restaurant offering dinner packages with Crazy Horse.
  • LasserreRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant offering dinner packages with Crazy Horse.
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National GeographicJul 8

7 summer spritzes to try across Europe

The spritz has long been Europe’s favourite summer cocktail, centuries-old classics served everywhere from Venetian aperitivo spots to rooftop bars in London and Paris.

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  • Le PerchoirRestaurantKnown for inventive cocktails overlooking Paris rooftops
  • Les Jardins du MaraisHotelLeafy garden terrace, perfect Parisian setting
  • Elsewhere
  • Frank’s CaféCaféLondon, United KingdomTop spot for Campari spritz with skyline views
  • Terrazza AperolCaféVenice, ItalyOverlooks a square in Venice’s San Marco district
  • Azotea del CírculoRestaurantMadrid, SpainSweeping views across Madrid’s rooftops at golden hour
  • Camparino in GalleriaBarMilan, ItalyOne of Milan’s most celebrated aperitivo institutions
  • San ZenoPlace of worshipNaturno, ItalyCreated Hugo spritz in 2005
  • Buža BarBarDubrovnik, CroatiaAtmospheric cliffside spot for a Hugo spritz
  • Ca’ SelectRestaurantVenice, ItalyModern bar for Select spritz
  • JaváRestaurantLisbon, PortugalRooftop terrace overlooking Lisbon’s terracotta rooftops
  • Rada Beach RistoranteRestaurantPositano, ItalySea-facing terrace in Positano
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 30

49 Paris Hotels as Gorgeous as the City Itself

Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, there’s a stay here for you.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 26

27 Best Bars in Paris

The City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.

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  • Maison ProustHotelDevoted to Marcel Proust and the Belle Epoque period
  • JolyneRestaurantIntimate wine bar in a former hair salon
  • CoyoteCaféQueer saloon with a vaguely Western aesthetic
  • MésuresRestaurantJazz kissa-inspired listening bar with unique cocktails
  • Bar De VieCaféLow-waste tasting menu restaurant with cocktail pairings
  • Experimental Cocktail ClubBarBenchmark for Parisian cocktail bars, serves unique cocktails
  • FolderolRestaurantNatural wine bar and artisanal ice cream parlor
  • Liquiderie BarBarIndustrial-style bar with natural wine focus
  • KissproofBarSmall bar with a homey feel, known for cocktails
  • Les AmbassadeursRestaurantHigh-class cocktail joint in the Hôtel de Crillon
  • Sister MidnightBarKnown for cocktails and Saturday drag/burlesque shows
  • Bar NouveauPubMarine-inspired decor, seasonal cocktail menu
  • CopperBayRestaurantKnown for creative cocktails and seasonal menu
  • CandelariaBarTop bar known for mezcal selection and seasonal cocktails
  • Cambridge Public HouseBarBritish-inspired pub with changing cocktails
  • Bar HemingwayBarThere’s so much to look at inside this tucked-in and tiny bar at the Ritz Paris at Place Vendôme.
  • Harry's New York BarRestaurantOld school cocktail bar, institution for expats
  • CravanBarCocktail bar with a focus on craft and presentation
  • Bar Sur Le ToitRestaurantThis bar is hard to find because it’s located on the roof of the Hotel Rochechouart —at the tip of rue des Martyrs and…
  • FréquenceBarBar with a focus on cocktails and conversation
  • MoonshinerBar" and "Can I order a slice or do I have to get a whole pie?" The bar's located behind an operating small pizza parlor.
  • Le MaryleboneRestaurantCocktail bar with a focus on French ingredients
  • DanicoBarCocktail bar with a focus on innovative drinks
  • CombatTrain stationBar with a focus on low-waste cocktails
  • Little Red DoorBarMade with Softr, the easiest way to turn your data into internal tools and client portals.
  • Le ServanRestaurant
  • Double DragonRestaurant
  • GrammeRestaurant
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World

Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.

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  • Hotel BalzacHotelModernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.
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  • Gritti PalaceHotelVenice, ItalyGrande dame of Venetian hospitality with canal views.
  • KatikiesHotelSantorini, GreeceStunning views of the caldera and chic minimal design.
  • ChromataHotelSantorini, GreeceOffers private infinity pools.
  • ChromaRestaurantSantorini, GreeceCandlelit dining with local Santorini wine.
  • AnthósRestaurantSantorini, GreeceServes langoustine tartare and sea bass.
  • Grand Park RovinjHotelRovinj, CroatiaPerched above the Adriatic with views of Old Town.
  • OlivieraRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceTerrace offers milk cake and pistachio-studded yogurt.
  • TahirRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceServes wood-fired pizza and baba ghanoush.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Costa NavarinoHotelCosta Navarino, GreeceSuites and villas offer privacy and quiet luxury.
  • La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainRomantic retreat in Serra de Tramuntana foothills.
  • El OlivoRestaurantDeià, SpainOffers Mallorcan flavors for candlelit dinners.
  • Hotel MottoHotelVienna, AustriaIntimate hotel with 1920s Paris design flair.
  • Chez BernardRestaurantVienna, AustriaTop-floor bar with greenery for cocktails and classics.
  • Villa IgieaHotelPalermo, ItalyMasterclass in sophisticated elegance with outdoor terrace.
  • Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection ResortHotelMykonos, GreeceResort with private beach on Ornos Bay.
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, ItalyArt Nouveau retreat on Lake Como with floating pool.
  • La TerrazzaRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyDine on handmade pastas with shaved truffles.
  • TBarRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyTerrace for digestifs with a view.
  • ForestisHotelBressanone, ItalySpa retreat with minimal, nature-driven design.
  • Domaine des EtangsHotelMassignac, France13th-century château overlooking a serene lake.
  • Splendido, A Belmond HotelHotelPortofino, ItalyTimeless retreat above Portofino's glittering bay.
  • Six Senses Douro ValleyHotelLamego, PortugalWellness and wine amid vineyards.
  • Deplar FarmHotelHofsós, IcelandFormer farm on Troll Peninsula for quiet contemplation.
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 20

7 Parisian Airbnbs With Views of the Eiffel Tower

If you’re planning a trip to the City of Love, you might as well do it right.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 16

The 25 Most Charming Airbnbs in Paris

Plus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and tastefully designed stays in the City of Love.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 12

The Ultimate Film Buff’s Bucket List: 8 Hotels You'll Recognize Instantly

Did you know you can book them?

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  • Four Seasons ChicagoHotelChicago, United Statespool scene for Home Alone 2 was filmed here
  • Park Hyatt TokyoHotelRome, Italymade famous by the rendezvous between Bob Harris and Charlotte
  • Four Seasons MauiHotelRome, Italyreported a 425% rise in website visits after White Lotus aired
  • The SavoyPlace of worshipLondon, United KingdomLancaster Ballroom hosted a scene in Notting Hill; also filmed The Crown
  • Plaza Hotel New YorkHotelNew York, United Statesfeatured in Home Alone 2, The Way We Were, and Sleepless in Seattle
  • Relais Bourgondisch CruyceHotelBruges, Belgiumfeatured in the film In Bruges; guests can sit where characters had breakfast
  • The Stanley HotelHotelEstes Park, United Statesinspired Stephen King's The Shining; offers The Shining tours
  • Chateau MarmontHotelLos Angeles, United Statesactor rite of passage; featured in Somewhere and La La Land
  • Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons HotelHotelLos Angeles, United Statescenters Pretty Woman; offers a 'Pretty Woman Package'
  • Hotel Ravla KhempurHotelUdaipur, Indiareal-life location for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Your 2026 Sports Travel Bucket List, From Milan to Mexico

From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.

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  • French OpenFestivalOnly Grand Slam played on clay courts.
  • Tour de FranceFestivalSpans 21 stages across varied terrain.
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  • Six Nations RugbyFestivalLondon, United KingdomEurope's premier rugby tournament uniting six storied nations.
  • Australian OpenFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaKicks off the year's tennis calendar with sun-splashed courts.
  • Hard Rock StadiumSightMiami Gardens, United StatesHosts the coronation game of the college football season.
  • X GamesFestivalAspen, United StatesHosts skiers, snowboarders, and snowmobile athletes.
  • Australian Grand PrixFestivalMelbourne, AustraliaFormula 1 season opener with high-speed drama.
  • Final FourFestivalIndianapolis, United StatesCulmination of March Madness, college basketball.
  • Masters TournamentFestivalAugusta, United StatesElegant rite of spring marked by meticulous course conditions.
  • Boston MarathonFestivalBoston, United StatesWorld's oldest annual marathon embodying perseverance and heart.
  • Kentucky DerbyFestivalLouisville, United StatesMost recognizable event in American horse racing.
  • Champions League FinalFestivalBudapest, HungaryCulminating match of European club football.
  • 2026 FIFA World CupFestivalMexico City, MexicoFirst edition to feature 48 teams across three countries.
  • NBA FinalsFestivalNew York, United StatesDetermines the league champion through a best-of-seven series.
  • US OpenFestivalSouthampton, United StatesOne of golf’s four major championships.
  • WimbledonFestivalLondon, United KingdomOldest tennis tournament in the world defined by traditions.
  • British Grand PrixFestivalSilverstone, United KingdomOne of Formula 1’s longest-running races.
  • PalioFestivalSiena, ItalyHistoric horse race contested between Siena’s districts.
  • WNBA All-Star WeekendFestivalChicago, United StatesHighlights the league’s top players and women's basketball growth.
  • Commonwealth GamesFestivalGlasgow, United KingdomEvent structured around shared histories, bringing athletes together.
  • 2026 Winter OlympicsFestivalMilan, ItalyAlpine, skating, and ice competitions set against Dolomites.
  • Super Bowl LXFestivalSanta Clara, United StatesAmerica's unofficial national holiday, sport and cultural showcase.
  • T20 World CupFestivalMumbai, IndiaCricket's fastest format with explosive batting and stadiums.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter GamesFestivalMilan, ItalyShowcases athletes competing in six para-sports.
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 16, 2025

I Base My Travels Around Perfume—Here Are 7 Cities to Visit for an Olfactory Immersion

Let your nose wander through destinations with a rich perfume history.

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Atlas ObscuraNov 12, 2025

L'Évasion (The Escape) in Nantes, France

When the philanthropist Sir Richard Wallace funded the eponymous drinking fountains for the city of Paris in 1872, he collaborated with French sculptor Charles-Auguste Lebourg, a native of Nantes, to bring his vision to life. The fountains, designed in the aftermath of the 1870-1871 Siege of Paris to provide clean drinking water to the city's inhabitants, soon became famous in France and abroad…

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 6, 2025

What to Wear in Paris, According to French Fashion Designer Jeanne Damas

French fashion designer Jeanne Damas is sharing her guide to Parisienne style.

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Smithsonian MagazineOct 22, 2025

Why Paris Designed Its Peculiarly Popular Grand Graveyards to Evoke a Celebration of Life Amid All the Death

Cemeteries that inspired parks serve as unlikely tourist attractions in the City of Light and prove that the end of the line is just the start of a new story

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 17, 2025

13 Best Boutique Hotels in Paris, From Design-Forward Stays to Petit Palaces

Here are the most stylish spots in France's capital city.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 15, 2025

28 Best Places for Shopping in Paris

As the French say, “Bon shopping!”

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  • Canal Saint-MartinSightarea with small brands in fashion and homewares
  • Louis VuittonPlaceA Louis Vuitton mecca!
  • HermèsPlaceAnother day, another luxury flagship.
  • ChanelPlaceIt is privately owned by French brothers, Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, through the holding company Chanel Limited,…
  • BalenciagaPlaceIt designs, manufactures and markets ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and…
  • Le MaraisSuburbdistrict with boutiques and concept stores
  • Saint-Germain-des-PrésNeighborhoodarea with antique shops and high-end retailers
  • Le Bon MarchéPlacemost iconic department store on the Left Bank
  • MontmartreNeighborhoodarea for cafés, furniture, and vintage shops
  • La SamaritaineAttraction19th-century landmark reopened with upscale focus
  • Golden TriangleRestaurantaffluent section with luxury behemoths like Dior
  • SeineSightIts drainage basin is in the Paris Basin covering most of northern France.
  • GuerlainSighticonic outpost on the Champs-Élysées dating back to 1914
  • Galeries LafayetteSightThe flagship store is located on Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.
  • Hermès boutiqueSightrestored wood-paneled façade and gilded lettering
  • Galeries Lafayette Champs-ÉlyséesSightconcept flagship in an Art Deco landmark
  • Louis Vuitton Maison Champs-ÉlyséesSightlargest Louis Vuitton location in the world
  • EmpreintesHotelconcept store in a 1930s workshop
  • Officine Universelle BulySightshop with botanical-based beauty products
  • MerciSightindependent concept boutique spread over three floors
  • La Grande ÉpicerieRestaurantfine-foods emporium adjoining Le Bon Marché
  • 7L BookstoreSightbookshop focused on photography, design, and architecture
  • DeyrolleSightinstitution specializing in taxidermy and entomology
  • Marin MontagutSightshop with playful homewares and travel ephemera
  • ChinemachineSightquirky Montmartre friperie (second-hand clothing store)
  • L'Objet Qui ParleSightvintage shop with curiosities like animal skulls and mirrors
  • DiorPlace
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

The Coolest Places Around the World From Where You Can Mail a Letter

Send snail mail from high up in the mountains or under the sea at these postal landmarks around the world.

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  • Eiffel TowerSightTower with a first-level post office.
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  • Port LockroySightGoudier Island, AntarcticaWorld's southernmost post office, museum, penguin colony.
  • Hideaway IslandSightMele, VanuatuIslet with the world's only underwater post office.
  • North Everest Base CampSightTingri, ChinaLocation of the world's highest temporary post office.
  • Dal LakeSightSrinagar, IndiaLake with a floating post office.
  • Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaCave system with an underground post office.
  • MolokaiNeighborhoodHoolehua, United StatesIsland with a post office that mails coconuts.
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

How a Father-Daughter Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro Shaped a Life

Climbing the storied mountain with her dad taught Christine Chitnis what kind of traveler—and what kind of parent—she wanted to become

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The New York TimesOct 13, 2025

Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.

The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 2, 2025

14 Unwritten Rules for Visiting Paris, From Etiquette to Attitude

Everything Parisians want you to know before you visit, from how to navigate public transit to when to eat and apéro.

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  • Saint-Germain-des-PrésNeighborhoodIts official borders are the River Seine on the north, the rue des Saints-Pères on the west, between the rue de…
  • MontmartreNeighborhoodIt is 130 m (430 ft) high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank.
  • Eiffel TowerSighttourists take selfies here
  • Emily in ParisPlaceVeteran production designer Anne Seibel shares where Emily goes next.
  • French Side TravelPlaceYour local travel agency for France.
  • LouvreMuseumIt is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement (district) and home to some of the most…
  • Avenue MontaigneNeighborhoodglitzy avenue passed by bus route 80
  • Au Pied de CochonRestaurantopen 7 days a week, serves continuously
  • ChinatownFast food
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Atlas ObscuraJul 8, 2025

Phono Museum Paris in Paris, France

The Phono Museum in Pigalle near Montmartre is an audiophile's dream. Its extensive collection of gramophones, record players, and musical equipment will take you on a journey from the birth of sound recording through decades of musical technology. The best part, and what makes this place worth the cost of admission, is that everything works, from Thomas Edison-era wax cylinders to more recent…

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National GeographicApr 8, 2019

See 23 of the world’s most enchanting libraries

It has been said that reading books is surreal: You stare at marked slices of tree for hours on end, hallucinating vividly. Book lovers, therefore, are a strange bunch. They spend hours by themselves, ...

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