 Wall of Love (Mur des Je t’aime)
There's a public garden located in Square Jehan Rictus near the Place des Abbesses in Montmartre. The old town hall of Montmartre was located here from 1837 to 1882. The square is named after a French poet. In 2000, artists Fédéric Baron and Claire Kito created an interesting mural for the square. There are 612 tiles of enamelled lava. The phrase "I love you" is featured 311 times in 250 languages. The two artists wanted the wall to reflect the union of all people. Info: 18th/Metro: Abbesses. Just north of the Place des Abbesses. Admission: Free. For more unique Paris sights, you can order the book through this link: https://amzn.to/3w5OdJg Unique Paris: Discover the hidden sights, museums, parks, and churches in the City of Light!1/24/2024  Paris is home to some of the most popular tourist spots in the world. But there’s so much more to see! For every Eiffel Tower, Louvre, or Notre-Dame there are scores of insider destinations just waiting to be discovered, often without the crowds.
Museums for every interest. Specialist shopping for every desire! Glorious gardens and amazing architecture. Whether you’re craving a unique souvenir, authentic dining, a romantic coupe de Champagne or unbridled nightlife, it’s probably closer than you think; and not only in the city center. Feeling adventurous? Check out the fabled sewers or catacombes filled with human bones – or get a panoramic vista with a thrilling balloon ride. History, art, fashion, fun... From the macabre to the marvelous, if you can imagine it, you’ll find it in Paris. (And now you’ll know just where to look!)  Our Spain guides are available on Amazon in paperback and ebook.
The 12th edition of Eating & Drinking in Paris: French Menu Translator and Restaurant Guide has just been released. Our full color 2023 edition of Wining & Dining in Paris: Sights, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Wine Shops, Food Shops, and More! is also now available.
Our French Riviera guide has been updated and is for sale at: http://www.madeeasytravelguides.com/provence-and-the-french-riviera-made-easy.html  As we get ready to travel to France to update our Nice and the French Riviera Made Easy guide, here are a few of the fabulous towns we will be visiting.  Nice: Nice has 300 sunny days a year, important historical sights and museums, a fabulous Old Town, and great dining. We'll revisit the Matisse and Chagall museums while here.
Menton: Lovely, and somewhat sedate, Menton is on the Italian border. It doesn't always feel very French, because of its location and its large ex-pat population, but its warm climate and gorgeous setting makes it a great day trip from Nice. Villefranche-sur-Mer: You can walk along the Mediterranean Sea to nearby Villefranche. Dine on the port at one of the splendid restaurants. A wonderful excursion from Nice. Cannes: Glamorous Cannes is an alluring resort with nearly perfect weather. It's known for its international film festival. We'll be there during the festival, so who knows who we'll run into! French Riviera: From St-Tropez to Monaco to La Turbie, the French Riviera is a fabulous destination. For more information on Nice and the French Riviera, check out our travel guide: https://amzn.to/43KAuE3  The amazing California desert has something for everyone, from the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Salton Sea. In Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, you can visit the Living Zoo and Gardens, where you can feed the giraffes, or escape the heat by taking a ride on the breathtaking Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. We’ve included some quirky sights like the world’s largest thermometer, enormous steel-and-concrete dinosaurs, and a dome said to have been designed by aliens. We’ll also guide you to the spectacular hiking trails in the state and national parks in the desert. And when you need to refuel, we’ve included insider tips on cafes, restaurants, and shops that are scattered throughout the desert. This concise pocket guide will help you plan your trip with confidence. Get ready to explore the hidden, offbeat, and captivating attractions of the California desert. From the authors of Palm Springs Made Easy, San Diego Made Easy, and Southern California Made Easy.   Made Easy Travel Guides: The perfect gift for the traveler!
www.madeeasytravelguides.com My first book, Eating & Drinking in Spanish, was published 25 years ago by Capra Press of Santa Barbara, CA. When it went out of business, the travel guides were picked up by Open Road Publishing/Simon & Schuster in New York. Some of those early guides are now in their 11th edition. Here's a look at how that first Spain guide changed over the years. Barcelona and Madrid books have been added to our Spain travel guides.
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AuthorsAndy Herbach is the author of the Eating & Drinking series of menu translators and restaurant guides, including Eating & Drinking in Italy , Eating & Drinking in Paris , and Eating & Drinking in Spain and Portugal . He is also the co-author of Wining & Dining in Paris and Archives
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