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Continue reading →: Picpus Cemetery: a silent witness of the French RevolutionTucked away behind a discreet wooden gate at 35 Rue de Picpus, far from the crowds that fill Père-Lachaise or Montmartre, lies one of the most poignant places in France: The Cimetière de Picpus, a cemetery serving as a memorial and sanctuary, built upon the very soil where the French…
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Continue reading →: Musée Roybet-Fould: A 19th-Century Hidden Gem in CourbevoieSituated just outside Paris, only a stone’s throw from the terminus of metro line 3, the Musée Roybet-Fould combines 19th-century architecture with a lesser known, but important artistic legacy and a historically significant collection of paintings. At first sight, the building resembles an urban palace, but it is inside, and…
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Continue reading →: Parisian personalities: Marguerite BellangerFour years ago, I stumbled upon the story of a woman who has lingered in my thoughts ever since. She wasn’t a queen, a writer, or a revolutionary, but her life was remarkable nevertheless. History remembers her as Marguerite Bellanger, but she entered this world bearing a different name. Humble…
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Continue reading →: “New Paris: from Monet to Morisot”- Kunstmuseum Den HaagNowadays, Paris is almost synonymous with cream-colored buildings, idyllic black wrought-iron balconies, and wide boulevards dotted with monuments. But until the mid-19th century, the city looked very different. Paris was a gloomy city, full of narrow, dark alleyways and patched-up medieval buildings, with hardly any space for modern amenities. The…
Timetravelling to Paris
Bonjour,
I’m Cathérine
If you’ve ever been captivated by the vintage elegance of Paris and the mysteries hidden in its shadows, you’re in the right place. This blog was born from my love of history, fashion, and the fascinating stories behind it. From the dazzling rise of haute couture to the eerie tales of Victorian poisonings, I invite you to explore with me a world both glamorous and dark. Let’s uncover the past together!
Timetravelling to Paris 