Torcy Things to Do

Once the main venue in Paris for rock concerts, the Zénith now has more competition in landing the big shows. Nevertheless, this whimsical, tent-like structure still hosts a good number of the international groups that come to... more

When it comes to name-dropping, this cemetery knows no peer; it has been called the "grandest address in Paris." A free map of Père-Lachaise is available at the newsstand across from the main entrance.Everybody from Sara... more

This church, while retaining its function as a sacred space, is rendered utterly modern by the character and design of its architecture. Created by André Schulz in 1993, the simple, straightforward appearance creates a welcomin... more

This imposing building wasn't built in a day. In the 12th Century, king Philippe-Auguste commissioned the construction of a manor house in the Bois de Vincennes. It was fortified two centuries later. Its flamboyant gothic style... more

This classy old church was constructed back in the 16th Century. Notre-Dame de Villepinte is situated in the center of Villepinte across from town hall, and has weathered nearly four centuries of distinguished heritage. It is p... more

The Saint Marthe Parish of Pantin, part of the Saint-Denis diocese, is housed in a lovely, tan-colored stone church with a slate-roofed spire. Elaborate dentillation decorates the wallspace just below the roof, above an imposin... more

This breathtakingly beautiful church is situated in the 19th arrondissement of Paris. Église Saint Jean-Baptiste de Belleville was constructed in the 12th Century and classified as a historic monument in 1930. It is a stunning... more

The Saint Germain Church of Vitry-sur-Seine is a remarkable example of ancient architecture, built between the 12th and the 14th Centuries in Roman and Gothic architectural styles. The church, itself classified as a national Hi... more

A magnificent, 400-hectare (988-acre) space of greenery and waterways just north of the town itself, the Parc de la Courneuve offers forest, lakes, waterfalls, hills, glens, and grassland for adventurous visitors to explore. Ce... more

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loraloralora said

… on the Seine...we were going to get on at Hotel de Ville (3 blocks from our hotel), then cruise past the Eiffel… continue reading »