Thanks for watching everyone! If interested in helping to support my Paris projects you can check out www.patreon.com/afrenchfryeinparis - always appreciated!
Just returned from Paris where I took my extended family on this tour. They loved it. Nice to know that you can continue up and along the garden stairs and path and return to the Tocadero that way. Thanks so much. A highlight of our trip.
Regarding your reference to the Stalingrad metro station, the station was previously called Aubervilliers - Boulevard de la Villette. In 1946 it was renamed "Stalingrad" in honour of the Soviet victory at the Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 - February 1943). The section of Boulevard de la Villette near the station was named Place de Stalingrad at the time as well. Given all the battle-related place names in Paris, I just wanted to clarify that the battle in question was during WWII and not the Napoleonic era as so many are.
I recently learned that the statue of Luis de Camoes has one eye closed because of a battle wound. He lost his right eye in a naval battle in the Strait of Gibraltar.
I had the great fortune to live in Passy for a month and walked by this garden and never knew what these doorways were until I watched this video. Thank you Corey! Superbe!
Thank you sooo much for the scenery and history. I felt I've been to Paris now lol. This is going to be a rich and reliable reference for my writing. Thank you once again!
The gimbal and wide angle lens adds a smooth professional quality. What a mood! I feel like I’m in Paris. Thank you! Excellent tours with the wisdom and peacefulness not to fill up the audio completely with words. Just the right balance of talking and contemplation, an aesthetic touch that is your own. Bravo! Subscribed. ✅
Thanks I really appreciate that - those are exactly the sorts of things I try to take into consideration, in hopes of improving the experience a little bit more each time. I look forward to sharing more of Paris with you 👍🏻
I've just found your videos,you are so informative about Paris where I am hoping to visit in September so I am learning lots of information from your films.
Thanks Jane I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I love this city and sharing it with people around the world has become my passion. I look forward to sharing more of the city with you and I perhaps our paths will cross in September!
Thanks I appreciate that - I’m glad you enjoyed this episode! Paris is even more rich in history than you might expect, and for those who want to dig deeper there’s a new anecdote or character around every corner. I love it! Have a great day.
Regarding Camoes' right eye, according to Wikipedia: "He enlisted in the overseas militia, and traveled to Ceuta in the fall of 1549. During a battle with the Moors, he lost the sight in his right eye. He returned to Lisbon in 1551, a changed man, living a bohemian lifestyle." Of course, this is Wikipedia, so only as good as the source.
I recently learned that the statue of Luis de Camoes has one eye closed because of a battle wound. He lost his right eye in a naval battle in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Corey: I am a Francophile from Louisiana. I don't often see your video tours live, but try to see the replays. This was another good outing in an area I knew little about. Looking at the first bust you showed at the bottom of the staircase, of the writer Camoens. You didn't mention it and perhaps I read into it more than is there, but the way the plume and livre sit above the sword (epee?), could the sculptor have been indicating "The pen is mightier than the sword"? That saying came into being in 1839, if that fits as to when the sculpture was done. Perhaps others noticed. Great programs.
Hey there, thanks for the support! Interesting theory about the bust...I suppose it could be the case. There’s very little substantial info available about this piece, and I’m personally still trying to find out why he of all people were placed here. I was looking for maybe a Portuguese embassy nearby but so far, no. Thanks for leaving a comment and have a great day!
El punto central del TROCADÉRO 1874 a 1932 era un Templo Teatro justo en el medio de esas 2 alas semicirculares ,hay unas cuántas fotos ,pero desconozco si fué por la guerra o por cambiar la arquitectura de París que demolieron dicha estructura .Saludos desde México Guadalajara.
I’m glad you think so - I find it quite intriguing, as with so many other random forgotten stories about why things are the way they are. 😊 I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! I look forward to sharing more with you in future episodes.
Maybe the statue of Luis de Camoes, winks a cautionary note. He refers to his mythic creature Adamastor, who stands guard, at a beautiful site opening up to the Cape of Good Hope, winking at the knowledge some people will perish as they cross the Cape of Good Hope.
Great tour and informative too. I could not help but google the wink...”Luís de Camões - Wikipedia Wikipedia › wiki › Luís_de_Camões luis de camoes eye from en.m.wikipedia.org Luís Vaz de Camões is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's ... During a battle with the Moors, he lost the sight in his right eye. He returned to Lisbon in 1551, a changed man, ... Thanks again for your efforts !
Thanks Ken! Another astute and studious viewer also enlightened me with that fact. I love when we can help each other learn about this city! Thanks for your efforts and thanks for watching this episode 👍🏻
I often wonder why Paris does not have a world-renown underground museum encapsulating both creation and maintenance of the railways (metro, RER...etc.) and the secret catacombs you speak of here. I think it would be fascinating and of interest to many. Maybe someday.......Enlighten me if there is something like this already. To date, I have not been able to find anything even remotely similar, only the tour of the Paris sewer system, which was interesting and disgusting at the same time.
The only historical displays/signage I’ve found about underground Paris are the rooms at the beginning of the Catacombs itinerary. But that’s only the stone quarry history and doesn’t mention the metro system at all. It’s certainly a rich part of the city’s past and I agree that a proper (underground) museum dedicated to this stuff would be great. Thanks for the comment!
@@afrenchfryeinparis I agree, an in-depth museum would be great. (Hah...pun intended!). I came across these articles while searching: www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2011/02/paris-catacombs/ & worldinparis.com/secret-paris-underground-parisian-metro-catacombs-of-paris-tour-lutetia-paris-hidden-gems.
Thanks for watching everyone! If interested in helping to support my Paris projects you can check out www.patreon.com/afrenchfryeinparis - always appreciated!
Just returned from Paris where I took my extended family on this tour. They loved it. Nice to know that you can continue up and along the garden stairs and path and return to the Tocadero that way. Thanks so much. A highlight of our trip.
Excellent content!!!!! WOW!!!!! THANKS AGAIN FOR SO MUCH INFORMATION!!!!
Regarding your reference to the Stalingrad metro station, the station was previously called Aubervilliers - Boulevard de la Villette. In 1946 it was renamed "Stalingrad" in honour of the Soviet victory at the Battle of Stalingrad (August 1942 - February 1943). The section of Boulevard de la Villette near the station was named Place de Stalingrad at the time as well.
Given all the battle-related place names in Paris, I just wanted to clarify that the battle in question was during WWII and not the Napoleonic era as so many are.
Mon Dieu! He even called Stalingrad a place where the “French won a battle.” 😮
I recently learned that the statue of Luis de Camoes has one eye closed because of a battle wound. He lost his right eye in a naval battle in the Strait of Gibraltar.
I had the great fortune to live in Passy for a month and walked by this garden and never knew what these doorways were until I watched this video. Thank you Corey! Superbe!
Thanks for sharing. I lived on Camoens as a teenager and loved seeing the street and learning some things I didn't know.
Ken Halla I’m glad to hear that; thanks for tuning in!
C’est toujours sublime !
Merci beaucoup ☺️ 👋👏👍🙏
You’re welcome, thanks for the comment 👍🏻
Watching again on a cold winter day. I did this walk in 2019 when I stayed near the Trocadero.
Just discovered your video and out of curiosity I visited your channel. Your off-the-beaten track Paris videos are highly original.
Camoes was in the military as a young man (hence the sabre on the sculpture) and lost an eye in a skirmish.
Thank you sooo much for the scenery and history.
I felt I've been to Paris now lol. This is going to be a rich and reliable reference for my writing. Thank you once again!
Lovely Thank you
So glad you enjoyed this! I can’t wait to share more details and stories with you next week! All the best -FF
You are amazing with your knowledge
Thanks! And then I go home and can’t remember where I put my coffee or why I walked into a room - funny how the brain works. 😂
@@afrenchfryeinparis funny you should say that. Such is life
YOU SURE ARE, COREY
Nelson Fabiano Many thanks, I appreciate that!
The gimbal and wide angle lens adds a smooth professional quality. What a mood! I feel like I’m in Paris. Thank you! Excellent tours with the wisdom and peacefulness not to fill up the audio completely with words. Just the right balance of talking and contemplation, an aesthetic touch that is your own. Bravo! Subscribed. ✅
Thanks I really appreciate that - those are exactly the sorts of things I try to take into consideration, in hopes of improving the experience a little bit more each time. I look forward to sharing more of Paris with you 👍🏻
I've just found your videos,you are so informative about Paris where I am hoping to visit in September so I am learning lots of information from your films.
Thanks Jane I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I love this city and sharing it with people around the world has become my passion. I look forward to sharing more of the city with you and I perhaps our paths will cross in September!
Im trying to get caught up .....love these tours 😊
Just discovered your channel. Love all the trivia I would've never known just visiting Paris. Never been. Yet.
Thanks I appreciate that - I’m glad you enjoyed this episode! Paris is even more rich in history than you might expect, and for those who want to dig deeper there’s a new anecdote or character around every corner. I love it! Have a great day.
Awesome as always
That’s very kind of you to say, I appreciate it! Thanks a lot for watching and have a great day.
beautiful! good job
Regarding Camoes' right eye, according to Wikipedia: "He enlisted in the overseas militia, and traveled to Ceuta in the fall of 1549. During a battle with the Moors, he lost the sight in his right eye. He returned to Lisbon in 1551, a changed man, living a bohemian lifestyle." Of course, this is Wikipedia, so only as good as the source.
I recently learned that the statue of Luis de Camoes has one eye closed because of a battle wound. He lost his right eye in a naval battle in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Corey: I am a Francophile from Louisiana. I don't often see your video tours live, but try to see the replays. This was another good outing in an area I knew little about. Looking at the first bust you showed at the bottom of the staircase, of the writer Camoens. You didn't mention it and perhaps I read into it more than is there, but the way the plume and livre sit above the sword (epee?), could the sculptor have been indicating "The pen is mightier than the sword"? That saying came into being in 1839, if that fits as to when the sculpture was done. Perhaps others noticed. Great programs.
Hey there, thanks for the support! Interesting theory about the bust...I suppose it could be the case. There’s very little substantial info available about this piece, and I’m personally still trying to find out why he of all people were placed here. I was looking for maybe a Portuguese embassy nearby but so far, no. Thanks for leaving a comment and have a great day!
El punto central del TROCADÉRO 1874 a 1932 era un Templo Teatro justo en el medio de esas 2 alas semicirculares ,hay unas cuántas fotos ,pero desconozco si fué por la guerra o por cambiar la arquitectura de París que demolieron dicha estructura .Saludos desde México Guadalajara.
First viewer, first Liker from Philippines et Dubai. Remerci Corey
Awesome - you da best! Thanks a lot for watching 😊
@@afrenchfryeinparisAlways following and promoting your channel in Dubai
Crisss S That’s amazing, thanks a lot! Hope to see you in person here one day.
Didnt know the history of the avenue de newyork. interesting!
I’m glad you think so - I find it quite intriguing, as with so many other random forgotten stories about why things are the way they are. 😊 I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! I look forward to sharing more with you in future episodes.
Maybe the statue of Luis de Camoes,
winks a cautionary note. He refers to his mythic creature Adamastor, who stands guard, at a beautiful site opening up to the Cape of Good Hope, winking at the knowledge some people will perish as they cross the Cape of Good Hope.
Great tour and informative too. I could not help but google the wink...”Luís de Camões - Wikipedia
Wikipedia › wiki › Luís_de_Camões
luis de camoes eye from en.m.wikipedia.org
Luís Vaz de Camões is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's ... During a battle with the Moors, he lost the sight in his right eye. He returned to Lisbon in 1551, a changed man, ...
Thanks again for your efforts !
Thanks Ken! Another astute and studious viewer also enlightened me with that fact. I love when we can help each other learn about this city! Thanks for your efforts and thanks for watching this episode 👍🏻
I often wonder why Paris does not have a world-renown underground museum encapsulating both creation and maintenance of the railways (metro, RER...etc.) and the secret catacombs you speak of here. I think it would be fascinating and of interest to many. Maybe someday.......Enlighten me if there is something like this already. To date, I have not been able to find anything even remotely similar, only the tour of the Paris sewer system, which was interesting and disgusting at the same time.
The only historical displays/signage I’ve found about underground Paris are the rooms at the beginning of the Catacombs itinerary. But that’s only the stone quarry history and doesn’t mention the metro system at all. It’s certainly a rich part of the city’s past and I agree that a proper (underground) museum dedicated to this stuff would be great. Thanks for the comment!
@@afrenchfryeinparis I agree, an in-depth museum would be great. (Hah...pun intended!). I came across these articles while searching: www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2011/02/paris-catacombs/ & worldinparis.com/secret-paris-underground-parisian-metro-catacombs-of-paris-tour-lutetia-paris-hidden-gems.
How come Paris people can speak English very well ????????????
M Lustig was an evil genius, you have to laugh, really.
Your Style is boring