sundial

Whenever people think about Paris, the City of Lights summons images of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and romantic strolls along the Seine. But beyond these iconic landmarks lies a treasure trove of unexpected delights for the curious traveler.

Unusual Things to Do in Paris: A Quirky Guide to the City of Light

Paris (category)
7 min read
30/05/202419/05/2024

Hidden in plain sight at the Rue Saint-Jacques in Paris, you can find a surrealist timepiece created by an artist famous for his melting clocks. Salvador Dalí installed this concrete sculpture in 1966 with the artist and his pet ocelot. There was also a brass band, and this is pretty much everything we managed to find out about the opening ceremony. Too bad.

Chronicles of Surreality: The Salvador Dalí Sundial in Paris

Paris (category)
3 min read
12/03/201826/01/2024