Tourist Attractions & Monuments London

A museum in a bunker? Funny idea! Yet it is underground that the museum dedicated to Churchill, the English political figure who marked the history of his famous speeches, is located. At the very place where the British Prime Minister took refuge during the Blitz and announced: "This is the room from which I will lead the war." Nothing has been touched and you will find personal items and work tools as they were used by this great character. Churchill's little sentences have not lost any of their salt...

Home of Sir John Soane, the architect behind The Bank of England. A collector and art enthusiast, Soane amassed dozens of architectural pieces and small sculptures, which he installed throughout his house. Explore the new areas open to the public: catacombs, basement and hall. Overflowing with Egyptian, Roman, medieval and Renaissance curiosities, this museum is a little wonder. By reservation, one Friday a month, at dusk, this museum can be visited by candlelight. A magical atmosphere guaranteed!

If the collection bears the name of the family which bequeathed its private collection to the State, they all come from the Marquis of Hertford, collector and art lover from father to son for generations, who collected all these exceptional pieces throughout his life. Besides, these little masterpieces are gathered in Hertford House, a beautiful 18th century French style building. You will find Le Titien, Rembrandt or Velasquez, and of course, a large selection of works by French artists such as Boucher, Watteau and Fragonard. The Wallace Collection also has magnificent medieval and Renaissance pieces, furniture in Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI style, a collection of Sevres porcelain, Limoges, majolica and an impressive collection of arms and armor.

This museum is an architectural marvel, with its imposing façade and neo-Gothic details. It is one of London's finest museums in terms of architecture. Built by A. Waterhouse in the neo-Romanesque style in vogue at the time, it opened in 1881, but its origins date back to the ^18th century. The collections, initially donated by private collectors, include an important collection bequeathed by naturalist Sir Hans Sloane. The collection was further enriched by gifts from botanist Joseph Banks, gleaned during his voyage of exploration in 1768. In 1856, Sir Richard Owen directed the transfer of the British Museum's natural history collections to this museum. After the untimely death of architect Francis Fowke, designer of the Royal Albert Hall, Alfred Waterhouse took over the design of the new building. Owen and Waterhouse collaborated to create sculptural ornaments depicting animals and plants, celebrating the diversity of nature. Inside the main gallery, dinosaur skeletons will captivate you. Other rooms feature land and sea mammals, birds and reptiles. One section of the museum deals with human biology, and on the second floor, the evolution of man is explored.

One of the museum's main attractions is the diplodocus skeleton nicknamed "Dippy", which stands majestically in the main hall. However, since 2017, it has been replaced by a blue whale suspended underwater, offering an immersive experience.

Discover the fantastic city of London on board a modern panoramic bus. There are 2 tours. The Red tour includes a personal guide who will make your trip unforgettable with live commentary in English and good humor. If you don't speak English, don't worry, the Blue tour offers recorded commentary in French (or several other languages). Headphones are provided free of charge when you board the bus, and all you have to do is select channel 2. Off you go!

The Serpentine Gallery comprises two exhibition spaces located within a 5-minute walk of each other, on either side of the Serpentine Bridge in the heart of the Royal Park in Kensington Gardens. The Serpentine Gallery, established in 1970, and the Serpentine Sackler Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in 2013, present exhibitions of art, architecture and design. Internationally renowned artists and designers are a must-see. London's favorite contemporary art gallery!

Serpentine North Gallery, West Carriage Drive, W2 2AR.

The specialist in tailor-made tours in London. Golden Tours opened its doors in 1984 and since then, thanks to the quality of its services, its competitive prices and the vast choice of attractions on offer, it has become a benchmark throughout the UK. You can buy tickets on their website or in one of their stores. Prices are attractive for all major attractions in London, including the bus transfer to the Warner studio for the Harry Potter Tour. For some attractions, remember to book well in advance.

Piccadilly Circus, at the crossroads of fifty major thoroughfares, is one of London's most important nerve centers, and many dread the constant flow of people and cars. Built in 1819 to link Regent Street to Piccadilly, this road junction is shaped like a circus, which is why it's now known as Picadilly Circus. Directly connected with Shafestbury Avenue and its famous theaters, but also with Haymarket and Coventry Street (from Leicester Square), Circus is an important crossroads in the city, a must for all visitors. In fact, it's best appreciated for its glittering neon signs, a real tourist attraction recognizable at a glance, and a little sister to New York's Times Square. Once you've seen the square, don't hesitate to leave the main thoroughfares for the calm of the adjacent side streets. The sculpture above the fountain opposite Piccadilly, known as Eros, does not represent the god of Love, but an angel of Charity. It was erected in 1892 in memory of Lord Shaftesbury, a famous politician and philanthropist. A little anecdote: it's not made of bronze, but of aluminum, a rare and new material at the time. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the square, and listen to the talented musicians performing in front of the fountain...

Covent Garden is one of the most touristic places in the capital, lively day and night. Everything is organised around the covered market, where stands, shops and cafés mix. The name "Covent Garden" comes from a former garden that belonged to Westminster Abbey. The site was used as a fruit and vegetable market for as long as it was before the Earl of Bedford had halls built by architect Inigo Jones. It was "thanks" to the 1666 fire, when other markets were destroyed, that the place became the largest market in the country.

The nerve centre of London, it is the busiest place in the capital and it is also in this London artery that all the major retail chains have their shops, attracting every day a crowd of onlookers, tourists and Londoners who come here to buy the latest fashionable clothes. And even more so during the sales! Close to Oxford Street, Bond Street, Old Bond Street, New Bond Street and Regent Street are not to be outdone with chic boutiques (Chanel, Prada, Versace...), art galleries and auction houses.

Trafalgar Square stands in the heart of London. The square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, fought in 1805 off a Spanish cape near the city of Cadiz, between British forces led by Admiral Nelson and Napoleon's imperial fleet. Admiral Nelson distinguished himself by using new tactics that revolutionized naval combat. To celebrate this historic event, the square was built between 1829 and 1841 by architect John Nash, who sadly died before the work was completed. The square is regularly used for sporting and political gatherings. Statues of George IV, Henry Havelock and Sir Charles James, as well as superb bronze lions, can be admired in all four corners of the square. Don't miss the famous Nelson column, which dominates the square. Although the fourth plinth has remained empty for many years, it has recently been used by a number of artists. The latest commission is Yinka Shonibare's Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, inaugurated in May 2010 and depicting the admiral's warship in a bottle. Day and night, Trafalgar Square is never empty, as it's where most of the night buses converge, and thus many of the city's night owls. It's also where Londoners and tourists used to feed their pigeons, until Ken Livingstone passed a law banning the practice. Don't joke - you could be fined!

A masterpiece of architect Christopher Wren, who was responsible for its reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1666, the current cathedral is in fact the fifth cathedral built on this site since the construction of the first church dedicated to Saint Paul in 604. It was the first Anglican cathedral in 1534 and its choir has served as a reference for all Anglican churches in the country. The restoration of the cathedral was decided shortly before the fire and finally it was its reconstruction that began in 1675 and was completed in 1710. Wren has already proposed restoration plans and he sees the end of the work when he is almost 80 years old, in other words it is his life's work. He is buried there. The plan of the church is in the shape of a cross, you enter through the vast nave which opens the view on the dome and the choir. The architecture is largely inspired by the Italian Renaissance and the Baroque. Its majestic dome stands proudly in the middle of La City, its white stone sparkling in the sun. Wren had in mind a dome that could be seen from far away, but he also wanted the interior paintings to be visible from the cathedral floor. He therefore built two domes, an interior, of which only the concave part can be seen, and an exterior, of which only the convex part can be seen. This dome is accessed by an endless staircase leading to a gallery, the Whispering Gallery. Its name comes from a resonance phenomenon that makes it possible to hear a whispered whisper on the other side. Another series of steps and a staircase later, you will reach the second gallery, the stone gallery and finally the gold gallery, this time outside the cathedral and offering a 360° view of the capital. The effort (530 steps all the same) is worth it, especially in good weather, because you are overlooking the city centre. The cathedral rises 110 m, or 365 feet. Finally, discover the basement of the cathedral which houses the crypt, a pantheon of the nation's great men. In the centre of the crypt is the tomb of Admiral Nelson, decorated with a crown carved from the wood of the mast of L'Orient, a French ship destroyed at the Battle of Abukir. In the painters' corner are the graves of Turner, Reynolds and Lawrence, as well as monuments dedicated to Constable, Van Dyck and William Blake. At the far east end, the chapel of the Order of the British Empire was built to pay tribute to the veterans of the First World War.

How can we talk about the human being and the extraordinary technological progress he has made over more than 2,000 years? How can we evoke and list all the inventions that have emerged thanks to human ingenuity and inventiveness? This remarkable museum addresses these and many other questions through its 5 floors. The collections are fun, intelligently presented to interest both children and parents. Models, reconstructions, original machines, games, everything is done to dissect, explain and analyse the world around us. As soon as you enter the museum, you will be drawn into the Energy Hall, dedicated to energy, and its very beautiful collection of engines and old machines, splendours of the past of the industrial revolution. The next room changes the horizon and makes you relive the conquest of space. Don't just stand there with your head in the stars and continue with the birth of the modern world and the discovery of inventions that have changed our daily lives over the past two centuries. On the first floor you will find rooms dedicated to the history of agriculture and the discovery of materials, with the presentation of objects in iron, glass, plastic... On the upper floor, spaces dedicated to telecommunications and different types of energy, the history of combustion, the history of mathematics, and that of maritime engineering. Finally, the 4th and 5th floors are dedicated to medical technology and the art of medicine.

St James's Park is London's central park, with its 23 hectares and lake dotted with ducks, geese and pelicans. It's London's oldest royal park, surrounded by three palaces: Westminster, St James's and Buckingham. Close to this royal attraction, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing break or country picnic amid lush vegetation, pelicans and squirrels. The vegetation is lush, sun loungers are available for a fee in summer, and classical music concerts are held regularly.

The Houses of Parliament are held in Westminster Palace. Here, the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the United Kingdom sit. Originally created by Edward the Confessor in the 11th century, the building has long been used as a royal residence, even if no monarch has lived there since the 16th century. The oldest part of the palace, Westminster Hall, dates back to 1097. The rest of the building dates back to the 19th century because, in 1834, a gigantic fire destroyed the medieval palace, sparing only Westminster Hall, the 13th century crypt and the cloister of the St. Stephen's Chapel. The four-storey palace has more than 1,100 rooms. It is one of the jewels of neo-Gothic architecture designed by the architect Sir Charles Barry, who was largely inspired by the Tudor period. It is within the Westminster Palace that you can also discover The Clock Tower, home to Big Ben. The tower was renamed The Elizabeth Tower in 2012 following the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee celebration. After visiting the Houses of Parliament, you will understand how the United Kingdom Parliament works, how the House of Lords is organized and how the House of Commons is organized. Decorated with picturesque anecdotes, the place is pleasant to discover, the nerve centre of the United Kingdom's political power, still cluttered today with protocols and many traditions. The bright red rooms reserved for the Lords contrast with the bright green rooms of the deputies.

Known to Londoners as the "Wobbly Bridge", the Millennium Bridge celebrated the year 2000. Winner of a competition organized by the London Corporation (which manages the City of London), this pedestrian bridge is the work of Sir Norman Foster, the great architect of contemporary London. However, the 320-metre structure was closed to pedestrians as soon as it was inaugurated, due to oscillations caused by the large number of pedestrians (over 2,000). Since this event, the Millennium Bridge has been humorously nicknamed the "Shaking Bridge" and, following this incident, hydraulic control installations were installed to monitor the bridge's swaying movements, which were reopened in January 2002. Since then, no swaying movements have been observed. Phew! This pedestrian-only steel suspension bridge links Southbank to the City on the opposite side. Thousands of pedestrians, tourists and residents alike, use this magnificent footbridge every day to cross the Thames and reach St Paul's or the Tate Modern. This utlra-photogenic bridge, in perfect alignment between St Paul's and the Tate, was immortalized in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It is destroyed by the Death Eaters in a particularly spectacular opening scene. This iconic scene has brought yet more visitors to the Millennium Bridge. Get your cameras ready and come at sunset time.

Created in 1433, this hilltop park offers panoramic views over the Thames, the Docklands and the City. Punctuated by historic buildings such as the Royal Observatory, where the Greenwich meridian runs and which serves as a reference point for calculating time around the world, it has always maintained a strong attachment to royalty. It was badly damaged during the Second World War. Today, it has been restored to its original form and is a must-see for visitors to Greenwich. Greenery, calm and pleasure.

The garden. Kensington Gardens adjoins Hyde Park to create a complex more than 7.5 km long. The garden was originally the Kensington Palace garden chosen by William III and Mary II for their London home. But it was Queen Caroline, George II's wife, who, in 1728, gave the garden its present form by creating Lake Serpentine. It remained closed for much of the 18th century and gradually reopened for high society. It was after a series of improvements commissioned by Queen Victoria that the Italian gardens and the Prince Albert Memorial were created.

Peter Pan. The character invented by James Matthew Barrie is present in the form of a sculpture that all children will think of greeting each other with the promise that they will never grow up.

Albert Memorial. Located south of Kensington Gardens, this memorial is commissioned by Queen Victoria to commemorate the memory of her beloved husband Prince Albert of Saxony Coburg-Gotha. It is based on Sir George Gilbert Scott's plans in the neo-Gothic style. Prince Albert is depicted sitting surrounded by allegorical sculptures: four groups depict Victorian industrial arts and sciences (agriculture, commerce, technology and industry) and four groups illustrate the four continents (Europe, Asia, Africa and America), each continent being adorned with an animal (the bull for Europe, the elephant for Asia, the camel for Africa and the buffalo for the Americas).

In the 1970 s, it was the hot and shady district of London, with its clubs clubs, its porn bookshops and its peepshow-shows (we can still see some of the "vestiges" of this time, mainly west of Wardour Street). The 1990 s saw Soho revival: Gay neighborhood around Old Compton Street, trendy restaurants and bars make Soho a place to get out in the evening.

This interactive, immersive gallery is located in the heart of the capital, just off Hyde Park. Step inside and prepare for an unforgettable multi-sensory journey through extraordinary canvases. You'll be invited to explore each gallery at your own pace. A café-bar awaits you within this dreamlike experience, where you can enjoy a coffee or a drink, as well as a dedicated boutique. Stroll, marvel and enjoy a fabulous artistic immersion during your visit.

This immense 166-hectare park was designed by John Nash in 1811. Nicknamed "the jewel in the crown", Henry VIII used it as a hunting ground until 1646. It was John Nash who modified its appearance, creating sumptuous terraces, a lake and a canal, lined with villas, of which only 8 were finally built out of the 56 planned. In the early ^20th century, Queen Mary's Gardens was added. Regent's Park features over 400 varieties of roses, fountains and sculptures... You'll find a sports course, one of the largest outdoor sports facilities in London, with a soccer pitch and a cricket pitch, among others. Also within the park is London Zoo, home to a collection of 755 species of animals, making it one of the largest collections in the UK... To the west, the dome and minarets of London's central mosque can be seen on the horizon. Primrose Hill, just to the north of Regent's Park and a little higher up, offers a beautiful view of the whole of London. The park is also crossed by the charming Regent's Canal, which you can wander up and down. One of London's most pleasant parks, it's the perfect place for a picnic when the weather's right. As soon as the weather warms up, the English come out to stroll and laze in the sun. Regent's Park is also home to the famous Open Air Theatre, which presents classic plays in a bucolic, original and poetic setting.

London's largest royal park, with almost 1,000 ha and a unique view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill. Set amidst hills, woods and ponds, it's a haven of peace for all visitors. It's a far cry from the hustle and bustle of central London. The park is a protected area, formerly used as a royal hunting ground by King Charles ^I. Deer and stags still roam freely here, crossing the paths of golfers, joggers and even horse riders.

This museum dedicated to the war strikes hard. As soon as you cross the threshold, an exhibition of war machines: tanks, combat aircraft suspended from the ceiling, dwarf submarines or a bus used during the First World War to transport British troops to battle. Soon, all these machines gave way to rooms dedicated to the history of the two world wars, the reconstruction of a trench or an air raid shelter. The focus is on the men and women, known or unknown, who have been involved in these conflicts.

This 60.60 metre high Doric column has great significance for Londoners as it commemorates one of the city's most painful events, the Great Fire of 1666 which devastated the City. The monument stands exactly 60.60 metres from the spot where the fire started, at a baker's in Pudding Lane. The column was designed by Christopher Wren, who was also responsible for the reconstruction of many buildings after the fire. The 311 steps of the spiral staircase can be climbed.

Commissioned by King Charles II in 1675 from architect Christopher Wren, the Royal Observatory allowed astronomer John Flamsteed to observe the sky. The royal park that surrounds it is partly designed by Le Nôtre. Inside the Observatory is the Greenwich meridian, whose line can be seen on the ground. In 1884, it was decided that the Greenwich meridian would correspond to the 0 meridian, from which all distances would be measured from east to west. Recently, calculations have located the meridian a little further east than the trace!

Officially created in 1934 by the king George VI, this museum is the largest maritime museum in the world. The collections gather a large number of objects related to the maritime history of Britain: sea charts, manuscripts, scale models, ship plans, navigation instruments... The museum also has a large collection of personalities' portraits linked to the British maritime history as well as the world's largest library of marine construction works with nearly 100,000 works.

At Wimbledon, the arrival of summer marks the imminent start of this legendary tournament. Take the opportunity to visit this legendary venue and discover the traditions that have made Wimbledon the most coveted title in tennis. Immerse yourself in the history of the tournament, explore the backstage area and admire the center court. Soak up the iconic atmosphere of this prestigious tournament and explore the exhibitions that showcase the legends of tennis.

Certainly one of London's most famous tours! Take the Magicobus to the original Warner Bros. studios of the Harry Potter films. Discover stunning sets such as the Great Hall and the Chemin de Traverse, contemplate the dresses worn by Hermione and the actors' costumes, learn all about the various special effects and even taste some Bièraubeurre! A magical day out for all Harry fans, young and old alike.

As its original name suggests, the Millennium Dome was created to celebrate the turn of the millennium, and was inaugurated on January¹, 2000. Built on the line of the Greenwich meridian, this immense dome - the largest in the world - lends a futuristic allure to the landscape. In 2005, the Millennium Dome became The O2 and underwent a veritable renaissance. It is now a vast complex comprising a shopping mall outlet, cinema, restaurants and a concert hall hosting the world's greatest artists.

Right next door to the Palace of Westminster, Banqueting House is a resilient presence within Whitehall, remaining the only part of the building not destroyed by the tragic fire of 1698. The fire, started by a maid inadvertently leaving her washing to dry far too close to the fireplace, engulfed much of this magnificent palace. Banqueting House, an authentic architectural treasure, was built by Inigo Jones between 1619 and 1622, one of England's leading classical architects. A testament to the classical style, and more specifically the Palladian style, close to the Italian Renaissance, Banqueting House embodies an aesthetic which, at the time, was totally revolutionary in England.

Comprising a single hall spread over two levels, Banqueting House was long the epicenter of grandiose festivities. In 1635, Charles ^I commissioned Rubens to paint a fresco on the ceiling in memory of his father. But once the work was finished, he feared that the smoke would damage the painting, and the feasts were held elsewhere. It was this same Charles ^I who was beheaded in front of the Palace of Whitehall on January 30, 1639, bearing the brunt of the first English revolution. Rubens' work is the painter's only in situ painting. It features three main scenes: the union of the crowns, the apotheosis of James ^I and his reign. Between 1890 and 1964, the building served as an army chapel and museum. Today, it is occasionally used for receptions.

This company offers a wide range of guided tours in and around London. Among the options, one tour has become legendary: "Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath". This is a full-day excursion dedicated to discovering England's three most iconic sites. You'll travel aboard a luxury coach, accompanied by a dedicated professional guide, whose commentary will be audible at all times through individual headphones. This experience combines history and comfort to meet your every expectation.

Don't miss Primrose Hill which, as its name suggests, is a hill in the northward extension of Regent's Park. It's a trendy little park where local Londoners like to come for picnics, but Primrose Hill above all offers one of the best views of London. Don't hesitate to take a stroll through the pretty streets of Primrose Hill, via Regent's Park Road and Chalcot Crescent. A real gem. Many celebrities live behind these superb colorful facades, including Kate Moss and Jude Law.

The building that once housed royal residences now embodies the Houses of Parliament, the prestigious precinct where the UK's House of Commons and House of Lords operate.
Originally built in 1097, Westminster Hall is the oldest part of the building. The rest of the building dates back to the ^19th century, after a gigantic fire destroyed much of it in 1834. Architect Sir Charles Barry (1795-1860) was commissioned to rebuild the building in a neo-Gothic style inspired by the Tudor era. Work lasted from 1840 to 1852. Today, the palace extends over 3.24 hectares and is almost 300 meters long. There are some 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 km of corridors. It also contains state apartments for the Speakers of both Houses.
On the north facade of the building, atop the clock tower (renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012), Big Ben is also one of the city's symbols. This 13.5-tonne bell stands 96 metres high and was installed in 1859. This iconic London tower is currently undergoing major renovation work. These have been the subject of numerous articles, as they are expected to cost a total of over £80 million, compared with the initial figure of £30 million. The work involves repairing damage caused by a World War II bomb, asbestos and pollution.

In the heart of the City, Guildhall has been the centre of government since the Middle Ages. The first Guildhall was built in the 15th century, and its original porch has been preserved to this day. The façade, built in 1789, is a curious variation on the use of architectural elements from the era of cathedral builders. For several centuries, the Guildhall has been both the Parliament and the City Hall of La City. It houses the oldest watchmaking museum in the world.

Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1882, the Royal Court of Justice houses the Supreme Court. George Edmund Street designed the entire neo-Gothic building. The rooms known as the "Bear Garden" with their beautiful panelled ceilings and wallpaper with the Court's emblems are on display. Their name would come from the atmosphere that emerged during the settlement of certain disputes, similar to that of a bear fight. In the main hall, two pillars of a very flowery style and under the arches a column that does not extend to the ground.

The magnificent Hampton Court Palace and its gardens make up a magnificent walk in Surrey, south of London. The place was used in particular as the residence of King Henry VIII. He was the most famous occupant and the first royal owner. We discover the ceremonial apartments, the large hall, the royal chapel. The Tudor kitchen could feed up to 800 people, it is the most important 16th century kitchen still in existence. Outside, the gardens are superb, a rose garden, a French garden and a labyrinth complete the visit.

If you're looking for an original visit, Dennis Severs' house should be just what you're looking for. You'll witness the daily life of a Huguenot family in the ^17th and ^18th centuries. The reconstruction is meticulous, with candlelight and open fire heating. The house has been brought to life by an artist, Dennis Severs, who, until his death in 1999, lived in this atmosphere, in the manner of the ^18th century, without any modern comforts. Every detail has been recreated. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to touch any of the objects!

It's the ideal place for offbeat photos, if you love all things eccentric! We plunge into the heart of a dark and unusual cabinet of curiosities. It's a totally different experience, far removed from the usual tourist spots. Taxidermy, fetuses in jars, butterflies and exotic insects, the skeleton of a giant anteater, dodo bones... In a setting like this, it's easy to feel like Poe or Baudelaire. You can round off your visit with a cocktail at The Absynth Parlour, the museum's bar.

This huge neo-classical building stands on the same site as the original Old Somerset House, built in 1547 by order of Edward Seymour, first Duke of Somerset. On the fall of the latter, the building became royal property and a place of entertainment, but as it fell into disrepair, the court moved to St James's Palace. It was William Chambers who, in the ^18th century, transformed the building in the purest Palladian style. Today, Somerset House is one of London's major cultural centers, housing the Courtauld Institute's collection since 1989. Less well known than some of London's other museums, the Courtauld Institute boasts a superb private collection, notably of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, including such masters as Degas, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. Somerset House is an important venue for exhibitions, events and art fairs. There's always something going on, with exhibitions, workshops, discussions and other cultural events. Its superb courtyard is the venue for summer concerts and film screenings under the stars. In winter, a skating rink is set up in a 100% fairytale atmosphere. Its exceptional architecture has been used as a backdrop for many famous films, including The Duchess and Love Actually. It's an institution not to be missed on your visit to the capital - you won't be disappointed, whatever the program!

Founded in 1946 by Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert Read, Peter Gregory, E.L.T. Mesens and Peter Watson, the Institute of Contemporary Arts quickly achieved the status of a museum of modern art, introducing the general public to artists of all kinds. Today, it hosts exhibitions and cutting-edge film screenings all year round. It's an astonishing sight in this very wise and traditional Mayfair district. Don't be fooled by the façade's apparent classicism.

A former power station with a brick building and emblematic chimneys, featured on the cover of a Pink Floyd album in particular, it is an Art Deco masterpiece created in the 1930s. Since its closure in the 1980s, Battersea Power Station had been abandoned, despite several rehabilitation projects. It has now been transformed not only into a shopping center, but also into a theater, concert hall, bar and cinema! A beautiful cultural space, where you can relax and have a good time.

In the heart of Shoreditch, The Old Truman Brewery is a vast brick-built complex that was once London's largest brewery and Britain's^2nd largest. The Black Eagle brewery belonged to the Truman family, hence its name and the inscription on the large industrial chimney. Over the past 15 years, the site has been reborn from its industrial past to become home to art galleries, trendy boutiques, several trendy bars and clubs and vintage markets typical of the East End. A place not to be missed when strolling down Brick Lane!

The Saatchi Gallery moved from County Hall in 2005 and relocated to King's Road in 2008. The new multi-storey space allows for a better display of the works of contemporary artists selected by Charles Saatchi. The opening of this gallery in the London cultural panorama has been a real success and the famous collector who discovered artists such as Tracey Emin or Damien Hirst has a major influence on British art. The exhibitions change regularly but are always of high quality!

This seemingly ordinary house contains a treasure trove of history. It was in this pretty Georgian building that a French Huguenot family took refuge in 1744, following Catholic persecution of Protestants in the second half of the ^16th century. They integrated into English society thanks to their talent for the textile trades, and their skills as dressmakers and weavers. In 1869, the Jewish community built a synagogue on the site of the garden where the children of the Ogier family once played. The synagogue is still there, and it's extraordinary to walk through the door of this seemingly anonymous little house and find such a religious edifice.

The building, after years of neglect, is in a rather dilapidated state and in need of financial support. The building has become a cultural center in the Spitalfields district, with the vocation of becoming a museum of immigration to London through the ages. For these reasons, the house is only open exceptionally throughout the year, by reservation and only for group visits. Admission is free, but a donation is more than welcome to help with the work and support all those involved in preserving and restoring this fabulous piece of history. You'll learn many fascinating things during your visit. A timeless and simply magical place for those lucky enough to visit!

Did you know that the London Underground runs under the foundations of buildings and not under the streets, as in Paris for example? This explains why many escalators are used to access the underground platforms. London Underground is the first train to be built underground. 2 million people use the London Underground every day and thousands scatter in the famous red buses. London's transport network is therefore a key issue, as Londoners will confirm. From the oldest subways in the world to the mythical buses, relive the history of these inventions. At the beginning of the visit, you take the elevator back to London in the 1800s, instead of the floors, the latter indicates the years you go back up. And then the route is chronological. A true journey back in time! It is an ideal museum with children. Very interactive: we get on the old buses, we sit in the old subway cars. A feminist approach is also developed throughout the museum with small panels evoking the place of women in the evolution of London's transport system by period. The problems related to transport and urban development are well addressed. Another very successful museum with reconstructions, models, clear panels for all ages. Throughout the museum, the seats are covered with the fabrics that decorate the metro lines and even the walls of the toilets take up the pattern of the different lines.