Looking to escape the rainy weather, Anna Richards finds beautiful architecture and mysterious history beneath her feet in the French capital Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice I was 15 when I first went to Paris . It was a school trip, and I wore a miniskirt