Art and Culture

Chartres Cathedral: 7 Things to Know About This Gothic Gem

Art and Culture

The Chartres Cathedral is a gem of Gothic architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Nearly a quarter of a century after its closure in the early 2000s, the cathedral's treasure will once again be revealed to the public starting from September 21, 2024. Here are 7 things to know about this incomparable monument.

20
Sep
2024

The Château d'If: 5 things to know about the prison of the Count of Monte Cristo

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Buoyed by the success of the film The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney, the Château d'If is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Marseille. But do you know all the secrets of this Marseilles Alcatraz? Here are 5 things to know about this fortress located off the coast of the Phocaean city.

06
Aug
2024

L'Inguimbertine: the only library museum in France in Carpentras

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The city of Carpentras in Vaucluse can boast of having the only library museum in France. Already rich in its architecture and collections of books and artworks, the Inguimbertine is hosting its first temporary exhibition this summer dedicated to street artist C215. Here are 5 things to know about this unique place.

09
July
2024

The Bassins de Lumières: 3 things to know about this place and its upcoming exhibition

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The Bassins de Lumières, which follow the concept of the Atelier des Lumières in Paris and the Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence, welcome visitors to Bordeaux in a former submarine base. This extraordinary site, inaugurated in June 2020, is the largest digital art center in the world. It hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to spectacular universes at the intersection of art, science, and literature, providing us with a magical experience each time. Here are 3 things to know about this must-see tourist attraction in Bordeaux.

08
July
2024

Museum in Paris: why visit the Petit Palais?

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Looking for an affordable visit idea in the capital? If you love museums, gardens, and tea rooms, look no further and go explore the hidden treasures of the Petit Palais! With its majestic architecture, free collections, garden sheltered from the city's hustle and bustle, and its café-restaurant, the Petit Palais in Paris is a little-known gem. Here are 5 good reasons to visit this museum.

04
July
2024

Designer lighting: 5 things to know about the Akari lamp

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More than just paper lanterns, Akari lamps have been design icons for over 70 years. While these lights are made using an ancient method, they reinvent Japanese paper lanterns and bring them into modernity. Here are 5 things to know about the iconic Akari lamp.

03
July
2024

Mon Chat Pitre: a purring bookstore in Aix-en-Provence

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Cat lovers are well acquainted with the concept of a neko bar or cat café from Japan. But have you ever stepped into a purring bookstore? The first bookstore of this kind, where books and cats reign supreme, has opened its doors in Aix-en-Provence. We invite you to discover this amazing place called... Mon Chat Pitre!

02
July
2024

Living: an unreleased song by Michel Berger in the Dacia Duster commercial

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The first time I saw the new Dacia Duster commercial on television, I thought I recognized Michel Berger's voice without recognizing the song. And for good reason: the music in this car advertisement is an unreleased track by the artist released in 2022, for the 30th anniversary of his passing. If you haven't heard it yet, I suggest you discover this song which is a real gem.

28
June
2024

The Basilica of Saint-Denis: An Overlooked Treasure

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When visiting Paris and its surroundings, one primarily thinks of admiring Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Cœur... But it is often overlooked that the Paris region is home to another must-see monument for its history, architecture, and the great figures buried there. During my last stay in Paris, I was able to discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis, which is both the cradle of Gothic architecture and the necropolis of the Kings of France. I would like to share with you the images and opinions I gathered on site.

18
June
2024

Nice Book Festival

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The Nice Book Festival is the meeting place for book-loving residents of the French Riviera. Every year in June, this event transforms part of the city into a vast library where authors and readers engage in a dialogue about literature.

10
June
2024
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