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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The Abbey of Cluny, founded in 909 or 910 by William of Aquitaine, is considered the queen of abbeys. In the Middle Ages, this emblematic monument of Burgundy extended its influence and prominence throughout Europe. Its abbey church was the largest church in the world until its gradual demolition starting in 1798. We invite you to discover the history of what was once the most powerful abbey in Christendom.
The village of Marciac, in Gers, is famous for its internationally renowned jazz festival, organized every summer since 1978. The Jazz in Marciac or JIM has elevated this small village founded in the 13th century to the rank of jazz capital. This year again, prestigious artists will be there.
