On a peninsula by the Rhône, on the outskirts of the city of Arles, there is a modern building that the locals fondly refer to as the Blue Museum. This building, designed by architect Henri Ciriani, houses the city's rich archaeological collections. To help you make the most of your visit, we have selected 5 things to see at the Arles Antique Departmental Museum.
Twenty years ago, singer Claude Nougaro passed away on March 4, 2004. Two decades after his passing, the poet from Toulouse has left his mark in his hometown and in French chanson. Here are 5 things to know about this artist who had swing ingrained in his body.
Pottermore Publishing and Audible have announced the production of a new series of Harry Potter audiobooks in English. Unlike previous audiobooks recounting the adventures of the young wizard, the seven books of the saga will not be read by a single voice, but performed by multiple actors. Here's what we already know about this immersive audio experience that should delight fans.
The literary event sponsored by the South Region, "On lirait le Sud," returns from May 15, 2024, for its 4th edition throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. For a month, regional book players will offer a whole program of free animations focusing on literary and graphic creation, reading, and writing. Here is everything you need to know about this free cultural event that highlights local works.
French painter Auguste Herbin is less known than his contemporaries Braque and Picasso. This artist, once forgotten, was involved in all the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Here are 5 things to know about his life and work.
With his neo pop art style paintings and sculptures, Takeru Amano is one of the phenomena of the contemporary art scene. If you've never heard his name, here are 5 things to know about this internationally renowned Japanese artist.
The Paris Book Fair, held annually at the Porte de Versailles, is an opportunity to share the passion for books with a wide audience. This event is particularly open to young people, who can enter for free. It has now been renamed Livre Paris!
In recent years, products and cultural creations made in Seoul have been flooding the globe. From the series Squid Game to the band BTS, South Korean culture, or K-culture, is triumphing everywhere. Here's a decoding of this Korea mania, also known as K-mania or Hallyu.
The Impressionist movement celebrates its 150th anniversary in the spring of 2024. To properly commemorate this event, the Musée d'Orsay will host a major retrospective of this artistic trend. This institution will also lend some of its masterpieces to about thirty museums throughout France. Here are the events not to be missed on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Impressionism.
Every year in February, Gallimard Jeunesse organizes The Night of Harry Potter Books to the delight of fans of the saga. For one or more evenings, bookstores throughout France offer activities for budding wizards.
