This weekend will take place the Heritage Days. But did you know that 95% of the artistic, architectural and cultural creations visited on this occasion were made by men? That is why, for the first time in 2015, HF Ile-de-France and Osez le féminisme decided to organize a counter-event: the Matrimoine Days! The objective of this alternative event is to highlight the artistic heritage of women.
The European Heritage Days, organized by the Ministry of Culture since 1984, take place every year during the third weekend of September. This event allows visitors to discover museums as well as buildings and places that are exceptionally open to the public on this occasion. It would be a shame to miss out on it: it's free!
The Mouans-Sartoux Book Festival, created in 1988, has become a major literary event on the French Riviera. Fans of novels, biographies, and poems, as well as conferences, films, and concerts, flock to it in large numbers.
When we talk about megalithic sites in France, we immediately think of Brittany and not necessarily Corsica! And yet, the prehistoric site of Filitosa in southern Corsica is home to authentic megaliths dating back to prehistory. We invite you to discover this extraordinary place classified as a historical monument.
The Lorient Interceltic Festival has been welcoming over 600,000 festival-goers every August since 1971, for 10 days and 10 nights of celebration dedicated to Celtic music. This internationally renowned event highlights a different Celtic culture each year.
The world's largest sphere has just lit up for the first time in Las Vegas, USA on July 4, 2023, on Independence Day. This extravagant spherical building showcases impressive features and numbers. Here are 5 things to know about the Las Vegas Sphere.
Contemporary multidisciplinary artist, Richard Orlinski is currently exhibiting his monumental sculptures in various locations throughout the city of Nice. If you are not yet familiar with his name and his astonishing bestiary, here are 5 things to know about this creator with multiple talents.
For over 15 years, Accroche coeurs has been enlivening the back-to-school season in Angers by offering an international program of street arts. During this festival, street theater takes over the city with a multitude of free and outdoor performances.
Every year, the Cornouaille festival in Quimper celebrates Breton culture. The program includes concerts, dances, songs, and Celtic arts, not to mention live performances in traditional costumes.
Small town located near Menton in the Alpes-Maritimes, Castellar organizes an international mandolin festival every summer. Whether you already know this instrument or want to discover it, don't miss this cultural event on the French Riviera's agenda!
