Belle Epoque articles Tag

Cabourg: 5 ideas for visiting the town in the footsteps of Marcel Proust

1- The beach The town of Cabourg in Calvados has been inseparable from Marcel Proust ever since the author of La Recherche evoked it in his novels by renaming it Balbec... Rest assured, however, that it is not necessary to be a fan of this author and his work to appreciate the charms of this Sea ...

04
June
2021

Art Nouveau: 5 things to know about this artistic movement

1- It is emblematic of the Belle Époque. Art Nouveau emerged in Belgium and France at the end of the 19th century as a reaction against the dominant historical and academic style of the time. This artistic style, which spread to the United States, is symbolic of the Belle Époque, the period of re ...

05
Oct
2023

Lupin: 5 good reasons to watch the Netflix series.

of the gentleman thief carefully transposed to the screen. Of course, Assane's adventures take place in our time, in the era of social networks rather than the Belle Epoque. And yet, entire fragments of Maurice Leblanc's work are taken up there. The Queen's necklace is put up for auction in the sp ...

28
Jan
2021

The Samaritaine: a temple of luxury in Paris

A highly anticipated reopening. Must-visit store of Belle Epoque Paris, La Samaritaine reopened its doors to the public in 2021, after fifteen years of closure and six long years of site securing works. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the reopening of the famous department store on Rue de Riv ...

23
June
2021

The secrets of active holidays on the French coast

Must-do water activities France is blessed with a coastline that lends itself wonderfully to nautical activities, thanks to its steady winds and welcoming waters. Each water sport offers a new perspective on the marine landscape and is an excellent way to connect with nature while getting a good ph ...

11
June
2024

Medoc Atlantic: extend the Indian summer between the ocean, vineyards, and pine forests.

An extended summer On the Gironde coast, the "Indian summer" is not just a pretty phrase. From September to mid-November, temperatures still fluctuate around 22 °C in the afternoon, while the Atlantic water remains at an average of 19 °C. The result: you can enjoy the 124 km of beaches with less ...

12
Sep
2025