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Flowers on the Seine: a plant festival in Les Mureaux

The gardeners' meeting For over ten years, the association "Fleurs en Seine" has been organizing a plant and garden festival in the bucolic setting of the Oseraie Park in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines region. Every year in September, this event brings together plant and gardening enthusiasts on the ...

16
Sep
2015

Regards Miroirs: an exhibition by Nikos Aliagas at the Seine Musicale

roof of the Grande Arche de la Défense and on the gates of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, unveils his latest exhibition entitled Regards Miroirs at the Seine Musicale. Unpublished portraits of stars In the field of photography, Nikos Aliagas became known for his black and white portraits. Eve ...

26
Apr
2022

Fluctuart in Paris: the first floating urban art center in the world

to discover Fluctuart, the floating art center that has settled next to the Pont des Invalides in Paris! This unique cultural venue, moored on the Seine opposite the Grand Palais, offers free exhibitions all year long. It invites all audiences, young and old, Parisians or tourists, to discover ...

28
Nov
2022

Livre sur Seine: a free preview of the book fair

s For the first time in 2016, Livre Paris (the new name for the Paris Book Fair Porte de Versailles) is organizing an off-site event called Livre sur Seine. For a weekend, young and old are invited to stroll along the banks of the Seine, to enjoy several exhibitions and free animations. This e ...

10
Mar
2016

Lights on the Seine: enchanting illuminations at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

f the winter. Since 2021, a magical event has been taking place in the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud near Paris. As its name suggests, "Lumières en Seine" is an outdoor light exhibition that offers visitors an unforgettable sensory experience. This illuminated route of over 2 km is dotted with p ...

06
Nov
2023

Paris Plages: summer and sports activities.

ty of Paris in 2002. For over ten years now, this operation takes place every summer on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville and the right bank of the Seine to give them a holiday atmosphere. Various fun and sporting activities bring joy to both young and old. There is no shortage of entertainment, ...

03
July
2012

Normandy: 5 destinations in the footsteps of the Impressionists

the Impressionist painters, and in particular Paul Signac. It was here that Paul Signac spent several months during 1886 painting the banks of the Seine. In particular, he produced La Berge, a painting now hanging in the Musée d'Orsay. Take advantage of your visit to this charming Norman vill ...

16
Sep
2021

Valentine's Day: 3 romantic destinations in Europe

monuments and museums, you'll be spoilt for choice between climbing the Eiffel Tower, visiting the Museum of Romantic Life or taking a cruise on the Seine river! Copyright: Jorge Láscar For an unforgettable stay in Paris as a couple, we also recommend taking a stroll in the Luxembourg Ga ...

10
Feb
2022

Quai de la Photo in Paris: a place dedicated to the image

ge will open its doors in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. This hybrid and floating place, named Quai de la Photo, will settle more precisely on the Seine, at the foot of the National Library of France. Building on the success of the urban art center Fluctuart, which welcomes more than 3 million ...

22
Nov
2022

At the end, it's the sea: the river documentary series returns on France 5.

venture. The stories that rivers tell us go beyond our imagination and are much deeper than we could imagine." Even on a French river like the Loire or the Seine, one can be amazed and stunned by the beauty of the landscapes that unfold. In the upcoming episode airing on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, ...

08
Aug
2023

The Eiffel Tower: presentation and history

re tower, the monument was thought by Eiffel to be a 'summary of contemporary science'. It is located at the end of the Champ-de-Mars, bordering the Seine. History of its construction On the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889, which marked the centenary of the Revolution of 1789, the re ...

01
Sep
2008

The Samaritaine: a temple of luxury in Paris

nd, at the request of the City of Paris, social housing and a nursery. The Cheval Blanc hotel, occupying the Art Deco building by Henri Sauvage along the Seine, welcomed its first guests in September 2021. A gem of architecture. Fifteen years later, the new Samaritaine reopens its doors and unveils ...

23
June
2021

#JeudiPhoto: a creation from the Côte d'Azur

ces and even celebrities have appropriated this keyword to share their most beautiful images. #JeudiPhoto | ???? A beautiful autumn sunset over the Seine.???? @ dreuxvalou (on Instagram) pic.twitter.com/Fb2rePQXMz— Paris (@Paris) October 21, 2021 This hashtag born on the French Rivier ...

18
Nov
2021

Evolution in the process of being illuminated: the festival of lights at the Jardin des Plantes

n voie d'illumination is held at the Jardin des Plantes until January 30, 2022. Address Jardin des Plantes Single entrance at 2, place Valhubert (Seine side) 75005 Paris Schedules Open every day except December 24 and 31, 2021: from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Last access : - at 9:30 p.m. fr ...

21
Dec
2021

Tourism in France: the 5 favorite villages of the French for a weekend getaway

the half-timbered facades of the medieval houses, discover the art galleries and enjoy the restaurants. With several bike routes offered along the Seine, this Normandy village is also a destination that appeals to bicycle touring enthusiasts only an hour from Paris. 3- Les Baux de Provence Wi ...

30
Mar
2022

The Morris column: 5 unusual facts about this street furniture

c about shows and to fight against illegal posting. 2- They succeeded a model that was also used as a urinal As early as 1839, the prefect of the Seine had authorized the installation of Moorish columns in Paris. One of the 5 unusual facts about them is that the municipal signage was placed on a ...

20
Dec
2022

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

ry, the Palais du Luxembourg went from being a princely residence to a prison during the Revolution, from Chamber of Peers from 1814, to prefecture of the Seine and finally to the seat of the Senate. The palace, as well as the gardens surrounding it, underwent numerous modifications over time. It w ...

27
Mar
2023

The GR 75: 5 things to know about the Paris walking tour

ode's disco ball, the Art Deco architecture of the Palais de la Porte Dorée, and the François-Mitterrand Library, which stands like an open book on the left bank of the Seine. 5- He passes by high sports places in Paris. The GR 75 loop has the particularity of running alongside major sports center ...

04
Sep
2023

Art in Nature: a luminous journey in tribute to Dali at La Villette

Jardin d'Acclimatation, Parc Floral, Jardin des plantes, and the gardens of Château de Thoiry, as well as Domaine de Saint-Cloud for the Lumières en Seine festival, which is organizing its third edition this year. 2- It is a bright and outdoor course. The exhibition Art in Nature - Dali is a lumi ...

31
Oct
2023

The Viking Immersive City will open its doors in Rouen in 2024.

ing 2024, is a 1000 m² space entirely dedicated to the fascinating history of the Vikings in Normandy. This venue will be located on the banks of the Seine at 105 Allée François-Mitterrand, less than 2 km from the iconic Rouen Cathedral. It will be France's first immersive city, a spectacular cu ...

30
Nov
2023