The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux: a must-see attraction!
In the heart of Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne, stands a building that is as spectacular as it...
A stone's throw from Paris, explore the reconstruction of the spire of the Saint-Denis basilica
At the gates of Paris (France), the basilique Cathédrale Saint-Denis stands like an open book on over...
At the heart of the Bourbon cradle: a visit to the remains of Bourbon-l'Archambault castle
Just a few kilometers from Moulins (France), proudly overlooking the Burge valley, le château de Bourbon-l’Archambault is...
The castle of Villeneuve-Lembron: a jewel of the Auvergne Renaissance
Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne region (France), the castle of Villeneuve-Lembron is one of the...
The castle of Chavaniac-Lafayette: a bridge between France and America
Did you know that the Marquis de Lafayette was born in the heart of Auvergne (France)? It was in 1757,...
Fontevraud abbey: a unique experience in the heart of the Loire Valley
In France, between Saumur and Chinon, in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Abbaye de Fontevraud...
Bordeaux Métropole restores its emblem: saving the stone bridge
In Bordeaux (France), the stone bridge has been part of the lives of the city’s inhabitants since...
Set out to discover the artisanal skills of Maison Hennessy
For 260 years, Maison Hennessy has embodied artisanal excellence in the world of cognac. Based in Cognac,...
Visit the Rijksmuseum: diving into the heart of the largest museum in the Netherlands
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Rijksmuseum is a must-see museumabounding as much for the masterpieces...
Point Nemo: the most isolated place on Earth
Lost in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Point Nemo is much more than just a geographical landmark. Located...
How Victor Hugo saved Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
In 15 April 2019, the whole world watched helplessly as a devastating fire threatened to destroy one...
L'Escarboucle: the new École des Arts Joailliers bookshop in Paris
In the 9e arrondissement of Paris, a stone’s throw from Drouot, the Opéra-Comique or the Musée...
Rouen's unusual aître Saint-Maclou : a former cemetery turned living space
In Rouen, the Aître Saint-Maclou is an unusual place that deserves a visit ! Nestled in the heart of...
Villa Carmignac, a showcase of art on the island of Porquerolles
Porquerolles island is a little piece of paradise on earth for nature lovers, and since 2018 it has also...
Wilhering Abbey, an Austrian Rococo gem
Nestled in the verdant Upper Austrian countryside, just a few kilometers from Linz, Wilhering Abbey is...
The history of Marseille's Château d'If
Just off the coast of Marseille, in France, stands the Château d’If, a stone sentinel that has...
An immersive visit to the Lewarde Mining History Center
Did you know that coal mining in Nord-Pas de Calais only came to an end in 1990? To preserve the...
The Irish Cultural Center: Ireland in the heart of Paris
In Paris, just a stone’s throw from the Panthéon, the Centre Culturel Irlandais (Irish Cultural...
The Cité internationale de la langue française opens its doors in Villers-Cotterêts
Announcement: we are delighted to announce the birth of the Cité internationale de la langue française! Based...
At Oiron castle, contemporary art coexists with history
Do you prefer contemporary art or historic homes? At Oiron, you have no choice! Situated in the Deux-Sèvres...
Once upon a time, there was the Ritz, or the beginnings of the modern hotel business
In the world of hotels, the Ritz is synonymous with excellence. The reputation of this Parisian establishment...
At the heart of the French Senate: visit of the Palais du Luxembourg
Since 1799, the Palais du Luxembourg has been home to the Senate, the upper chamber of the French Parliament,...
The Monnaie de Paris: a long history
A centuries-old institution, the Monnaie de Paris mints not only French coins, but also those of many...
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Colombey: 20th century France through the life of the General
In Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, the Charles-de-Gaulle Memorial looks back on the personality of de Gaulle...
The Royal Chapel of Dreux: the unique necropolis of the Orleans family
In Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, an unusual chapel is hidden! The Royal Chapel of Dreux...
The Queen Marie-Antoinette's dairy, in Rambouillet
If you visit the castle of Rambouillet, in France, you must absolutely take the opportunity to discover...
What does the Hôtel de Matignon, the residence of the French Prime Minister, look like?
Since 1959, the Hôtel de Matignon has been the official workplace and residence of the French Prime Ministers....
The Sèvres Manufacture: 280 yers and an intact expertise
In France, at the gates of Paris, the Sèvres Manufacture is committed to transmitting a know-how that...
The Beaulieu-en-Rouergue abbey: when heritage meets contemporary art
In the Tarn-et-Garonne region (France), the Beaulieu-en-Rouergue abbey houses a rich collection of contemporary...
The Chauvet cave, a treasure from the depths of the centuries
It is a treasure from the depths of the centuries, a marvel like you can count on the fingers of one...
The Departure of the Infantrymen at the Paris Eastern train station: Albert Herter's tribute painting to his son
Today we are interested in a painting that is not exhibited in a museum or an art gallery but… in the...
The Hotel de la Marine: a new place to be in Paris
After four years of renovation, the Hôtel de la Marine reopened its doors last June. Long closed to the...
The unusual history of the Paris Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs are a real curiosity: the bones of about six million people have been lying under...
The Conciergerie in Paris: the story of a palace turned prison
It’s hard not to notice the long silhouette of the Conciergerie when walking along the banks of...
Meeting with Champollion in the new museum in Vif, Isère (France)
A new museum has just been opened in Isère, in the village of Vif, about 20 kilometers south of Grenoble....
Visiting Marly-le-Roi, in the footsteps of the Louis XIV's lost palace
Along with Versailles, the Marly Royal Estate is the great construction of Louis XIV. Although not much...
The Cité Napoléon: the story of a working-class housing estate in Paris
Paris is a city full of surprises that we never finish exploring! Among its hidden wonders, I present...
The history of the Gaillard Hotel which became the Cité de l'Economie
For several months now, the Cité de l’Economie has been helping you to decipher the major economic...
The unusual Désert de Retz, the garden of Enlightenment.
In France, not far from Paris, in Chambourcy, a garden deserves to be discovered. The Désert de Retz,...
Valençay : the castle of Talleyrand. History and visit
The castle of Valençay is one of the great sites of the Loire Valley, just like Chenonceau, Cheverny...
The amazing story of the Palais Jacques Cœur of Bourges
In Bourges the Palais Jacques Coeur is a 15th century mansion that marked a turning point in the history...
The Monte-Cristo castle: the earthly paradise of Alexandre Dumas
With its neo-renaissance architecture and its English garden the small Monte Cristo castle catches the...
The little-known history of the Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris
Perched on top of the Montmartre hill the Sacré-Cœur is an emblematic monument of Paris. With its white...
Visit of the Venet Foundation in Le Muy
Since 2014 the Venet Foundation has been based in Le Muy in the Var (south of France) with the aim of...
Chambord Castle: Francis I's dream
Chambord. The mere mention of this name is enough to stir your imagination. Unique, majestic, impressive…...
The lovely Sorolla Museum in Madrid
Madrid has many famous museums such as the Prado, the Thyssen Museum or the Queen Sofia museum. But you...
The Normandy American Cemetery of Omaha Beach (Colleville-sur-Mer)
It’s a beautiful day in April, among the first sunny days of the year, it feels like summer already....
Who are you George Sand?! Visiting her house in Nohant
It was in Berry, in Nohant, that I went to meet George Sand (1804-1876) – “this land where...
The Fondation Beyeler: the most visited museum in Switzerland
On the outskirts of Basel, the young Fondation Beyeler has managed to become the most visited museum...
In the footsteps of Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise
On May 20, 1890, Vincent Van Gogh went to Auvers-sur-Oise, about thirty kilometres north of Paris. Seventy...
The 5 most beautiful museums in London
How can you discover London without visiting its museums? It would be a mistake not to do so, as in Great...
The eventful history of the Paris Sainte-Chapelle
For 8 centuries, the Saint-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) has amazed Parisians! Built at the request of Saint...
