The black and white treasures of the Petit Palais come out of storage
With some 30,000 works, the Cabinet d’Arts Graphiques is the largest part of the Petit Palais collection. Yet the Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris is better known for its paintings than its prints. The reason is simple: for conservation reasons, a print that is exhibited for 3 months must then spend 3 […]
November playlist: 15 tracks to discover
Every month, Culturez-vous presents a playlist featuring a selection of the latest music releases! In this selection, listen to: Blonde Redhead, Halo Maud, Clio, Vincent Delerm, Beirut, Cabane, Lewis OfMan, Anaïs Mva, Isaac Delusion, Ian Caulfield, Alexis Paul, Aukai, Gabriel Auguste and Alban Claudin. You can also find Culturez-vous playlists on Youtube, Deezer and Spotify.
Les Aliénés, the free and unusual exhibition at the Mobilier national
What if contemporary art could give a new lease of life to furniture that has lost its heritage value? That’s the slightly crazy but successful idea of the Mobilier national, which has entrusted 39 contemporary designers with the task of transforming furniture from its collections. 53 previously unseen works, the “alienated” of the Mobilier national, can […]
Waiting for Notre-Dame: how can you follow the progress of the restoration project?
On 15 April 2019, a fire ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, destroying its spire and roof and causing part of the vault to collapse. Since then, hundreds of workers have been working daily on the cathedral, with the aim of reopening Notre-Dame on 8 December 2024. So what’s going on behind the palisades that hide the […]
What to do in Leuven? Travel guide and best places to go!
With its historic heritage, charming pedestrian streets and many cultural venues, Leuven is a dynamic and exciting city. Situated not far from Brussels, it is easily accessible from France and lends itself perfectly to an extended weekend getaway. So what can you do in Leuven? What visits are a must? Find out in this travel guide! This travel […]
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 in the Aisne region, at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, less than 50 minutes from Paris, this new cultural centre focuses on all the cultures of the French-speaking world. And it’s no coincidence that such an establishment is being set […]