Facing the Sun, the dazzling exhibition at the Marmottan Monet museum
Throughout the ages, the sun has never ceased to inspire artists. This fascinating star by its brilliance, capable of being reborn every day, has been the central point of many paintings. This is notably the case in “Impression, soleil levant” (“Impression, Sunrise”), the mythical painting by Claude Monet in 1872, which gave its name to […]
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. What does this private mansion, the French government’s top place, look like? Discover a glimpse of this so secret place! The history of the Hôtel de Matignon The private mansion of the princes and princesses of Monaco […]
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 is more than three centuries old! Since the creation of this porcelain factory under Louis XV in 1740, Sèvres has built up a reputation commensurate with its talent. Each piece that leaves its workshops, from the smallest saucer […]
September playlist: 16 tracks to discover
Every month, Culturez-vous presents a playlist with a selection of the latest music releases! In this new selection : Requin Chagrin & Anaïs Demoustier, Bon Entendeur & Emma Peters, Zélie, Mermonte, P.R2B, Jeanne Added, Charlotte Fever, Oete, Cloudie, Izïa, Yodelice, Antoine Wielemans, Pomme, Hey Hey My My, Leslie Medina and Thomas Kahn. You can also find this […]
10 little-known anecdotes about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A gifted child and a composer of genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) lived only 35 years. Yet he left us more than 620 works that are still played daily by the world’s greatest orchestras! Get to know Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through 10 anecdotes that you may not have known about this composer! Article produced in […]
At La Seine Musicale, a happy hour to rediscover classical music
We all love classical music: who hasn’t been moved by Mozart’s symphonies, Chopin’s piano concertos or Verdi’s La Traviata? The problem is that for many of us, this music is tinged with an elitist side and remains difficult to understand. To break down these prejudices and offer us a new look at these masterpieces, the […]