From Camille Claudel to Napoleon: a journey in the Aube region in the footsteps of the famous figures
What if you went on holiday in the Aube region in France? There is no risk of getting bored there: between the town of Troyes and its typical timber-framed houses, the champagne cellars and the numerous outdoor activities, there is no shortage of things to do! But it is another facet of the Aube that […]
iiconi: the perfect gift for connected music lovers
If you are looking for an original idea to please your music-loving friends or parents, iiconi is probably the gift you need. These connected musical objects allow you to decorate your home while enjoying enriched content around a cult artist to go far beyond simply listening to an album. More than just an album If […]
Looking for Freedom, El Anatsui’s poetic exhibition at the Paris Conciergerie
In Paris, the Conciergerie is hosting “Looking for Freedom”, a carte blanche exhibition by the artist El Anatsui as part of the Africa 2020 Season. An ode to freedom that echoes the history of the monument, to be discovered until 14 November 2021. El Anastsui and the Africa2020 season Still little known to the French […]
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 to you today the Cité Napoléon in the 9th arrondissement. In front of the rather banal porch of 58 rue de Rochechouart, it’s hard to imagine the surprising architecture that lies behind. However, if your curiosity drives […]
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 principles in a fun way. But the Cité de l’Economie also deserves to be discovered for its heritage. It is housed in the Hôtel Gaillard, a sumptuous late 19th-century private mansion whose neo-Gothic style is surprising in the […]
Saint-Germain-en-Laye: a cultural getaway at the gates of Paris
Less than half an hour from Paris, the town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is like the 21st arrondissement of the french capital! With its castle, its forest, its numerous shops and several cultural places, it is a particularly pleasant town for a short break. Did you know that it has the largest archaeological museum in Europe, that […]