Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage 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 I was brought up, where I spent my whole life” she wrote. Here, time seems to have stopped its mad rush: by entering the house of the illustrious writer, we are propelled into the 19th century! A […] May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage Permanent collections 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 Switzerland in only 20 years! The reasons for this success? An admirable collection and an exhibition space open to the outside. A cultural gem that justifies a visit to Basel! Ernst & Hildy Beyeler: a collector’s story […] May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Travel Travel to europe The 15 best things to do in London London is a bustling and dynamic capita! Where to start when you spend a weekend there? To help you, here is my selection of 15 things to do absolutely when visiting London! 1. Eat a good breakfast For a good start, treat yourself to a good breakfast: eggs, bacon, beans, mushrooms, sausages and toast. Yes, […] May 24, 2020June 21, 2020
Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions 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 days later and after painting seventy-eight pictures, he committed suicide there on July 29, 1890. On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his death, the commune of Auvers-sur-Oise pays tribute to the famous painter through a rich […] May 24, 2020May 25, 2020
Read Peter Pan, by James Matthew Barrie Abstract: Peter Pan is a little boy who refuses to grow up. One day, he visits Wendy in the heart of London and convinces her to come, with her brothers, to Neverland an imaginary country. It is there that the lost children, the Tinker Bell fairy and the dreaded Captain Hook, Peter’s sworn enemy, live! […] May 24, 2020May 25, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Useful information Planning for the reopening of museums and monuments in the Paris region Deconfinement does not (yet) rhyme with culture. Despite the authorization to reopen certain museums announced by the french government for May 11, in fact cultural establishments are still few in number to welcome the public again and one wonders when will museums and monuments in Paris reopen? The reopening is being done gradually to control […] May 23, 2020July 2, 2020
Edvard Munch’s The Scream: analysis of a masterpiece Edward Munch’s Scream is a particularly famous painting, it has even become an emoji! But what does this painting really tell us? Why did Munch paint this scream? Discover the hidden meanings behind this painting! Analysis. Edvard Munch: a troubled artist To understand the work of Edvard Munch (1863-1944) a little better, we must look […] April 20, 2021April 20, 2021