The Statue of Liberty: story of a Franco-American friendship
The Statue of Liberty, one of the most famous monuments in the United States, has been enthroned on Liberty Island in New York since October 28, 1886. But did you know that Paris also has its Statue of Liberty? In fact, the French capital even has five copies of Liberty Enlightening the World! The original […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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! […]