Best things to do in Manchester : city guide
Dynamic, young and cultural, Manchester is an inexpensive and exotic destination for a few days getaway. You will find in this city guide all the information you need to prepare your trip to Manchester, a selection of must-see visits as well as some good addresses to discover the local gastronomy. Enjoy your stay! Welcome to […]
The 5 most beautiful museums in London
How can you discover London without visiting its museums? It would be a mistake not to do so, as in Great Britain the national museums are free! Here is a selection of museums to visit absolutely if you go to London: The National Gallery It is difficult to not fall under the spell of this […]
When Nicolas Poussin represented the end of the plague epidemic…
This is an eye-catching picture in these epidemic times! In 1657, in a painting entitled Sainte Françoise Romaine announcing in Rome the end of the plague, the painter Nicolas Poussin celebrated the end of the plague. Zoom on his story. The great plague of 1656 in Italy In 1656 a part of Italy – especially […]
The containment interview: Elise Lafages from the Dijon opera house
In this period when you have to stay at home, I propose a series of interviews with cultural professionals. An opportunity to find out more about their jobs, the institutions in which they work, but also about the measures they deploy to maintain a link with the public despite the confinement. Today, it is Elise […]
The eventful history of the Paris Sainte-Chapelle
For 8 centuries, the Saint-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) has amazed Parisians! Built at the request of Saint Louis to house the relics of the Passion of Christ, the Sainte-Chapelle stands out in particular for its marvellous stained glass windows. Let’s discover the eventful history of this fascinating monument. The acquisition of the Holy Relics by Saint […]
May’s playlist : 15 tracks to discover
Containment hasn’t put the music industry out of business, far from it! On the contrary, many artists have taken advantage of this time at home to create. So much so that the month of April was rich in new musical releases. Here is, as every month, a new playlist created from a selection of the […]