What to do in Argenteuil? A cultural getaway 10 minutes from Paris

Que faire à Argenteuil ?

Just 10 minutes from Paris, Argenteuil is an ideal town for a day’s getaway combining culture, history and relaxation. With its Impressionist House, its Basilica, the remains of its abbey and its open-air museum, this town in the Val-d’Oise offers a variety of activities and sites to discover. So what can you do in Argenteuil? What […]

Stolen golden toilets: the strange fate of Maurizio Cattelan’s work “America”

Stolen golden toilets: the strange fate of Maurizio Cattelan's work "America" 1

In 2016, the contemporary art world welcomed a work that was unusual, to say the least: América, a functional toilet made entirely of 18-carat gold, designed by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Three years later, the work was stolen from an English palace. A look back at the history of the world’s most expensive throne! A golden […]

Set out to discover the artisanal skills of Maison Hennessy

Métiers d'art de la Maison Hennessy

For 260 years, Maison Hennessy has embodied artisanal excellence in the world of cognac. Based in Cognac, in the Charente region of France, this House perpetuates trades and techniques to preserve the know-how of its industry. Recently awarded the ” Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant ” label, Hennessy opens its doors to visitors to showcase these exceptional trades through tours and […]