The floating markets of the Mekong Delta: a unique experience in Vietnam

Les marchés flottants du Delta du Mékong au Vietnam

The floating markets of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are a living expression of daily life where locals come to shop as they travel from boat to boat. Although they have become mainly tourist markets, they remain a testament to local culture. What is the history of the Mekong Delta’s floating markets? What are the main floating markets and […]

4 major cultural events that will mark 2025 in Paris

JR, La Grotte du Pont Neuf, 2024, collage. Courtesy Atelier JR © 2024 JR

In Paris, 2025 will be marked by major new cultural events. From the anticipated return of an iconic monument to a gigantic artistic project, discover the four highlights that will rock Paris in 2025. The reopening of the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral While Notre-Dame de Paris reopened its doors to the public on 8 […]

All the exhibitions in Paris in 2025 and free good deals

All the exhibitions in Paris in 2025 and free good deals 1

Paris, the capital of art and culture, has a year of excitement and discovery in store for 2025, with more than 200 exhibitions announced! Better still, some of these exhibitions are completely free, a godsend for discovering the City of Light without breaking the bank. In this article, discover all the exhibitions to see 2025 in Paris, with […]

Point Nemo: the most isolated place on Earth

Point Nemo: the most isolated place on Earth 2

Lost in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Point Nemo is much more than just a geographical landmark. Located nearly 2,700 kilometres from the nearest land, this place is the pole of oceanic inaccessibility, the furthest point from any land surface. Fascinating and mysterious, it intrigues scientists and adventure-seekers alike. What is Point Nemo? Discovered in 1992 by […]

Dive into the poetic universe of Chiharu Shiota at the Grand Palais

Dive into the poetic universe of Chiharu Shiota at the Grand Palais 3

The Grand Palais in Paris is devoting an exceptional exhibition to Chiharu Shiota, the world-renowned Japanese artist, from December 11 2024 to March 19 2025. In an immersive scenography, this retrospective unveils more than 20 years of creation through monumental installations, sculptures and multimedia works. An unmissable event for lovers of contemporary art. Chiharu Shiota: […]

How Victor Hugo saved Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

In 15 April 2019, the whole world watched helplessly as a devastating fire threatened to destroy one of France’s most precious symbols: Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Five years after the tragedy, the building has risen from the ashes, ready to welcome back the faithful and visitors alike. This resurrection is an opportunity to look back […]