Discover Go out Monuments and castles At the heart of the Bourbon cradle: a visit to the remains of Bourbon-l’Archambault castle Just a few kilometers from Moulins (France), proudly overlooking the Burge valley, le château de Bourbon-l’Archambault is much more than a medieval site: it bears witness to the rise of a Capetian dynasty that became royal. Its impressive remains and panoramic views of the region make it a must-see in the Auvergne. What is the history of […] September 17, 2025September 17, 2025
Discover Go out Monuments and castles The castle of Villeneuve-Lembron: a jewel of the Auvergne Renaissance Nestled in the heart of the Auvergne region (France), the castle of Villeneuve-Lembron is one of the most remarkable examples of transitional architecture between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in France. Built at the end of the 15th century by Rigault d’Aureille, advisor and chamberlain to several kings of France, this edifice combines the defensive […] September 10, 2025September 10, 2025
Discover Go out Monuments and castles The castle of Chavaniac-Lafayette: a bridge between France and America Did you know that the Marquis de Lafayette was born in the heart of Auvergne (France)? It was in 1757, in le château de Chavaniac-Lafayette that the hero of the American War of Independence was born. Set in a green setting, the château was bought by a wealthy American philanthropist in the aftermath of the First World […] September 3, 2025September 3, 2025
Discover Square cows: an astonishing artistic fashion in 19th-century England Imagine a Victorian drawing room adorned with an imposing canvas: a gigantic, almost rectangular cow, perched on slender legs, looking as if it’s about to swallow a village. This is much more than a work of art: it’s a visual manifesto of power, wealth… and a certain aristocratic sense of humor. Welcome to the curious world of […] August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Fontevraud abbey: a unique experience in the heart of the Loire Valley In France, between Saumur and Chinon, in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Abbaye de Fontevraud is a timeless place. Founded nearly a thousand years ago, this abbey has enjoyed a rich history. From a major spiritual center to the royal necropolis of the Plantagenets and a terrifying prison, Fontevraud is now a formidable cultural […] July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Discover Iconodiagnosis : when medicine meets art history What if certain works of art, long before the rise of modern medicine, preserved in spite of themselves the visible signs of disease? This is precisely the premise of iconodiagnosis: an approach at the crossroads of medicine and art history that involves identifying pathological signs in human representations from the visual arts – painting, sculpture, mosaic, illuminated […] June 2, 2025June 2, 2025
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
