Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Beaulieu-en-Rouergue abbey: when heritage meets contemporary art In the Tarn-et-Garonne region (France), the Beaulieu-en-Rouergue abbey houses a rich collection of contemporary art. This atypical space is the work of Geneviève Bonnefoi and Pierre Brache, a husband and wife team who bought and preserved the abbey in the middle of the last century to turn it into an art center. After their bequest […] July 29, 2022July 29, 2022
Discover Go out Museums and heritage In Albi, Toulouse-Lautrec meets Degas in a new exhibition One hundred years ago, in July 1922, the city of Albi (France) received a donation of the largest collection of artworks by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Since then, the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum has been working to promote this collection. To celebrate this centenary, the city of Albi is organising several events over the next few months, including […] June 8, 2022June 8, 2022
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Monet / Rothko: the meeting of two giants at the Musée des impressionnismes Giverny Monet and Rothko are two giants of painting. Each in their own way, they have marked the history of art: the first is one of the founders of the impressionist movement while the second is the representative of abstract expressionism. Although everything seems to oppose these two painters, the Musée des Impressionismes Giverny has chosen […] May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
Discover Go out Discover the new generation of the Middle Ages at the Musée de Cluny! The Musée de Cluny reopens its doors today after a vast modernisation project. The project, which was conceived over 10 years ago and began in 2015, has made the museum physically and intellectually accessible, with a completely revised itinerary that is now accessible to people with reduced mobility. What is the history of the Musée […] May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Discover Go out The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux: to be visited without moderation! In Bordeaux, land of vineyards, it is difficult to miss wine. So to understand its culture, history and know-how, the must-see visit is the Cité du Vin! Opened in 2016, this young establishment is not a museum like the others. On the one hand, its museography is completely interactive and modern; on the other hand, […] May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Discover Go out The Chauvet cave, a treasure from the depths of the centuries It is a treasure from the depths of the centuries, a marvel like you can count on the fingers of one hand. The Chauvet cave and its many ornate drawings are one of those heritage gems that must be preserved. As soon as it was discovered in 1994, measures were taken to ensure its conservation, […] April 15, 2022April 15, 2022
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
