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 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 Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Rouen’s unusual aître Saint-Maclou : a former cemetery turned living space In Rouen, the Aître Saint-Maclou is an unusual place that deserves a visit ! Nestled in the heart of the city, this former 15th-century ossuary attracts visitors not only for its mysterious atmosphere, but also for its cultural program and living spaces. Far from being stuck in the past, the aître Saint-Maclou is a vibrant, living place where history, […] September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Wilhering Abbey, an Austrian Rococo gem Nestled in the verdant Upper Austrian countryside, just a few kilometers from Linz, Wilhering Abbey is home to one of Austria’s most beautiful churches. The history of Wilhering Abbey Founded in 1146 under the Cistercian rule, Wilhering Abbey’s monastery was completed in just four years, and the abbey church erected in 1185. In 1733, a vast fire […] June 28, 2024June 28, 2024
Discover Go out Monuments and castles The history of Marseille’s Château d’If Just off the coast of Marseille, in France, stands the Château d’If, a stone sentinel that has left its mark on history as well as literary accounts. A symbol of strength, oppression and resistance, the Château d’If has guarded the port of Marseille since the 16th century! Through the ages, the Château d’If has had many incarnations: military fortress, […] May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
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