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
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Rediscover French monuments as the Olympic Flame passes by From May 8 to July 26, 2024, the Olympic Torch Relay will criss-cross France, followed by the Paralympic Torch Relay from August 25 to 28. These two sporting and festive events will also be an opportunity to rediscover France and its heritage. What is the route of the Olympic Flame and the Paralympic Flame? And what French […] April 18, 2024April 18, 2024
Discover Go out Monuments and castles At Oiron castle, contemporary art coexists with history Do you prefer contemporary art or historic homes? At Oiron, you have no choice! Situated in the Deux-Sèvres region, halfway between Angers and Poitiers, the Château d’Oiron has been home to a contemporary art collection for the past thirty years, which resonates with the monument’s history. Yet nothing predestined this building to house such a […] October 17, 2023October 25, 2023
Discover Go out Monuments and castles A cultural pass for unlimited visits of French monuments! Did you know that there’s a pass that offers unlimited access to over 80 monuments all over France? It’s called Passion Monuments, and it’s valid for one year, giving you unlimited access to a wide range of cultural sites and exhibitions! From the Arc de Triomphe to Mont Saint-Michel, not forgetting the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Reims […] June 28, 2023October 25, 2023
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