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
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The Royal Chapel of Dreux: the unique necropolis of the Orleans family In Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, an unusual chapel is hidden! The Royal Chapel of Dreux is indeed the necropolis of the Orleans family where about fifty members of the Orleans family, including Louis-Philippe, the last king of the French, are buried. What is the history of the Royal Chapel of Dreux? And […] April 13, 2023April 13, 2023
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage In Paris, the rebirth of the Château de Bagatelle Do you know the Bagatelle castle (château de Bagatelle)? It is little known and yet it is located in Paris and its history is quite amusing: it is the result of a crazy bet between Marie-Antoinette and the Count of Artois who had it built in less than 100 days! Discover the history of this […] October 21, 2021October 21, 2021
Discover Go out Monuments and castles At the Versailles palace, the rebirth of the King’s corner cabinet At the Versailles palace, the King’s Corner Cabinet has just been restored to its former glory after 18 months of work. This room, which bears witness to the intimacy of the monarchs, allows us to discover one of the masterpieces of French furniture: the cylinder secretary ordered by Louis XV. One room, many lives The […] April 7, 2021April 7, 2021
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Valençay : the castle of Talleyrand. History and visit The castle of Valençay is one of the great sites of the Loire Valley, just like Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chambord. Known to have been the residence of Talleyrand, the domain of Valençay has however a long history behind it when the famous diplomat acquired it in 1803. What is the history of the Valençay castle? […] September 8, 2020September 13, 2020
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