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
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The amazing story of the Palais Jacques Cœur of Bourges In Bourges the Palais Jacques Coeur is a 15th century mansion that marked a turning point in the history of architecture. Built by the rich merchant Jacques Coeur, it will never be inhabited by its owner, who fell into disgrace a few years before the end of the construction. To visit the Palais Jacques Coeur […] September 4, 2020September 13, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The Monte-Cristo castle: the earthly paradise of Alexandre Dumas With its neo-renaissance architecture and its English garden the small Monte Cristo castle catches the eyes. Situated in the Yvelines in France, not far from Saint-Germain-en-Laye, it was built on the initiative of the writer Alexandre Dumas who was not able to enjoy it for very long… What is the history of the castle of […] August 2, 2020August 18, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The little-known history of the Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris Perched on top of the Montmartre hill the Sacré-Cœur is an emblematic monument of Paris. With its white stones and neo-Byzantine architecture, it contributes to the charm of Montmartre. But what is the history of the Sacré-Cœur basilica? Did you know that it was built in reaction to more than a century of war and […] July 31, 2020August 13, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Chambord Castle: Francis I’s dream Chambord. The mere mention of this name is enough to stir your imagination. Unique, majestic, impressive… we lack adjectives to describe this castle which has no equivalent. But to go to Chambord is above all to enter a vast estate: 5,440 hectares, the size of Paris, surrounded by a 32 km wall. You have to […] June 12, 2020June 12, 2020
Go out Listen Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The “sounds” of Versailles set to music by Thylacine and Jaffna Have you ever listened to a monument? Thanks to a collaboration with the electro musician Thylacine, the Palace of Versailles can now be listened, danced and even sung! Let’s take a look back at this project which links music and heritage and allows you to see – or rather hear – a monument in a […] June 4, 2020June 30, 2020
The February playlist: 15 tracks to discover Still a few days to wait before entering the spring. In the meantime, music helps to warm up so here is a new music selection with 15 tracks chosen from the latest releases. On the program this month : Requin Chagrin, Clio, Bigre, Arman Méliès, Wassailer, Feu! Chatterton, Max Richter, Orouni, Thee Sacred Souls, Nîm, […] February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
The (very special) anatomy lesson of Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Lesson was Rembrandt’s first major commission. Executed when he was only 26 years old, this artwork is one of the artist’s masterpiece. In what context was this painting created? Who are the characters depicted in it? And what lesson is Dr. Tulp giving? Let’s analyze this fascinating painting. In what context did […] February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
The 10 most awaited art exhibitions in Paris in 2021 The year 2021 does not start in the best way for the cultural sector, which has already been at a standstill for more than 100 days. Yet museums are only waiting for one thing: to welcome their public back. A vast program has already been announced for 2021: more than 160 exhibitions are planned in […] February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Chagall, The Emissary of Light, at the Centre Pompidou-Metz In Metz (France), 2020 was the year of round figures: while the Centre Pompidou-Metz has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, the old Saint-Etienne cathedral has celebrated its eight hundredth anniversary. For this double occasion, a major exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall – author of several of the cathedral’s stained-glass windows – should have opened its […] February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
A cultural getaway in Moulins : travel guide In the middle of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the city of Moulins is an ideal destination for a cultural getaway weekend. With its cathedral, its numerous museums but also its charming historical center, this city is perfect for a change of scenery. How to get there? What is there to discover? Here is a […] February 15, 2021February 15, 2021