Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Madrid : the Goya’s grandiose pictorial ensemble in the San Antonio de la Florida Chapel Here’s a little church that, from the outside, doesn’t really attract attention. Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and built by the architect Filippo Fontana at the end of the 18th century at the request of Charles IV, the San Antonio de la Florida Chapel hides a true marvel: a grandiose pictoral ensemble painted by […] June 1, 2020June 1, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The Statue of Liberty: story of a Franco-American friendship The Statue of Liberty, one of the most famous monuments in the United States, has been enthroned on Liberty Island in New York since October 28, 1886. But did you know that Paris also has its Statue of Liberty? In fact, the French capital even has five copies of Liberty Enlightening the World! The original […] May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Who are you George Sand?! Visiting her house in Nohant It was in Berry, in Nohant, that I went to meet George Sand (1804-1876) – “this land where I was brought up, where I spent my whole life” she wrote. Here, time seems to have stopped its mad rush: by entering the house of the illustrious writer, we are propelled into the 19th century! A […] May 25, 2020May 25, 2020
Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Photographed The eventful history of the Paris Sainte-Chapelle For 8 centuries, the Saint-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) has amazed Parisians! Built at the request of Saint Louis to house the relics of the Passion of Christ, the Sainte-Chapelle stands out in particular for its marvellous stained glass windows. Let’s discover the eventful history of this fascinating monument. The acquisition of the Holy Relics by Saint […] May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Visit the French department of Tarn by discovering its typicals towns and villages What to visit in the department of Tarn ? The Tarn is one of my favorite regions of France. The landscapes are magnificent, the gastronomy excellent and the sun is as much in the heart of its inhabitants as in the sky. To visit this territory, the best is still to plan a route between […] January 11, 2021January 12, 2021
Museums scheduled to (re)open in Paris in 2021 For several months now, many cultural establishments have been under construction in Paris. If the two lockdowns have delayed some openings, 2021 should be the year when we will be able to enjoy brand new cultural places! Let’s take a look at the work in progress in Parisian establishments. Museum reopenings planned for 2021 La […] January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
All the exhibitions to see in Paris in 2021 What are the exhibitions to be seen in Paris in 2021? Museums are eagerly waiting to reopen their doors and so are we, because nearly 160 exhibitions are already underway or announced for the coming year! To help you prepare your outings in the coming months and not miss an exhibition that could soon be […] December 18, 2020January 7, 2021
The Christmas playlist: 30 tracks guaranteed without Mariah Carey! It’s hard to be in the holiday mood without a real nice Christmas playlist! Like every year, Culturez-vous offers you a guaranteed playlist without Mariah Carey (sorry Mariah)… Between traditional songs revisited and more contemporary Christmas music, you will find in this playlist enough to wait for the big man with the white beard! 30 […] December 13, 2020December 13, 2020
A well-being getaway in the Eure-et-Loir region (France) After this complicated year 2020, I think we all dream of a relaxing holiday! What if it was in the Eure-et-Loir? At the gates of the Ile-de-France region, this destination has many assets, especially for Parisians who can find a haven of peace without going far. Zoom on some original activities that await you in […] December 8, 2020December 8, 2020