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
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