Discover Go out The Arc de Triomphe wrapped: Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s dream come true It took almost 60 years for Christo and Jeanne-Claude‘s dream of wrapping the Arc de Triomphe to become concrete. Imagined in 1961, “L’Arc de Triomphe wrapped” is no longer a project but a reality! Since September 18 and until October 3, 2021, the Arc de Triomphe can be observed entirely wrapped. A project imagined by […] September 20, 2021September 20, 2021
Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Conciergerie in Paris: the story of a palace turned prison It’s hard not to notice the long silhouette of the Conciergerie when walking along the banks of the Seine in Paris (France). With its medieval architecture, it is one of the most striking buildings in Paris. Former palace of the kings, then prison, then Palace of Justice, the Conciergerie has taken on many different roles […] July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Discover Go out With the Triennial, Bruges celebrates contemporary art Every three years, the Bruges Triennial (Belgium) invites inhabitants and tourists to (re)discover the city through contemporary art and architecture. For the 2021 edition, to be discovered until October 24, 13 artists and architects have appropriated the historic heart of Bruges. Here is an overview of some of the works that await you. TraumA This […] July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Discover Go out What to do in Saint-Etienne? Cultural places to visit If you like culture, design and the performing arts, then Saint-Etienne is the city for you! This french former industrial city has been reinventing itself for a few years now through culture: with numerous museums and several theatres dedicated to live performances, there are many activities to choose from. Here is an overview of the […] July 5, 2021July 5, 2021
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Meeting with Champollion in the new museum in Vif, Isère (France) A new museum has just been opened in Isère, in the village of Vif, about 20 kilometers south of Grenoble. Installed in the family home of the famous Egyptologist, the Champollion Museum pays tribute to Jean-François Champollion, the first researcher to have succeeded in deciphering hieroglyphs, but also to his brother Jacques-Joseph, to whom he […] July 1, 2021July 1, 2021
Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Hôtel de la Marine opens a new chapter in its history The Hôtel de la Marine is opening to the public after a long restoration project. This emblematic monument on the Place de la Concorde in Paris is thus preparing to open a new chapter in its already rich history. How did the Hôtel de la Marine come into being? What was it used for? Where […] June 9, 2021June 9, 2021
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
