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 Museums and heritage Permanent collections The lovely Sorolla Museum in Madrid Madrid has many famous museums such as the Prado, the Thyssen Museum or the Queen Sofia museum. But you would be wrong to stop at these big names because the small Sorolla museum surpasses them all with its charm and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with it! Welcome to Joaquín Sorolla’s house If this […] May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Go out The Normandy American Cemetery of Omaha Beach (Colleville-sur-Mer) It’s a beautiful day in April, among the first sunny days of the year, it feels like summer already. The sky is a beautiful blue, the birds are singing, a warm wind is blowing in my face. On the magnificient beach in front of me, everyone goes about their daily routine: some do sports, children […] May 26, 2020May 26, 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 Museums and heritage Permanent collections The Fondation Beyeler: the most visited museum in Switzerland On the outskirts of Basel, the young Fondation Beyeler has managed to become the most visited museum in Switzerland in only 20 years! The reasons for this success? An admirable collection and an exhibition space open to the outside. A cultural gem that justifies a visit to Basel! Ernst & Hildy Beyeler: a collector’s story […] May 25, 2020May 25, 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
