Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions In the footsteps of Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise On May 20, 1890, Vincent Van Gogh went to Auvers-sur-Oise, about thirty kilometres north of Paris. Seventy days later and after painting seventy-eight pictures, he committed suicide there on July 29, 1890. On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his death, the commune of Auvers-sur-Oise pays tribute to the famous painter through a rich […] May 24, 2020May 25, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Useful information Planning for the reopening of museums and monuments in the Paris region Deconfinement does not (yet) rhyme with culture. Despite the authorization to reopen certain museums announced by the french government for May 11, in fact cultural establishments are still few in number to welcome the public again and one wonders when will museums and monuments in Paris reopen? The reopening is being done gradually to control […] May 23, 2020July 2, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Useful information All the exhibitions to see in Paris in 2020 What are the exhibitions to be seen in Paris in 2020? If you like museums then you will be happy: there are nearly 200 in progress or to come! To help you plan your next outings, I have listed in this table all the current and announced exhibitions of Parisian museums, with their start and […] May 22, 2020June 4, 2020
And also Go out Museums and heritage Useful information Late night opening hours in Paris museums and monuments in 2020 After a day’s work, it’s not just bars, restaurants or cinemas open in the evening in Paris: there are also museums! Most Parisian museums have late night openings where you can enjoy a relaxed cultural evening. Visiting a museum in the evening also offers several advantages: it has a lot of charm, it’s often quieter […] May 22, 2020October 1, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage Permanent collections Travel Travel to europe The 5 most beautiful museums in London How can you discover London without visiting its museums? It would be a mistake not to do so, as in Great Britain the national museums are free! Here is a selection of museums to visit absolutely if you go to London: The National Gallery It is difficult to not fall under the spell of this […] May 21, 2020May 23, 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
