Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The little-known history of the Montmartre Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris Perched on top of the Montmartre hill the Sacré-Cœur is an emblematic monument of Paris. With its white stones and neo-Byzantine architecture, it contributes to the charm of Montmartre. But what is the history of the Sacré-Cœur basilica? Did you know that it was built in reaction to more than a century of war and […] July 31, 2020August 13, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage Visit of the Venet Foundation in Le Muy Since 2014 the Venet Foundation has been based in Le Muy in the Var (south of France) with the aim of preserving the Le Muy property and ensuring the continuity of Bernar Venet‘s work. The domain of Le Muy is the artist’s life project: in the heart of nature he presents a sculpture park with […] July 15, 2020August 2, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Discover contemporary art in the open air with Les Extatiques It is often forgotten but La Défense is not a place reserved for businessmen. It is also a great playground for architecture lovers, photographers, families and art lovers. Indeed in the middle of the towers no less than 73 works of art can be seen in the open air all year round and even more […] July 6, 2020July 31, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage Permanent collections The Louvre museum like you’ve never seen it before! Private tour After 4 months of closure, the Louvre Museum is getting ready to welcome its visitors again. As of Monday, June 6, it will be possible to visit it again – subject to respecting the barrier gestures! With a limited number of visitors the summer of 2020 promises to be the right time to visit the […] July 5, 2020July 22, 2020
Go out Museums and heritage The 15 most beautiful churches in Paris What are the most beautiful churches in Paris? Among the 140 or so churches in the capital some are veritable architecture marvels!Whether you’re a believer or not, it’s always a good idea to open the doors of these buildings. So which churches should you visit in Paris? Here are my 15 favorite churches, classified by […] June 27, 2020July 15, 2020
Go out The 15 best day trips from Paris Paris is a beautiful city but take the opportunity to get out of it and see more of the Paris Region! Feel like taking a hike around Paris? Explore a monument? Or go for a bike ride? Here are 15 best day trips from Paris easily accessible by public transport! In the footsteps of Van […] June 21, 2020July 6, 2020
A natural and cultural roadtrip in Berry (France) Berry may not be the center of the world but it is undoubtedly the center of France! In the middle of our beautiful country hides a very natural region with a beautiful historical and gastronomic heritage and wonderful stories to tell us. You will find here a travel guide with a detailed itinerary to discover […] September 27, 2020September 27, 2020
Pour de bon, the Strasbourg restaurant that puts cheese in the spotlight When I went to visit the city of Strasbourg, I fell in love with a restaurant like no other. Pour de bon is an address where one cooks fresh and homemade with local and seasonal products. But the originality of this restaurant is that you can find cheese in every dish that is made and […] September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
When the universe inspires artists: an exhibition to see at the La Poste museum The universe intrigues as much as it inspires. Since the dawn of time it has been a subject of questioning for scientists but also for artists! We owe to Einstein these words: “The most beautiful thing is the mystery of the Universe… cradle of art and science.” It is around this exciting theme that the […] September 11, 2020September 16, 2020
The Rouen museums celebrate Impressionism with 6 exhibitions The impressionist movement is in the spotlight at the Réunion des Musées Métropolitains (RMM) in Rouen! No less than six exhibitions and three artistic projects are proposed in four museums of the agglomeration, the opportunity to (re)discover major artists as well as lesser known figures such as the ceramist Camille Moreau-Nélaton, the photographer Antonin Personnaz, […] September 10, 2020September 13, 2020
Valençay : the castle of Talleyrand. History and visit The castle of Valençay is one of the great sites of the Loire Valley, just like Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chambord. Known to have been the residence of Talleyrand, the domain of Valençay has however a long history behind it when the famous diplomat acquired it in 1803. What is the history of the Valençay castle? […] September 8, 2020September 13, 2020
