Discover Go out Temporary exhibitions Les Aliénés, the free and unusual exhibition at the Mobilier national What if contemporary art could give a new lease of life to furniture that has lost its heritage value? That’s the slightly crazy but successful idea of the Mobilier national, which has entrusted 39 contemporary designers with the task of transforming furniture from its collections. 53 previously unseen works, the “alienated” of the Mobilier national, can […] November 9, 2023November 9, 2023
Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Cité internationale de la langue française opens its doors in Villers-Cotterêts Announcement: we are delighted to announce the birth of the Cité internationale de la langue française! Based in the Aisne region, at the Château de Villers-Cotterêts, less than 50 minutes from Paris, this new cultural centre focuses on all the cultures of the French-speaking world. And it’s no coincidence that such an establishment is being set […] October 31, 2023October 31, 2023
Discover Go out Monuments and castles At Oiron castle, contemporary art coexists with history Do you prefer contemporary art or historic homes? At Oiron, you have no choice! Situated in the Deux-Sèvres region, halfway between Angers and Poitiers, the Château d’Oiron has been home to a contemporary art collection for the past thirty years, which resonates with the monument’s history. Yet nothing predestined this building to house such a […] October 17, 2023October 25, 2023
Discover Go out The Perfumer’s Garden, an olfactory visit in Versailles At the heart of the Trianon estate, a new garden has just opened at the Château de Versailles. There are no fountains or neatly trimmed shrubs here, just flowers by the thousands. This is the Perfumer’s Garden, where, as the name suggests, your sense of smell will be awakened! Created in the heart of the […] June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Discover Go out Monuments and castles A cultural pass for unlimited visits of French monuments! Did you know that there’s a pass that offers unlimited access to over 80 monuments all over France? It’s called Passion Monuments, and it’s valid for one year, giving you unlimited access to a wide range of cultural sites and exhibitions! From the Arc de Triomphe to Mont Saint-Michel, not forgetting the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Reims […] June 28, 2023October 25, 2023
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Joana Vasconcelos’ impressive Tree of Life at Vincennes castle The Sainte Chapelle in the Château de Vincennes is the setting for an impressive installation that runs until September 3! Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos has grown a 13-metre-high laurel tree, composed of over 100,000 hand-woven leaves. Here’s a closer look at this flamboyant and magical work of art. A Tree of Life As part of […] June 7, 2023June 7, 2023
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
