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
Discover Go out Museums and heritage A day at the Monnaie de Paris Did you know that the Monnaie de Paris is the last remaining industry located in Paris? Opposite the Louvre, numerous medals and collector coins are minted here every day! But the Monnaie de Paris is also a building open to the public: within its walls are a museum, an exhibition space, a café and a […] May 30, 2023October 25, 2023
Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Colombey: 20th century France through the life of the General In Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, the Charles-de-Gaulle Memorial looks back on the personality of de Gaulle (1890-1970) and, through him, on the great historical events of the 20th century. Inaugurated in 2008 to complete and enrich the cultural offer around the famous general, the Memorial is a must for all those who visit Colombey. Article produced in partnership […] May 9, 2023October 25, 2023
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage The Royal Chapel of Dreux: the unique necropolis of the Orleans family In Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir region of France, an unusual chapel is hidden! The Royal Chapel of Dreux is indeed the necropolis of the Orleans family where about fifty members of the Orleans family, including Louis-Philippe, the last king of the French, are buried. What is the history of the Royal Chapel of Dreux? And […] April 13, 2023April 13, 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
