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 Live shows Who was Paul Dukas? 7 interesting facts about the composer of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” What do Goethe and Disney have in common? It’s the composer Paul Dukas! By creating “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice“, a symphonic poem based on a ballad by Goethe, Dukas inspired Walt Disney to turn it into a cartoon in Fantasia, further popularizing this major work of classical music. What is The Sorcerer’s Apprentice about? And who […] May 9, 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 Live shows Watch Practical guide to discover the Opéra-Comique! Admit that when we talk about opera we sometimes think: it’s too expensive, it’s for “old people”, it’s too long and boring, you have to know it to appreciate it… Well no: the Opéra-Comique is dusting off the genre and clearly saying stop to prejudices with its new 2023-2024 season! Who is the Opéra-Comique for? […] April 24, 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
Discover Live shows Watch Verdi’s La Traviata: an opera that shook up the codes La Traviata is one of the most famous works of Verdi (1813 – 1901). It brought him international fame during his lifetime! But how well do you know this opera? Did you know, for example, that Verdi was inspired by his own story? Or that this opera was a flop at its first performance? Discover […] March 27, 2023October 25, 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
