Discover Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Black Indians at the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac museum: the traditions of the New Orleans carnival The Black Indians of New Orleans exhibition has just opened at the Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac Museum. Little known in France, the African-American custom of Mardi Gras Carnival in New Orleans is an exciting mix of traditions, beliefs and communities. A festivity rich in syncretism that is an opportunity to trace the history of African-Americans on […] October 20, 2022November 1, 2023
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions Facing the Sun, the dazzling exhibition at the Marmottan Monet museum Throughout the ages, the sun has never ceased to inspire artists. This fascinating star by its brilliance, capable of being reborn every day, has been the central point of many paintings. This is notably the case in “Impression, soleil levant” (“Impression, Sunrise”), the mythical painting by Claude Monet in 1872, which gave its name to […] October 12, 2022November 1, 2023
Discover Go out What does the Hôtel de Matignon, the residence of the French Prime Minister, look like? Since 1959, the Hôtel de Matignon has been the official workplace and residence of the French Prime Ministers. What does this private mansion, the French government’s top place, look like? Discover a glimpse of this so secret place! The history of the Hôtel de Matignon The private mansion of the princes and princesses of Monaco […] October 11, 2022October 11, 2022
Discover Go out Museums and heritage The Sèvres Manufacture: 280 yers and an intact expertise In France, at the gates of Paris, the Sèvres Manufacture is committed to transmitting a know-how that is more than three centuries old! Since the creation of this porcelain factory under Louis XV in 1740, Sèvres has built up a reputation commensurate with its talent. Each piece that leaves its workshops, from the smallest saucer […] October 3, 2022October 3, 2022
Discover 10 little-known anecdotes about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart A gifted child and a composer of genius, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) lived only 35 years. Yet he left us more than 620 works that are still played daily by the world’s greatest orchestras! Get to know Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through 10 anecdotes that you may not have known about this composer! Article produced in […] September 27, 2022November 1, 2023
Discover Live shows Watch At La Seine Musicale, a happy hour to rediscover classical music We all love classical music: who hasn’t been moved by Mozart’s symphonies, Chopin’s piano concertos or Verdi’s La Traviata? The problem is that for many of us, this music is tinged with an elitist side and remains difficult to understand. To break down these prejudices and offer us a new look at these masterpieces, the […] September 27, 2022November 1, 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
