Discover Go out Monuments and castles Museums and heritage Wilhering Abbey, an Austrian Rococo gem Nestled in the verdant Upper Austrian countryside, just a few kilometers from Linz, Wilhering Abbey is home to one of Austria’s most beautiful churches. The history of Wilhering Abbey Founded in 1146 under the Cistercian rule, Wilhering Abbey’s monastery was completed in just four years, and the abbey church erected in 1185. In 1733, a vast fire […] June 28, 2024June 28, 2024
Discover Go out Museums and heritage Temporary exhibitions The great decorations of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on display at the Mobilier National Notre-Dame de Paris is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, but the most famous of all cathedrals has also inspired numerous artists and craftsmen who, over the centuries, have created paintings, carpets, tapestries and furniture for it. Just a few months before its reopening on December 8, the Mobilier National is devoting its new exhibition to the […] June 6, 2024June 6, 2024
Discover Go out Monuments and castles The history of Marseille’s Château d’If Just off the coast of Marseille, in France, stands the Château d’If, a stone sentinel that has left its mark on history as well as literary accounts. A symbol of strength, oppression and resistance, the Château d’If has guarded the port of Marseille since the 16th century! Through the ages, the Château d’If has had many incarnations: military fortress, […] May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
Discover Go out An immersive visit to the Lewarde Mining History Center Did you know that coal mining in Nord-Pas de Calais only came to an end in 1990? To preserve the memory of this not-so-distant mining history, which has left a lasting mark on the memories and landscapes of Northern France, the Centre Historique Minier offers you an immersive tour and invites you to descend into a mine! […] April 18, 2024April 18, 2024
Discover Go out Monuments and castles Rediscover French monuments as the Olympic Flame passes by From May 8 to July 26, 2024, the Olympic Torch Relay will criss-cross France, followed by the Paralympic Torch Relay from August 25 to 28. These two sporting and festive events will also be an opportunity to rediscover France and its heritage. What is the route of the Olympic Flame and the Paralympic Flame? And what French […] April 18, 2024April 18, 2024
Discover Go out 150 years of Impressionism celebrated at Normandy Impressionist Festival Celebrating the legacy of Impressionism, painting the artistic richness of the region and highlighting the impact of the Impressionist movement on contemporary culture: this has been the ambitious project of the Normandy Impressionist festival since its creation in 2010. Today, the festival is internationally renowned, making it one of the major events on the world art scene. For […] March 22, 2024March 22, 2024
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
