Discover Once upon a time, there was the Ritz, or the beginnings of the modern hotel business In the world of hotels, the Ritz is synonymous with excellence. The reputation of this Parisian establishment is well established: since its creation in 1898, the Ritz has seduced generations of guests, both anonymous and famous, including Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, Proust and – more recently – Madonna, Rihanna and Anna Wintour, all of whom have […] August 31, 2023September 5, 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 At the heart of the French Senate: visit of the Palais du Luxembourg Since 1799, the Palais du Luxembourg has been home to the Senate, the upper chamber of the French Parliament, which, along with the National Assembly, holds legislative power. What is the history of this palace? And what can you see? In this article, you’ll find an overview of the Palais du Luxembourg, plus a few […] June 27, 2023June 27, 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 The Monnaie de Paris: a long history A centuries-old institution, the Monnaie de Paris mints not only French coins, but also those of many other countries, which recognize its expertise! Founded in 864, one of the world’s oldest companies has nevertheless aged well: today, it continues to reinvent itself, minting new collections every year, as well as offering a rich cultural program. […] May 30, 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
