Taste “Good wine is the one we love” – Meeting with Louis de Faramond of Château Lastours It is with a tired face and a slightly misty mind that Louis de Faramond welcomes me on his estate one morning in September. We are in the middle of the harvest season and the young man has just spent a sleepless night “we have to harvest at night to pick a fresh grape and […] October 15, 2020October 15, 2020
Taste Pour de bon, the Strasbourg restaurant that puts cheese in the spotlight When I went to visit the city of Strasbourg, I fell in love with a restaurant like no other. Pour de bon is an address where one cooks fresh and homemade with local and seasonal products. But the originality of this restaurant is that you can find cheese in every dish that is made and […] September 16, 2020September 16, 2020
Taste How cognac is made? Cognac is a very complex product that requires time and great know-how. What is the history of cognac? how is it made? and how to choose it? To discover its manufacturing secrets I went to meet the Martell teams, both in the Borderies in the heart of the famous brand’s vineyards, and in their tasting […] August 13, 2020September 12, 2020
The Arc de Triomphe wrapped: Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s dream come true It took almost 60 years for Christo and Jeanne-Claude‘s dream of wrapping the Arc de Triomphe to become concrete. Imagined in 1961, “L’Arc de Triomphe wrapped” is no longer a project but a reality! Since September 18 and until October 3, 2021, the Arc de Triomphe can be observed entirely wrapped. A project imagined by […] September 20, 2021September 20, 2021
At La Seine Musicale, a happy hour to rediscover classical music We all love classical music: who hasn’t been moved by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Beethoven’s symphonies or Mozart’s requiem? The problem is that for many of us, this music is tainted with an elitist side and remains difficult to understand. To break down these prejudices and offer us a new look at these masterpieces, the Seine […] September 10, 2021September 10, 2021
The back-to-school playlist: 18 new tracks to discover After a short summer break, Culturez-vous playlists are back! In this new musical selection, find 18 tracks chosen among the latest releases. Find out in this playlist: Sufjan Stevens & Angelo De Augustine, Max Richter, KCIDY, Alexia Gredy, P.R2B, Rodrigo Amarante, Lola Le Lann, Niki Demiller, Clio, PalaisVert, Kids Return, April March & Olivia Jean, […] August 25, 2021August 25, 2021
The Conciergerie in Paris: the story of a palace turned prison It’s hard not to notice the long silhouette of the Conciergerie when walking along the banks of the Seine in Paris (France). With its medieval architecture, it is one of the most striking buildings in Paris. Former palace of the kings, then prison, then Palace of Justice, the Conciergerie has taken on many different roles […] July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
With the Triennial, Bruges celebrates contemporary art Every three years, the Bruges Triennial (Belgium) invites inhabitants and tourists to (re)discover the city through contemporary art and architecture. For the 2021 edition, to be discovered until October 24, 13 artists and architects have appropriated the historic heart of Bruges. Here is an overview of some of the works that await you. TraumA This […] July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
