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 February playlist: 15 tracks to discover Still a few days to wait before entering the spring. In the meantime, music helps to warm up so here is a new music selection with 15 tracks chosen from the latest releases. On the program this month : Requin Chagrin, Clio, Bigre, Arman Méliès, Wassailer, Feu! Chatterton, Max Richter, Orouni, Thee Sacred Souls, Nîm, […] February 25, 2021February 25, 2021
The (very special) anatomy lesson of Nicolaes Tulp, by Rembrandt Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Lesson was Rembrandt’s first major commission. Executed when he was only 26 years old, this artwork is one of the artist’s masterpiece. In what context was this painting created? Who are the characters depicted in it? And what lesson is Dr. Tulp giving? Let’s analyze this fascinating painting. In what context did […] February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
The 10 most awaited art exhibitions in Paris in 2021 The year 2021 does not start in the best way for the cultural sector, which has already been at a standstill for more than 100 days. Yet museums are only waiting for one thing: to welcome their public back. A vast program has already been announced for 2021: more than 160 exhibitions are planned in […] February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
Chagall, The Emissary of Light, at the Centre Pompidou-Metz In Metz (France), 2020 was the year of round figures: while the Centre Pompidou-Metz has just celebrated its tenth anniversary, the old Saint-Etienne cathedral has celebrated its eight hundredth anniversary. For this double occasion, a major exhibition dedicated to Marc Chagall – author of several of the cathedral’s stained-glass windows – should have opened its […] February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
A cultural getaway in Moulins : travel guide In the middle of France, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, the city of Moulins is an ideal destination for a cultural getaway weekend. With its cathedral, its numerous museums but also its charming historical center, this city is perfect for a change of scenery. How to get there? What is there to discover? Here is a […] February 15, 2021February 15, 2021
