I know. The Scandal of the Diamond Necklace is quite well know and it's been mentioned in several history books, novels, movies.. Are you sure you know all the history though? In reality, this affair is more complicated that it seems and it destroyed Marie-Antoinette's reputation forever. If you are up for a story full …
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From the Midnight Mass to the Créche (Nativity scene) and the Calendrier de l'Advent (Advent calendar)... there are plenty of Christmas traditions in Paris and they are all related to Christian religion. All of them? Not really and, for once, I am not referring to the Christmas tree. There is a very old tradition that …
Over the last year many of you have asked for in person and online tours Gift-Cards, so I am now delighted to start offering this opportunities to all the art, history and bien vivre lovers! As a personal note, I am so happy and honored that you enjoyed our in person and online experiences so …
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After talking about the wrapping of the Arc de Triomphe I cannot overlook the enormous "Flying Dragon" that landed a couple of weeks ago in Place Vendôme generating quite a buzz. Created by Alexandre Calder in 1975 using bright red steel plate, this giant modern dragon is an unexpected view among the symmetrical buildings that …
Here I am with my first short list of local places where you can enjoy a nice meal or have a quick bite around the Musée du Louvre. Don't worry, I am not giving you the same addresses you can find on Time Out Paris or a list of the most famous, Michelin starred restaurants …
L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped I finally decided to go. I had to. I was not so thrilled about fighting traffic and people to go to the Champs-Élysées again but I could not afford the idea to miss the Arc de Triomphe all wrapped in silvery blue fabric (recyclable polypropylene fabric to be precise) by Christo …
A little review about Musee Carnavalet in Paris
What do French people celebrate on July 14?
"Je suis femme francoise & peintre; j'ai droit a votre confiance, a votre accueil & a celui du public; ma je n'accepte ni le votre, ni le sien; je veux le meriter" Avis important d'une femme sur le Salon de 1785 par Madame E.A.R.T.L.A D.C.S, 1785. On Monday I was supposed to visit the exhibition …
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After years of renovation works the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection finally opens its doors to Parisian art lovers and - for now, not-so-many - tourists. It is a new art venue you should not miss if you are interested in contemporary art but also if you love architecture. The Japanese architect Tadao Ando …
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