Still popular today, especially during Halloween, the character of Dracula was born in 1897 from the imagination of Irish writer Bram Stoker. The author is said to have been inspired by the Romanian prince Vlad Tepes III. Although Stoker's work was not the first novel about a vampire, it marked a crucial step in fantasy literature and inspired a myth that remains very present in the collective imagination, in literature and cinema.
The Chartres Cathedral is a gem of Gothic architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Nearly a quarter of a century after its closure in the early 2000s, the cathedral's treasure will once again be revealed to the public starting from September 21, 2024. Here are 7 things to know about this incomparable monument.
Buoyed by the success of the film The Count of Monte Cristo with Pierre Niney, the Château d'If is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Marseille. But do you know all the secrets of this Marseilles Alcatraz? Here are 5 things to know about this fortress located off the coast of the Phocaean city.
The city of Carpentras in Vaucluse can boast of having the only library museum in France. Already rich in its architecture and collections of books and artworks, the Inguimbertine is hosting its first temporary exhibition this summer dedicated to street artist C215. Here are 5 things to know about this unique place.
The Bassins de Lumières, which follow the concept of the Atelier des Lumières in Paris and the Carrières de Lumières in Baux-de-Provence, welcome visitors to Bordeaux in a former submarine base. This extraordinary site, inaugurated in June 2020, is the largest digital art center in the world. It hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to spectacular universes at the intersection of art, science, and literature, providing us with a magical experience each time. Here are 3 things to know about this must-see tourist attraction in Bordeaux.
Looking for an affordable visit idea in the capital? If you love museums, gardens, and tea rooms, look no further and go explore the hidden treasures of the Petit Palais! With its majestic architecture, free collections, garden sheltered from the city's hustle and bustle, and its café-restaurant, the Petit Palais in Paris is a little-known gem. Here are 5 good reasons to visit this museum.
More than just paper lanterns, Akari lamps have been design icons for over 70 years. While these lights are made using an ancient method, they reinvent Japanese paper lanterns and bring them into modernity. Here are 5 things to know about the iconic Akari lamp.
Cat lovers are well acquainted with the concept of a neko bar or cat café from Japan. But have you ever stepped into a purring bookstore? The first bookstore of this kind, where books and cats reign supreme, has opened its doors in Aix-en-Provence. We invite you to discover this amazing place called... Mon Chat Pitre!
The first time I saw the new Dacia Duster commercial on television, I thought I recognized Michel Berger's voice without recognizing the song. And for good reason: the music in this car advertisement is an unreleased track by the artist released in 2022, for the 30th anniversary of his passing. If you haven't heard it yet, I suggest you discover this song which is a real gem.
When visiting Paris and its surroundings, one primarily thinks of admiring Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacré-Cœur... But it is often overlooked that the Paris region is home to another must-see monument for its history, architecture, and the great figures buried there. During my last stay in Paris, I was able to discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis, which is both the cradle of Gothic architecture and the necropolis of the Kings of France. I would like to share with you the images and opinions I gathered on site.
