Art and Culture

Wallace fountains: discreet symbols of Paris

Art and Culture

They are so much a part of the Parisian scenery that you can pass by them without seeing them... And yet, Wallace fountains are as beautiful as they are useful since they have been giving free drinking water to the inhabitants of the capital for 150 years. Here are 5 things to know about these discreet symbols of the city of Paris.

15
Dec
2022

Fluctuart in Paris: the first floating urban art center in the world

Art and Culture

In the 7th district of Paris, near the Pont des Invalides, there is an art center that is unlike any other. Fluctuart defines itself as the first floating urban art center... but it is much more than that! We invite you to discover this free and evolving cultural place which offers, as a bonus, a breathtaking view on the Seine.

28
Nov
2022

Quai de la Photo in Paris: a place dedicated to the image

Art and Culture

Did you know that a new art center will open in Paris in May 2023 on the Port de la gare at the foot of the Bibliothèque nationale de France? This floating cultural place called Quai de la Photo will be dedicated to the image and more particularly to contemporary photography. Explanations.

22
Nov
2022

The Grande Marée Festival: a storytelling festival in Brest

Art and Culture

Every autumn, tales are honored in Brest and its surroundings during the Grande Marée Festival. Wonderful, classic or contemporary, the tales invite you to dream and escape. They are intended for all audiences, from 5 years old.

14
Nov
2022

Sherlock Holmes: biography and history of the character

Art and Culture

Sherlock Holmes, the character invented by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is arguably the most famous detective in world literature. Here is the history and the imaginary biography of this character.

19
Oct
2022

Festival C'est pas classique : concerts for all

Art and Culture

Since 2005, 'C'est pas classique' has established itself as one of the most unique classical music festivals in the PACA region. This event offers a great artistic richness while resolutely playing the card of the general public. It attracts an ever-growing audience, of all ages and socio-professional categories.

17
Oct
2022

Cancers: the exhibition that plays down the disease at the Cité des Sciences

Art and Culture

For the first time in France, an exhibition is dedicated to cancer at the Cité des Sciences in Paris. But rest assured: far from being anxiety-provoking, this exhibition aims to lift the taboos on the disease and to approach cancers from all their facets, both scientific and social. Deeply human, the Cancers exhibition is also resolutely optimistic, educational and useful.

10
Oct
2022

Hokusai: 5 things to know about the famous Japanese artist

Art and Culture

When we think of the name Hokusai, we think mainly of his prints and more particularly of his great wave of Kanagawa. However, the work of this prolific artist is not limited to this world famous drawing. Here are 5 things to know about this famous Japanese artist.

06
Oct
2022

Singing: what is gospel music?

Art and Culture

More than a simple religious song, gospel music is a musical genre with communicative joy. But do you know the origins and characteristics of this music that appeared in evangelical churches in the United States? Here is all you need to know about gospel music.

27
Sep
2022

The Cité du Vitrail : a cultural place to discover in Troyes in Champagne

Art and Culture

The city of Troyes in Champagne is considered the European capital of stained glass. It is therefore quite natural that the department of Aube has chosen this city to install the Cité du Vitrail within the Hôtel-Dieu, a magnificent 17th century building. We invite you to discover this cultural, educational and touristic place which will open its doors to the public in December 2022.

23
Sep
2022
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