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The Nice Observatory: 5 Things to Know About This Exceptional Site

the banker Raphaël Bischoffsheim, a philanthropist passionate about astronomy, decided "to raise a lasting monument worthy of French Science." 2- Its dome was designed by Gustave Eiffel. For this project, Raphaël Bischoffsheim enlisted the architect Charles Garnier, who designed the original 15 b ...

29
Sep
2008

Le Mans Sonore: 5 Things to Know About the International Biennial of Sound

mplete novice, Le Mans Sonore invites you to rediscover sound like you've never heard it before! The major innovation of the 2024 edition is a "sound dome" specially installed for the occasion in the main square of Le Mans, facing the cathedral. This dome is the world's first structure dedicated to ...

23
Jan
2024

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

department store is the largest in Europe. But it is also known for hosting a spectacular Christmas tree every December under its huge Art Nouveau dome. There is no shortage of space since this glass dome reaches 43 meters above the ground. The tree at Galeries Lafayette in Paris is just as mo ...

20
Dec
2022

Invalides Aura: a fairy-like immersive experience.

The Invalides Dome as you've never seen it before. Tourists passing through Paris have probably all already admired the Dome des Invalides, a dome that stands 60 meters tall and whose gold shines in the Parisian sky for over three centuries... However, not everyone has the curiosity to visit the i ...

04
Oct
2023

Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

tia. The St. James Cathedral in Sibenik, inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2000, features an extraordinary architecture, including a dome roof and Renaissance-style facade elements. The Euphrasian Basilica in Porec is distinguished by its apse covered with a Mosaic with a gold back ...

20
June
2007

5 good reasons to visit the Auvergne Volcanoes Park

1- Discover the largest regional natural park in France The Regional Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanoes covers 395,068 hectares in the departments of Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal. It is both the largest Regional Natural Park in metropolitan France and one of the first to have been created, in 1977. ...

10
Oct
2007

Vulcania Park: discover the volcanoes.

largest planetarium in France has just been inaugurated at Parc Vulcania on March 29, 2023, on the occasion of the park's reopening. It is an immersive dome with a diameter of 22 meters equipped with a laser projection system offering exceptional quality images and sound. As the flagship attractio ...

27
Nov
2007

The Eiffel Tower: presentation and history

in 1858. He was also responsible for - the framework of the Le Bon Marché store in Paris (1876) - the framework of the Carnot high school - the dome of The observatory of nice - the Ateliers Berthier in Paris, with Charles Garnier - the Souleuvre viaduct in Calvados. Gustave Eiffel is a ...

01
Sep
2008

Madrid: monuments and places to see

er sites to see Madrid offers many more notable sights, including the Alcalá Gate, the Toledo Gate and the Church of San Antonio de la Florida, whose dome painted by Goya is considered one of the painter's greatest works. The Retiro Park, former resort of the kings of Spain, the Casa de Campo Pa ...

23
Feb
2009

Top Chef 2024: 5 Things to Know About Season 15

and the high standards of the clientele... Fans of the show will be delighted to learn about the return of the black box, which will be set up under the dome of the Grandes Écuries de Chantilly with a dish conceived by the chef and MOF Guy Krenzer. Prestigious chefs have been invited. To properly ...

04
Mar
2010

The Richelieu Music Festival: the meeting place for music lovers in Indre-et-Loire

A musical escapade The Richelieu Music Festival offers a summer break all about music, in a setting of greenery and 17th century architecture. The city-museum of Richelieu located in the southern region of the Loire castles has indeed preserved exceptional historical places. During the festival, ...

24
July
2014

Fruit quinoa: a fresh dessert

ead the dessert creams in the bottom of the verrines. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot 2- Add the quinoa and fruit mixture so that it forms a dome on top of the cream. Copyright : Audrey Vautherot 3- Decorate each verrine with a few fresh mint leaves. Copyright: Audrey Vau ...

17
June
2022

Putrajaya in Malaysia: visit the pink mosque and much more

Malaysians call it The floating mosque because it is located on the edge of a lake. Seen from afar, this pink granite mosque topped with a kevlar dome of the same color looks like a water lily flower sitting on the water. By its beauty and its amazing color, the building attracts all the glan ...

12
Dec
2022

The Morris column: 5 unusual facts about this street furniture

ay and as a urinal, was heavily criticized for its dual function. So it gradually gave way to the German model all in height and topped by a small dome, that is to say the Morris column as we still come across it today in our streets. Each of these advertising columns can hold 4m² of posters ...

20
Dec
2022

Valentine's Day in Nice: 5 places to visit with your partner

e the British winterers who gave it its name, you can soak up the sun and the sea spray while walking peacefully along the seafront. Admire the pink dome of the Negresco Hotel and, if you don't have the courage to walk all the way to the Nice Côte d'Azur airport which marks the end of the Promen ...

13
Feb
2023

The hikers: 5 good reasons to watch the new TF1 series.

"She is happier than she appears." Although it features women directly or indirectly affected by cancer, the series Les randonneuses is more joyful than it seems! Of course, the disease and even death are discussed since these six women embark on a difficult climb to honor the memory of a deceased ...

15
May
2023

The Saint-André Cathedral of Bordeaux: 5 things to know about this monument.

s of the venue and brings a spiritual depth to the experience. Don't miss this magnificent immersive show designed to bring out all the details of the nave, dome, columns, choir, and transepts. ...

12
Oct
2023

Tourism in Orne: 5 Things to Do on Site

mire some architectural gems such as the Château des Ducs, the Maison d'Ozé, the Notre-Dame basilica, and the Halle au Blé topped with a remarkable glass dome. To learn more about the tourist sites of the department and its capital, we invite you to consult the tourist guide Orne Tourism. Explor ...

23
Jan
2024