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L'Inguimbertine: the only library museum in France in Carpentras

1- The Inguimbertine is named after its founder. Unique library museum in France, l'Inguimbertine also stands out for its peculiar name. This cultural establishment, which has settled in the former Hôtel-Dieu of Carpentras, owes its name to its founder Joseph-Dominique d’Inguimbert. Born in Car ...

09
July
2024

Cinema, books and magazines: 5 good deals to enjoy culture for less.

rd to spend this amount every month, know that there are free alternatives. The second of our 5 good plans to enjoy culture for less is simply to sign up for the library or public media library in your town. There are 16,000 public libraries and media libraries in France and it would be a shame not ...

05
June
2023

Sélestat: 5 things to do there

arms. This 24-stage tour invites you to discover the remarkable sites of the city. It starts at the Commanderie Saint-Jean and ends at the Humanist Library, passing by the main monuments. It should be said that the town, classified as a Town of Art and History, has more than 30 historical mon ...

02
Dec
2021

How to make children love reading?

children to love reading, therefore, before the age of 6 : - offer them adapted books - put books in their environment by creating a small library in their room - establish rituals around reading by getting into the habit of reading a story in the evening or at any other time of the ...

09
Jan
2023

Nice Book Festival

Festival Presentation The Nice Book Festival is held every year in June in Nice. For three days, literature lovers gather there to enjoy the debates, book signings, conferences, and exhibitions scheduled for this event, which has free admission. A multifaceted festival The Nice Book Festival hosts ...

28
May
2007

The Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy: a place steeped in history

time of the Revolution, the monks were expelled. In 1798, the abbey was sold to serve as a stone quarry, its archives were burned, and the invaluable library of the Benedictine monks was ransacked. However, part of this exceptional site still remains, bearing witness to nine centuries of monastic ...

28
Sep
2010

Paris Plages: summer and sports activities.

ssin de la Villette with sun loungers and parasols, offering numerous free activities. Cultural and sports activities, exhibitions, sports lessons, toy library, library. Practical information The next edition of Paris Plages takes place from July 8th to September 3rd, 2023. Access Georges-Pompidou ...

03
July
2012

A festival, it's too short: the Nice Short Film Festival

n different venues in Nice, including the Mercury, the Rialto, the auditorium of MAMAC, the Association Garibaldi space, the C'Factory, and the Nucéra library. Prices: - Festival PASS: - Normal rate: €20 - Reduced rate: €15 (FNAC members, students, job seekers, under 16, over 65) - Fest ...

23
Oct
2012

Chartres in Lights: Marvelous Illuminations

dral, of course, but also the former episcopal palace, churches, bridges, wash houses along the Eure river, the Italian-style theater, the multimedia library, not to mention the streets and squares of the upper town. These creations bear the signatures of the greatest names in the field. New scenog ...

02
June
2015

Decoration: 5 good resolutions to adopt at home

e those you don't want to keep in a paper recycling bin. Sort your books and give those you don't want to keep to friends, associations or your local library. - recycle your old clothes in the dedicated recycling bins of your municipality or give them to associations - Bring your old a ...

26
Jan
2022

Turin: 3 good reasons to choose this destination

chitectural styles. The historic residence of the Duke of Savoy, this grandiose palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its lavish apartments, royal library and gardens, which are free to visit. 2- To admire contemporary art in all its forms You may not know it, but Turin is also the ideal de ...

15
Feb
2022

Storage: 3 tips to save space

pons that have passed their expiration date. For books, ask yourself if you need to keep a particular book or if you can donate it to a charity or library. Sort out the ones you have read and don't want to keep but also the ones you can't read. In fact, if you still haven't opened a book sever ...

20
Apr
2022

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

ou are entitled to in your subscription. For example, Amazon Prime allows you to have access to the site's free deliveries, the streaming service, a library of digital books, a video game platform, a music service... In short, a complete offer. Also prefer the no commitment subscriptions that you ...

01
June
2022

Aude : the Robine canal can be discovered by boat, bike or on foot

w perspective on the city's built heritage. Along the water, you can pass under bridges, walk along the theater, see the Conservatory or the former library that has become the headquarters of the Tourist Office... A royal road for bicycle touring If you don't feel like going to sea and don't ...

08
Aug
2022

Reading: which e-reader to choose?

as Calibre software, but the situation has changed recently. Amazon has in fact decided to make it easier to send books in ePub format to the Kindle library since August 20, 2022. 5- Comfort of use In addition to the reading comfort determined by the quality of the screen, you must take into ac ...

21
Nov
2022

They make France shine: a program that celebrates French know-how on France 3

sion for contemporary design. With his son Benjamin, he will take on a new challenge: designing a Louis XV style bookcase to be placed in the Dominican library in Colmar. Exiled to Chicago in the United States, the baker Pierre Zimmermann organizes a party dedicated to his region. The documentary ...

21
Feb
2023

Streetphilosophy: philosophy takes to the streets on Arte.tv

If the concept of Streetphilosophy is to be believed, the answers to the existential questions that plague us are not necessarily to be found in the library with the great thinkers of the history of the discipline, but in the midst of people like you and me. Just as Socrates addresses his fello ...

09
Mar
2023

How to celebrate World Book Day on April 23rd?

keep at home are like old friends that we love to reconnect with from time to time. To enjoy the benefits of bibliotherapy, go rummaging through your library and you will surely find a book that you loved! Rereading beloved books is good for the soul and brings a good dose of happiness, especially ...

21
Apr
2023

What to Do in Ljubljana: 5 Must-See Attractions in the Slovenian Capital

entury architecture has left his mark on the capital through multiple achievements. In addition to the famous Triple Bridge, he designed the national library and the covered markets, whose architecture is inspired by both antiquity and the Italian Renaissance. The inhabitants of the capital also ow ...

15
Feb
2024

Reading the South: a free event in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region

ry invite you to discover books made in the South. Nearly a hundred participants are mobilizing, whether they are booksellers, publishers, authors, or library staff, to bring this free cultural event to life. This event, which benefits from financial support from the South Region, is an opportunity ...

02
May
2024