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The Taj Mahal: one of the new seven wonders of the world

Presentation The Taj Mahal, whose name means 'Palace of the Crown', is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This strikingly beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân as a token of love in memory of his wife Arjumand Bânu Bega ...

15
Dec
2008

Whiting of Meudon: recipes and uses.

ng because: • it is a healthy and safe cleaning product • it is both effective and non-abrasive • it can be used on many surfaces, including marble, glass, and ceramic hobs • it is inexpensive, costing between €6 and €7 per kilogram For all these reasons, this white powder i ...

03
May
2023

Terrazzo: a trendy material in decoration

is material, which was very fashionable in the 1920s and then 1980s, is originally a floor covering made of small fragments of natural stone, colored marble and cement. The material, whose origins date back to antiquity, incorporates pieces of glass, mother-of-pearl, marble or quartz that give it ...

02
Sep
2022

The Blue Museum: 5 Things to See at the Arles Antique Departmental Museum

phitheater, and a circus. Today, one of the masterpieces of the Musée Départemental Arles Antique is a presumed bust of Julius Caesar. This life-size marble bust, known as the "Caesar of Arles," was discovered in the Rhône in the fall of 2007. It is believed to be the oldest known representatio ...

22
May
2024

What to do in Milan?

op of the Duomo: The Duomo in Milan has an amazing view. It is the third largest church in Christendom. 3500 statues as well as 135 spires adorn the marble structure. With its Baroque and neo-Gothic facade, its five bronze doors each carved by a different artist, it is hardly surprising that it too ...

06
Mar
2013

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

es: the Temple of Diana and the Tour Magne (an imposing vestige of the Roman enclosure that dominates this garden from the top of Mount Cavalier). The 8 marble statues that dot this garden come from the Château de la Mosson in Montpellier and are the work of French sculptor Nicolas Sébastien Ad ...

06
Oct
2021

Dubai: the destination of all records

ators and topped by two restaurants that seem to float in the sky... For the interior decoration, 1800 m² of 24-carat gold leaf were used, as well as marble and impressive aquariums containing 250,000 liters of water. The price of a night in this prestigious hotel is proportional to all this exc ...

15
Mar
2023

Vastu Shastra: The Indian Feng Shui to Harmonize Your Home

in. This method is worth trying, especially since it is less restrictive than Chinese Feng Shui… It particularly recommends placing small squares of marble or copper in the rooms, as well as mandalas, to remove blockages and facilitate the circulation of prana in the home. How to use vastu shastr ...

10
Apr
2024

Claude Nougaro: 5 Things to Know About the Toulouse Singer

oulevard d'Arcole. In the Minimes district where he grew up, several sites now bear his name, including the Claude Nougaro garden. On a plaque of pink marble, the lyrics of his song Toulouse are engraved in the heart of the city. Under the arcades of the Capitole, the artist Raymond Moretti has env ...

17
May
2024

Collobrières: visit the chestnut capital in the Var

as a historical monument, is a magnificent monastery dating back to 1170. You will undoubtedly be impressed by its monumental serpentine stone gate, a volcanic marble typical of the Maures massif. To better appreciate this gem of local heritage, I recommend downloading the free Archistoire app (see ...

20
Aug
2024

All Saints' Day: The 5 Most Famous Cemeteries in France

ce in the heart of the capital. Created in 1820, it is smaller than other Parisian cemeteries but just as prestigious. It owes its popularity to its sumptuous marble tombs and its prime location near the Trocadéro. It also offers a unique view of the Eiffel Tower! You can admire numerous works of ...

30
Oct
2024