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La Gaîté-Lyrique

La Gaîté-Lyrique takes children into the future

2022-11-01 Elisabeth Perotin

Since 2011, Capitaine Futur, a fictional character from La Gaîté-Lyrique in Paris, has been offering them multiple activities. Continue reading La Gaîté-Lyrique takes children into the future

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Jean-Paul Goude

Jean-Paul Goude, a surgeon-photographer

2022-10-312024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Jean-Paul Goude, the famous photographer, made a name for himself thanks to his beautiful, funny and offbeat works. Continue reading Jean-Paul Goude, a surgeon-photographer

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The oldest restaurant in Paris

A la Petite Chaise : Paris’ Oldest Restaurant Since 1680

2022-10-302025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The oldest restaurant in Paris, “A la petite chaise” , inaugurated in 1680, has seen the great men of our history at its table. Continue reading A la Petite Chaise : Paris’ Oldest Restaurant Since 1680

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80s

A sublime exhibition on the 80s in Paris

2022-10-292024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The 80s make us nostalgic… The Museum of Decorative Arts invites us to immerse ourselves in it again through a sublime exhibition, until April 16, 2023. Continue reading A sublime exhibition on the 80s in Paris

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Mont Sainte-Victoire

Exploring Mont Sainte-Victoire: Cézanne’s Iconic Landscape

2022-10-282025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The Mont Sainte-Victoire that culminates at 1011m, is a symbol of Provence, like Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. It’s also a muse of Cézanne. Continue reading Exploring Mont Sainte-Victoire: Cézanne’s Iconic Landscape

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Pierre Soulages

Pierre Soulages passed away

2022-10-272022-10-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Pierre Soulages, grand master of abstraction died on the night of October 25 to 26, 2022 at the age of 102. Continue reading Pierre Soulages passed away

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Niki de Saint-Phalle

Niki de Saint-Phalle : a fantastic tribute in Paris

2022-10-27 Elisabeth Perotin

A figurehead of new realism and contemporary art, Niki de Saint-Phalle is entitled to a fine tribute at the moment in Paris. Continue reading Niki de Saint-Phalle : a fantastic tribute in Paris

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Vrai Paris

Le Vrai Paris: A Traditional Bistro Experience in Montmartre

2022-10-262025-03-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Le Vrai Paris catches the eye of anyone passing by the rue des Abbesses with its huge terrace and its pink flowers that adorn its frontage. Continue reading Le Vrai Paris: A Traditional Bistro Experience in Montmartre

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Barcelonette

Discover Barcelonette: A Hidden Gem in the Southern Alps

2022-10-262025-03-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Barcelonette is a nugget of the Southern Alps. Unique and endearing, this pretty town is nestled in the heart of a valley. Continue reading Discover Barcelonette: A Hidden Gem in the Southern Alps

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route Napoléon

Exploring the Enigmatic Napoleon Route in France

2022-10-252025-03-27 Elisabeth Perotin

The route Napoléon is the one that the emperor followed to regain power. It is today a grandiose tourist route. Continue reading Exploring the Enigmatic Napoleon Route in France

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