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Serge Gainsbourg-Jane Birkin

Serge Gainsbourg-Jane Birkin : The Exhibition

2022-12-11 Elisabeth Perotin

Serge Gainsbourg-Jane Birkin, mythical couple in the hearts of the French will be at the heart of an exhibition dedicated to them. Continue reading Serge Gainsbourg-Jane Birkin : The Exhibition

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Lola Lafon

Exploring Anne Frank’s Legacy Through Lola Lafon

2022-12-042025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

Lola Lafon spent a night in the Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam, to confront her family history and some other ghosts. Continue reading Exploring Anne Frank’s Legacy Through Lola Lafon

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Crillon

In the kitchens of a former Hotel de Crillon chef

2022-11-282022-11-28 Elisabeth Perotin

Thierry Sidan has been the chef of an unmissable restaurant in the city of Reims for 10 years : Le Petit Comptoir. Continue reading In the kitchens of a former Hotel de Crillon chef

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Alice Diop

Alice Diop selected for the Oscars

2022-11-242022-11-24 Elisabeth Perotin

Alice Diop and her new film “Saint-Omer”, on the screens since yesterday, are selected to represent France at the Oscars. Continue reading Alice Diop selected for the Oscars

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Exploring Les Charmettes: Rousseau’s Pilgrimage Site

2022-11-042025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed at Les Charmettes from 1736 to 1742. This house had a profound effect on the personality of this great writer. Continue reading Exploring Les Charmettes: Rousseau’s Pilgrimage Site

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Julie Powell

Julie Powell, famous culinary author has died

2022-11-022022-11-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Julie Powell, famous blogger, known for her culinary memoirs Julie & Julia has died at the age of 49 of a heart attack. Continue reading Julie Powell, famous culinary author has died

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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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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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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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