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René Descartes

René Descartes: Revolutionary Ideas That Changed Philosophy

2022-10-092025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

But who is René Descartes, the man with the Cogito ergo sum, whose name has become synonymous with mathematical rigor ? Continue reading René Descartes: Revolutionary Ideas That Changed Philosophy

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prehistoric art

An incredible exhibition of prehistoric art in Paris

2022-10-09 Elisabeth Perotin

Discover masterpieces of prehistoric art from around the world at the musée de l’Homme of Paris from November 16. Continue reading An incredible exhibition of prehistoric art in Paris

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Montpellier

Your Ultimate Guide to Montpellier’s Historic Sights

2022-10-082025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Montpellier, located between the sea, vineyards and mountains, has many tourist assets, not to mention its historical heritage…. Continue reading Your Ultimate Guide to Montpellier’s Historic Sights

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Blaise Pascal quotes

Understanding Pascal’s Wager and Its Implications

2022-10-072025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Blaise Pascal was a French philosopher. Author of the famous phrase : “ The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know ”. Continue reading Understanding Pascal’s Wager and Its Implications

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Maurice Ravel

Maurice Ravel, a French genius

2022-10-072024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Maurice Ravel, a man of independent and enigmatic character, leaves behind him a pivotal and gorgeous work. Continue reading Maurice Ravel, a French genius

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Angers

Top 10 Must-See Monuments in Angers

2022-10-072025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Coming to Angers is an invitation to the heart of a city rich in exceptional heritage : the castles but also sumptuous monuments. Continue reading Top 10 Must-See Monuments in Angers

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Annie Ernaux

Annie Ernaux, elected Nobel Prize for Literature

2022-10-062022-10-06 Elisabeth Perotin

Annie Erniaux, has just received the Nobel Prize for Literature, this is the first time that the award has been given to a French novelist. Continue reading Annie Ernaux, elected Nobel Prize for Literature

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Roquefort cheese

Roquefort : A Deep Dive into its Unique Production Process

2022-10-062025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Roquefort, a blue-veined sheep’s cheese from Aveyron, , embodies taste and pleads for the diversity of flavors. Continue reading Roquefort : A Deep Dive into its Unique Production Process

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Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy, an unexpected destiny

2022-10-052025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Claude Debussy is one of the greatest French composers, and yet nothing predestined him for such a career… Continue reading Claude Debussy, an unexpected destiny

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Coaches

Discover France’s Royal Carriage Collection in Versailles

2022-10-052025-04-04 Elisabeth Perotin

The Coaches Gallery of the Palace of Versailles is one of the most important collections of horse-drawn vehicles in Europe Continue reading Discover France’s Royal Carriage Collection in Versailles

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