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Sarah Bernhardt has made a show of her life

2022-03-19 Elisabeth Perotin

Sarah Bernhardt was a very famous French actress who was the first to have toured the 5 continents and whose life was incredible ! Continue reading Sarah Bernhardt has made a show of her life

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The last days of Marie-Antoinette at the Conciergerie

2022-03-182024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Throughout its existence, the Conciergerie has welcomed many members of royalty, it is also where Marie-Antoinette spent her last days. Continue reading The last days of Marie-Antoinette at the Conciergerie

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The teeth of Louis XIV

2022-03-162025-03-17 Elisabeth Perotin

Louis XIV suffered greatly from poor dental hygiene, which caused him to have many teeth pulled. So much so that he ended his life with a hole in the palate! Continue reading The teeth of Louis XIV

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The dramatic wedding of Marie-Antoinette

2022-03-152025-03-17 Elisabeth Perotin

Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were married in May 1770 in Paris. But, their nuptials weren’t as happy as they hoped. Indeed, during their marriage 132 people lost their lives. Continue reading The dramatic wedding of Marie-Antoinette

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The ghosts of Sophie Calle at the Musée d’Orsay

2022-03-152022-03-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The Musée d’Orsay is devoting an exhibition to the artist Sophie Calle, entitled Les Fantômes d’Orsay, from March 15 to June 12, 2022 Continue reading The ghosts of Sophie Calle at the Musée d’Orsay

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madame de montespan

The strange beauty secrets of Madame de Montespan

2022-03-14 Elisabeth Perotin

She was the favorite of King Louis XIV but to maintain her rare beauty, she had recourse to strange rituals… Continue reading The strange beauty secrets of Madame de Montespan

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notre dame cathedral

A coffin discovered in Notre Dame Cathedral

2022-03-142024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Important archaeological remains, including a lead sarcophagus dating from the 14th century, have been discovered under one of the transverse naves of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. Continue reading A coffin discovered in Notre Dame Cathedral

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rolling stones concert in France 2022

The Rolling Stones in concert in France this year

2022-03-142022-03-14 Elisabeth Perotin

The Rolling Stones in concert in France this summer ? It’s now official! The legendary British rock band, will celebrate its 60-year career during the “Sixty” tour . Continue reading The Rolling Stones in concert in France this year

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why is the mona lisa so famous

Why is the Mona Lisa so famous ?

2022-03-122022-03-12 Elisabeth Perotin

An immersive exhibition in Marseille immerses the viewer inside “La Joconde” to “understand how this painting became a myth”. Continue reading Why is the Mona Lisa so famous ?

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ffrench invetion stethoscope

Who invented stethoscope ?

2022-03-10 Elisabeth Perotin

The stethoscope, this essential tool for any doctor was invented by a Frenchman, René Laennec, who out of modesty did not dare to listen to the hearts of his patients by approaching their chest. Continue reading Who invented stethoscope ?

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