The inventors of cinema were French
In 1895, Louis and Auguste Lumière gave birth to the big screen thanks to their revolutionary camera and projector set, called the Cinematograph. Continue reading The inventors of cinema were French
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Who is the creator of the gardens of Palace of Versailles ?
When Louis XIV commissioned the construction of a castle, he entrusted the landscaping of the palace’s gardens to André Lenôtre. Continue reading Who is the creator of the gardens of Palace of Versailles ?
The Lascaux cave, traces of the beginning of humanity
It was in September 1940 that the young Marcel Ravidat discovered frescoes left by the first men on earth ! Continue reading The Lascaux cave, traces of the beginning of humanity
Lipp, a legendary Parisian brasserie
one of the most endearing showcases in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The legendary boulevard Saint-Germain brasserie celebrated its 130th anniversary. Its ritual, its decor and its unchanging menu continue to attract the whole of Paris. Here is the saga of an institution. Continue reading Lipp, a legendary Parisian brasserie
David Hockney exhibits in Paris
David Hockney exhibits at the Orangery Museum, near Monet’s Water Lilies, depicting the seasons in a monumental fresco nearly 90 meters long. Continue reading David Hockney exhibits in Paris
Chambertin, Napoleon’s favorite wine
Did you know that Napoleon was a wine lover? He was a fine connoisseur since his favorite wine was one of the best in France: The Chambertin. Continue reading Chambertin, Napoleon’s favorite wine
Olivia Ruiz’s book adapted as a comic strip
With her first novel, which has conquered more than 300,000 readers since its publication a year ago , Olivia Ruiz has made a triumphant entry into literature. And “La commode aux tiroirs de couleurs” becomes a comic strip. Continue reading Olivia Ruiz’s book adapted as a comic strip
Charles Baudelaire’s home in Paris
This pretty balcony located in Paris was the home of one the most popular poets, Charles Baudelaire. Continue reading Charles Baudelaire’s home in Paris
Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight to Paris
the young American pilot Charles Lindbergh achieved the feat in 1927 of flying solo from New York to Paris, nonstop. Continue reading Charles Lindbergh’s historic flight to Paris
The mysterious ghost of the Paris opera
The story of the ghost of the Opéra Garnier has traveled the whole world and is still intriguing, let’s go back to the story of this famous pianist named Ernest … Continue reading The mysterious ghost of the Paris opera
