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Relive the Ball of the Century at Versailles !

2023-11-222024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Experience a unique evening at the Château de Versailles on the occasion of the first edition of the Bal du Siècle. Animated dances that everyone can practice On June 30, 1923, the Château de Versailles hosted an exceptional evening in … Continue reading Relive the Ball of the Century at Versailles !

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Mark Rothko at the Louis Vuitton Foundation

2023-11-212024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Mark Rothko, famous American painter, will be the subject of an exhibition retracing his entire career at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris. The first retrospective since 1999 The first retrospective in France devoted to the American painter Mark Rothko … Continue reading Mark Rothko at the Louis Vuitton Foundation

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The Arènes de Lutèce

The Arènes de Lutèce, last trace of the Gallo-Roman era in Paris

2023-10-232024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The Arènes de Lutèce (former name of Paris) are classified as Historic Monuments and can be visited free of charge, every day. Continue reading The Arènes de Lutèce, last trace of the Gallo-Roman era in Paris

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Madeleine Church

Madeleine church, an architectural curiosity

2023-10-192024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Madeleine Church is one of the most astonishing religious buildings in Paris, with its air of a classic temple of Ancient Greece. Continue reading Madeleine church, an architectural curiosity

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Le Dôme, the first restaurant in Montparnasse

2023-10-172024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The Dôme is one of the most legendary cafés in Paris, it was a gathering place for intellectuals from all over the world including Ernest Heningway. Founded in 1898 In this typical place in the Montparnasse district with its art … Continue reading Le Dôme, the first restaurant in Montparnasse

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Medici fountain

The Medici fountain, one of the most beautiful in Paris

2023-10-152024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The Medici fountain is one of the most beautiful fountains in Paris. A monument which was however not intended to become the current fountain. Marie de Médicis no longer supported the Louvre The Medici fountain is one of the most … Continue reading The Medici fountain, one of the most beautiful in Paris

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Marin Montagut reveals his extraordinary collections to us

2023-10-132024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Marin Montagut, the famous Parisian decorator, is a fan of collections of objects with a soul, they are brought together in a book. The magical world of Marin Montagut Marin has always collected objects with a soul whose poetry speaks … Continue reading Marin Montagut reveals his extraordinary collections to us

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Le passe-muraille

Le Passe-muraille, the mysterious statue of Montmartre

2023-10-102024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Passe-Muraille in Montmartre is one of the most atypical and surprising statues in the capital ! We tell you his story. A tribute to Marcel Aymé The Passe-Muraille is one of the most surprising statues in Paris. Installed on … Continue reading Le Passe-muraille, the mysterious statue of Montmartre

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Yveline antiques

Yveline antiques, an institution in Saint Germain des Prés

2023-10-062024-02-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Yveline antiques, located on the lovely Place Furstemberg is a veritable Ali Baba’s cave for lovers of rare objects imbued with history. Continue reading Yveline antiques, an institution in Saint Germain des Prés

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Officine Bully

Officine Buly, a journey through time

2023-10-042024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Officine Bully is a temple of historical beauty in Paris which inspired Honoré de Balzac in his novel Cesar Birotteau. Continue reading Officine Buly, a journey through time

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