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The Vineyards of Montmartre : A historical heritage

2023-12-272024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

Montmartre, this emblematic district of Paris, famous for its artistic bohemianism and its picturesque charm, hides an often overlooked treasure: its vineyards. Wine was already produced in Montmartre in the 10th century Producing wine in Paris is not a recent … Continue reading The Vineyards of Montmartre : A historical heritage

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The Canal Saint-Martin, charming and picturesque

2023-12-21 Elisabeth Perotin

Canal Saint-Martin is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Paris, offering a relaxed and picturesque atmosphere. The places to see around the Canal Here are some places to see around the Canal Saint-Martin : – The Canal itself : … Continue reading The Canal Saint-Martin, charming and picturesque

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Where to find the best Pannetones in Paris ?

2023-12-182024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The French master of Pannetone, Christophe Louie, has opened his first store in the Marais and it is already the unmissable sweet spot in Paris ! Copyright Christophe Louie A secret recipe Let fans of the famous panettones salivate now : … Continue reading Where to find the best Pannetones in Paris ?

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Timeless Limoges Porcelain Creations by Alix D. Reynis

2023-12-172025-03-11 Elisabeth Perotin

Alix D. Reynis sculpts timeless objects in Limoge porcelain with her magical fingers. The result : Delicate and unique creations. Continue reading Timeless Limoges Porcelain Creations by Alix D. Reynis

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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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