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niki de saint-phalle

Niki de Saint Phalle, artist and feminist

2022-03-272022-03-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Niki de Saint Phalle was a Franco-American painter and sculptor who, throughout her career, wanted to assert the power of women. Continue reading Niki de Saint Phalle, artist and feminist

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marseille soap

The oldest Marseille’s soap factory

2022-03-272024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Fer à Cheval, the oldest and largest soap factory in Marseille still in operation, has been listed as a Historic Monument. Continue reading The oldest Marseille’s soap factory

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anna karina and jean-luc godard

Anna Karina and Godard, a legendary couple

2022-03-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Mythical couple of the new wave, Anna Karina and Jean-Luc Godard lived an incandescent love in life as on the screen. Continue reading Anna Karina and Godard, a legendary couple

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french toast history

The history of French toast

2022-03-262022-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

For dessert or even as a snack, French toast is easy to prepare and remains a delight for our taste buds. Discover Its history. Continue reading The history of French toast

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chateau d'if, the mythical fortress

Chateau d’If, the mythical fortress

2022-03-262022-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

Built by François 1er in 1524, Chateau d’If is immortalized by the legendary Comte de Monte Cristo, hero of the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Continue reading Chateau d’If, the mythical fortress

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French riviera's secret islands

The secret islands of the French Riviera

2022-03-262022-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The french Rviera has many secrets to reveal, among them two magnificent secret islands. A protected and preserved territory, Continue reading The secret islands of the French Riviera

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Sebastiao Salgado's monumental exhibition Aqua mater in Paris

The monumental exhibition by Sebastiao Salgado

2022-03-252022-03-25 Elisabeth Perotin

Aqua Mater is a monumental photographic exhibition by Sebastião Salgado in Paris. It takes place in a monumental bamboo pavilion on the Parvis de la Défense and focuses on the themes of water and ecology. Continue reading The monumental exhibition by Sebastiao Salgado

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Coca-cola, a french invention

Coca-Cola invented in France ?

2022-03-252022-03-25 Elisabeth Perotin

The famous soft drink is often associated with America. But our favorite soda found its origins elsewhere. Coca Cola was born in France… Continue reading Coca-Cola invented in France ?

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les vapeurs of Trouville, a cult restaurant since 1928

Les Vapeurs, the cult restaurant in Trouville

2022-03-252022-03-25 Elisabeth Perotin

Les Vapeurs is a popular restaurant in Trouville and is the meeting place for stars during the Deauville American Film Festival. Continue reading Les Vapeurs, the cult restaurant in Trouville

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Dom Perignon, the inventor of champagne ?

Dom Perignon, inventor of champagne ?

2022-03-25 Elisabeth Perotin

Dom Perignon has always been reputed to be the inventor of Champagne, but is that really the case ? Continue reading Dom Perignon, inventor of champagne ?

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