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The secret apartment of the Eiffel Tower

2022-01-062022-01-12 Elisabeth Perotin

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited monuments in the world, but did you know that this French icon is also home to a secret apartment that was once that of Gustave Eiffel ? Continue reading The secret apartment of the Eiffel Tower

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The smallest street in Paris: rue des Degrés

2022-01-05 Elisabeth Perotin

It was named “rue des degrès” (degrees) because it consists only of a staircase, this atypical street is the smallest in Paris. Continue reading The smallest street in Paris: rue des Degrés

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An exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vogue magazine

2022-01-05 Elisabeth Perotin

Between Paris and fashion, it is an eternal love story that deserves to be celebrated. The Palais Galliera is presenting a unique exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Vogue Paris magazine. Continue reading An exhibition to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Vogue magazine

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The idiotic death of Lully

2022-01-05 Elisabeth Perotin

We all know the career of Lully, Louis XIV’s favorite music composer, but do you know how he died ? Continue reading The idiotic death of Lully

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Marion Cotillard back to Hollywood

2022-01-04 Elisabeth Perotin

Return to Hollywood for Marion Cotillard. Five years after Assassin’s Creed, the French star finds a big American production. Continue reading Marion Cotillard back to Hollywood

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Molière at the Palace of Versailles

2022-01-04 Elisabeth Perotin

In 2022, Molière would have been 400 years old ! On this occasion, the city of Versailles, and its Castle, intend to celebrate the author with several events. Continue reading Molière at the Palace of Versailles

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Marie-Antoinette back in Versailles

2022-01-032024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The Palace of Versailles has just acquired a portrait of Marie-Antoinette, missing for 100 years and rediscovered by chance. Continue reading Marie-Antoinette back in Versailles

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Gigi, a new restaurant with a view of the Eiffel Tower

2022-01-03 Elisabeth Perotin

the Gigi restaurant takes up its quarters on avenue Montaigne. Designed like the apartment of a Parisian collector, the restaurant celebrates Italian gastronomy. Continue reading Gigi, a new restaurant with a view of the Eiffel Tower

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Will Paris booksellers disappear?

2022-01-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Present for 400 years on the banks of the Seine, Parisian booksellers are less and less numerous. The profession is struggling to attract while the City of Paris is looking for buyers. Continue reading Will Paris booksellers disappear?

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The Jacksons in Paris in 2022

2022-01-02 Elisabeth Perotin

The Jacksons will be in concert in Paris in 2022 at the Accor Arena Hotel, an rare event not to be missed. Continue reading The Jacksons in Paris in 2022

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