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The Paris metro furniture at auction

2021-12-022021-12-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Nameplates, analogue platform clocks, boards,turnstiles … the RATP is auctioning more than two hundred furniture lots from the Paris metro, Continue reading The Paris metro furniture at auction

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The Alexandre III bridge, a jewel in the heart of Paris

2021-12-022021-12-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Inaugurated for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1900, this 45-meter-wide metal bridge was built to symbolize Franco-russian friendship. Continue reading The Alexandre III bridge, a jewel in the heart of Paris

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The little Prince, the second most translated book after the bible!

2021-12-012021-12-01 Elisabeth Perotin

The Little Prince, this world famous poetic tale has won over readers the world over as it is translated into 288 languages ​​and dialects ! Continue reading The little Prince, the second most translated book after the bible!

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Learn to cook with Ferrandi in Paris !

2021-11-302021-11-30 Elisabeth Perotin

If you have always dreamed of learning to cook like a great chef, then please know this dream is within reach. In fact, Since February 2020, the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann welcome the prestigious Ferrandi school within them for cooking classes called ‘Les Secrets de Chefs’. Continue reading Learn to cook with Ferrandi in Paris !

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Christmas in palace of Versailles

2021-11-302021-11-30 Elisabeth Perotin

From December 18, 2021 to January 2, 2022, the castle of Versailles offers an exceptional program… All visitors, from the smallest to the largest, will be able to take advantage of the Christmas holidays to discover Versailles differently. Continue reading Christmas in palace of Versailles

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“Haute couture” a movie behind the scenes of the Dior fashion house

2021-11-292021-11-29 Elisabeth Perotin

“Haute Couture” pays tribute to the beauty of the Dior seamstresses’s work and Nathalie Baye embodies the first workshop within the Dior fashion house. Continue reading “Haute couture” a movie behind the scenes of the Dior fashion house

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The French who inspired Mickael Jackson for his “Moonwalk

2021-11-292021-11-29 Elisabeth Perotin

When you think of Mickael Jackson, you can’t help but think of his legendary “Moonwalk.” Did you know that this dance was inspired by a French artist? Continue reading The French who inspired Mickael Jackson for his “Moonwalk

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Blanca Li’s spectacular immersive project

2021-11-282021-11-28 Elisabeth Perotin

Fancy a spectacular and unusual experience for the end of the year celebrations? Le Bal de Paris, Blanca Li’s immersive, participatory and, in part, virtual reality dance show is on view at the Palace until January 16, 2022. A moment of wonder where you fully take part in the ball ! Continue reading Blanca Li’s spectacular immersive project

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Camelia Jordana, feminist icon

2021-11-272021-11-27 Elisabeth Perotin

Camelia Jordana has released a new album, FragileXfacile, in which she displays her feminist positions. Continue reading Camelia Jordana, feminist icon

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Antoni Gaudi’s exhibtion at the Musée d’Orsay

2021-11-272021-11-27 Elisabeth Perotin

In April 2022, the Orsay Museum will host the first major exhibition dedicated to Antoni Gaudí organized in France in Paris for fifty years Continue reading Antoni Gaudi’s exhibtion at the Musée d’Orsay

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