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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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Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt

Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, his new novel about Maria Callas

2023-10-162024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

The new Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s novel is not a fiction resulting from his whimsical spirit, but a biography of Maria Callas Continue reading Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, his new novel about Maria Callas

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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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“Miss Dior” perfume, a tribute to love

2023-10-122024-02-15 Elisabeth Perotin

“Miss Dior perfume” was launched at the same time as Christian Dior’s first couture collection. An eminently feminine fragrance that is in tune with the times. Born in 1947 This iconic perfume, now known worldwide thanks to the collaborations of … Continue reading “Miss Dior” perfume, a tribute to love

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Alexandre Jardin

Alexandre Jardin, his family mourning in his new book

2023-10-112023-10-11 Elisabeth Perotin

Alexandre Jardin tells in his new novel, “Frêres”, the secret of his life: Emmanuel’s suicide, thirty years ago, and the guilt he felt afterwards. Continue reading Alexandre Jardin, his family mourning in his new book

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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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Yuksek, let’s Dance !

2023-10-05 Elisabeth Perotin

Yuksek, the French DJ and producer returns this year with a fifth album, Dance’O’Drome : an anthem to dance and Brazil. Continue reading Yuksek, let’s Dance !

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