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Butte Montmartre

The Butte Montmartre : symbol of the martyrs

2023-07-292024-02-17 Elisabeth Perotin

La Butte Montmartre, its painters, its musicians, its writers… and its martyrs, is indeed an often overlooked part of its history. Continue reading The Butte Montmartre : symbol of the martyrs

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Gertrude Stein

Gertrude Stein and Picasso in Paris

2023-07-282024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Gertrude Stein and Pablo Picasso were bound by an extraordinary friendship to which the Luxembourg Museum pays tribute. Continue reading Gertrude Stein and Picasso in Paris

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Ile de Batz

Ile de Batz, an exotic garden

2023-07-262024-02-17 Elisabeth Perotin

The Ile de Batz, located in Brittany, benefits from an exceptional microclimate which has earned it the nickname of Oasis Breton. Continue reading Ile de Batz, an exotic garden

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photographic center

A photographic center in Paris

2023-07-222024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Quai de la Photo, a floating photographic center dedicated to contemporary photography, is the new unusual place on the banks of the Seine Continue reading A photographic center in Paris

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Teddy bear

Teddy bears invasion in Paris !

2023-07-202024-02-17 Elisabeth Perotin

Teddy bears have been appearing for a few years in a district of Paris, it is now the whole city that has yielded to their charm. Continue reading Teddy bears invasion in Paris !

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The Château de Maintenon

Château de Maintenon, famous owners…

2023-07-182024-02-17 Elisabeth Perotin

The Château de Maintenon owes its fame to its hosts : King Louis XIV and his second wife, to whom it owes its name. Continue reading Château de Maintenon, famous owners…

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Bréhat

Bréhat, the island of flowers

2023-07-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Bréhat is an archipelago located in Brittany, a simply magical place nicknamed the Island of Flowers thanks to a unique mild climate.. Continue reading Bréhat, the island of flowers

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Pont Bir-Hakeim

Pont Bir-Hakeim : History of a famous bridge

2023-07-142024-02-18 Elisabeth Perotin

Pont Bir-Hakeim, the famous bridge in Paris offers one of the prettiest views of the Eiffel Tower. But what is its story ? Continue reading Pont Bir-Hakeim : History of a famous bridge

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Le Chardenoux

Le Chardenoux, the century-old “troquet”

2023-07-122024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Le Chardenoux is the restaurant of the talented French chef Cyril Lignac, a sublime place listed as a historical monument. Continue reading Le Chardenoux, the century-old “troquet”

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The Canal Saint-Martin

The Canal Saint-Martin open for swimming !

2023-07-102024-02-18 Elisabeth Perotin

The Canal Saint-Martin in Paris will be exceptionally open for swimming every Sunday this summer. An opportunity not to be missed ! Continue reading The Canal Saint-Martin open for swimming !

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