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The Pixies

The Pixies in concert at the Olympia in Paris

2022-11-252022-11-25 Elisabeth Perotin

The Pixies are back on stage and announce a new European tour which will take place on the mythical stage of the Olympia in Paris . Continue reading The Pixies in concert at the Olympia in Paris

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Alice Diop

Alice Diop selected for the Oscars

2022-11-242022-11-24 Elisabeth Perotin

Alice Diop and her new film “Saint-Omer”, on the screens since yesterday, are selected to represent France at the Oscars. Continue reading Alice Diop selected for the Oscars

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Ramses II

Ramses II and his treasures in Paris

2022-11-172022-11-17 Elisabeth Perotin

Ramses II, one of the greatest kings of Egypt will be at the heart of an exciting exhibition from April 2023 in Paris Continue reading Ramses II and his treasures in Paris

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Exploring Les Charmettes: Rousseau’s Pilgrimage Site

2022-11-042025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed at Les Charmettes from 1736 to 1742. This house had a profound effect on the personality of this great writer. Continue reading Exploring Les Charmettes: Rousseau’s Pilgrimage Site

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Julie Powell

Julie Powell, famous culinary author has died

2022-11-022022-11-02 Elisabeth Perotin

Julie Powell, famous blogger, known for her culinary memoirs Julie & Julia has died at the age of 49 of a heart attack. Continue reading Julie Powell, famous culinary author has died

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La Gaîté-Lyrique

La Gaîté-Lyrique takes children into the future

2022-11-01 Elisabeth Perotin

Since 2011, Capitaine Futur, a fictional character from La Gaîté-Lyrique in Paris, has been offering them multiple activities. Continue reading La Gaîté-Lyrique takes children into the future

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Jean-Paul Goude

Jean-Paul Goude, a surgeon-photographer

2022-10-312024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

Jean-Paul Goude, the famous photographer, made a name for himself thanks to his beautiful, funny and offbeat works. Continue reading Jean-Paul Goude, a surgeon-photographer

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The oldest restaurant in Paris

A la Petite Chaise : Paris’ Oldest Restaurant Since 1680

2022-10-302025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The oldest restaurant in Paris, “A la petite chaise” , inaugurated in 1680, has seen the great men of our history at its table. Continue reading A la Petite Chaise : Paris’ Oldest Restaurant Since 1680

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80s

A sublime exhibition on the 80s in Paris

2022-10-292024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

The 80s make us nostalgic… The Museum of Decorative Arts invites us to immerse ourselves in it again through a sublime exhibition, until April 16, 2023. Continue reading A sublime exhibition on the 80s in Paris

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Mont Sainte-Victoire

Exploring Mont Sainte-Victoire: Cézanne’s Iconic Landscape

2022-10-282025-03-26 Elisabeth Perotin

The Mont Sainte-Victoire that culminates at 1011m, is a symbol of Provence, like Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. It’s also a muse of Cézanne. Continue reading Exploring Mont Sainte-Victoire: Cézanne’s Iconic Landscape

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