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Charlotte Casiraghi

Chanel’s Influence in Sébastien Tellier’s Latest Work

2022-07-182025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Charlotte Casiraghi sings on one of Sebastien Tellier’s last songs, “Mademoiselle”, in tribute to Coco Chanel. Continue reading Chanel’s Influence in Sébastien Tellier’s Latest Work

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Palais de Tokyo

Explore the Palais de Tokyo : Europe’s Largest Contemporary Art Center

2022-07-182025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

A stone’s throw from Place du Trocadéro, the Palais de Tokyo has established itself in 20 years as the largest contemporary art center in Europe. Continue reading Explore the Palais de Tokyo : Europe’s Largest Contemporary Art Center

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Japanese garden

Explore the Largest Japanese Garden in Europe

2022-07-172025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Going to Japan while staying in France, does that tell you ? Do not miss to go for a walk in the park of Maulévrier… Continue reading Explore the Largest Japanese Garden in Europe

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La Ponche

La Ponche: From Fisherman’s Bar to Artistic Haven

2022-07-172025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

La Ponche in Saint-Tropez is now a renowned and upscale hotel, but it was once a modest fisherman’s bar. Continue reading La Ponche: From Fisherman’s Bar to Artistic Haven

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Jean de la fontaine

Jean de La Fontaine : Critique of Royal Hypocrisy

2022-07-162025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Jean de La Fontaine was part of the court of King Louis XIV but their relationship quickly deteriorated… Continue reading Jean de La Fontaine : Critique of Royal Hypocrisy

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Azzedine Alaïa

An exhibition on Azzedine Alaïa at Lacoste

2022-07-162024-10-16 Elisabeth Perotin

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the SCAD FASH fashion school in Lacoste is organizing a tribute exhibition to Azzedine Alaïa Continue reading An exhibition on Azzedine Alaïa at Lacoste

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Castroville

Castroville: A Unique Slice of Alsace in Texas

2022-07-152025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Castroville looks like a UFO in the middle of Texas, what are these Alsatian houses doing in the United States ? Continue reading Castroville: A Unique Slice of Alsace in Texas

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Marie Curie

Marie Curie : Pioneer of Radioactivity and Cancer Treatment

2022-07-142025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Marie Curie is the first woman to have received the Nobel Prize for her work on radium, which will unfortunately cause her death. Continue reading Marie Curie : Pioneer of Radioactivity and Cancer Treatment

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Vizille

Explore the Cradle of the French Revolution in Vizille

2022-07-142025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

The approaching July 14 is an opportunity to discover the Vizille estate, the museum of the French revolution. Continue reading Explore the Cradle of the French Revolution in Vizille

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Chenonceau

Why Chenonceau is France’s Most Visited Castle

2022-07-142025-04-14 Elisabeth Perotin

Chenonceau Castle Nicknamed the Château des Dames, the Château de Chenonceau is one of the most majestic castles of the Loire. Continue reading Why Chenonceau is France’s Most Visited Castle

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