In the footsteps of Hemingway in Paris
Capital of his youth, his literary friendships and his first writings, the City of Light made Hemingway a renowned writer. Continue reading In the footsteps of Hemingway in Paris
Tag: french history
The mysterious dragon of the city of Metz
This dragon is part of the imagination of the inhabitants of the city of Metz. According to legend, the “Graoully” once roamed the city, spitting fire, and capturing young children and the poorest in its sharp claws. Continue reading The mysterious dragon of the city of Metz
The French feminist activist who invented the bra
It was in Buenos Aires that Herminie Cadolle, an expatriate Parisian, invented the modern bra, but it was in Paris that she presented it for the first time, on June 27, 1889 as part of the Universal Exhibition. Continue reading The French feminist activist who invented the bra
Marie-Antoinette’s passion for music
Marie-Antoinette was very fond of music. A French author has just released a book and tells more about the musical tastes of the Queen. Continue reading Marie-Antoinette’s passion for music
The strange fertility methods of Catherine de Medici
The obsession of a Queen was not to give an heir to her royal husband. To put the odds on their side, the Queens used aphrodisiacs, love filters, strange decoctions to ensure their fertility. Continue reading The strange fertility methods of Catherine de Medici
Why do we eat “crêpes” during Candlemas ?
On the occasion of Candlemas , we usually eat pancakes, but do you know exactly why ? And do you know the history and origin of this holiday celebrated every year in February ? Continue reading Why do we eat “crêpes” during Candlemas ?
Man Ray, his discovery of photography in Paris
Man Ray was one of the prestigious artists of the Montparnasse district, it was in Paris that he discovered “solarization”, his photographic technique which made him famous. Continue reading Man Ray, his discovery of photography in Paris
What was Marie Antoinette’s favorite food ?
It is said that Marie-Antoinette only pecked, but she still had favorite dishes. Continue reading What was Marie Antoinette’s favorite food ?
A fantastic exhibition on Marcel Proust in Paris
The Carnavalet museum commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marcel Proust (1871-1922). The exhibition questions the place of the city for the first time in the work of Marcel Proust. Continue reading A fantastic exhibition on Marcel Proust in Paris
A bunker hidden under a Paris station !
Hard to believe, but Paris hides in its basements … a bunker ! A place as chilling as it is intriguing. Continue reading A bunker hidden under a Paris station !
