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From March 28th to July 23rd, 2023, the Orsay Museum is celebrating two exceptional 19th century artists in a unique exhibition: Manet and Degas. Although their profession, their era and their shared acquaintances led to similarities in their lives, their individual personalities and their art bear witness to a clear contrast between the two… Manet, on the one hand, was independent, loved celebrity and …

Léon Monet, the somewhat overlooked brother of renowned artist Claude Monet, is honored during an exhibition held at the Luxembourg Museum from March 15th 2023 to July 16th 2023. This rare exhibition highlights the decisive role played by Léon Monet in his illustrious brother’s career, as well as his unwavering support for his Impressionist friends and the significant collection of works that he built …

From February 17th 2023 to January 7th 2024, the Atelier des Lumières is honoring Marc Chagall with a digital exhibition presenting the artist’s creations and all of his work. The exhibition notably highlights the key role that Paris and New York played in the artist’s career. On the one hand, Paris, his chosen city, where the early 20th century avant-garde movement nurtured his experimental …

A sunny weekend at the other end of France: Collioure/Perpignan  Friday 5 p.m.: A flight from Paris to Perpignan, prefecture of the Pyrénées Orientales and one of the capitals of the Occitania and Catalonia regions.  Just 1h20 later, with 10° more than in Paris, a cloudless sky and the sea in view, we board our little rental car… Friday 7:30 p.m.: Hotel des Roches …

What better way to keep out the cold this winter than with a gourmet break and a heart-warming hot chocolate. Paris is full of excellent addresses where you can indulge in this popular hot drink on a cold winter day. What a pleasure ! Here are our top 3 hot chocolates in Paris: Hot chocolate from Madame Rêve Café  Enjoy an excellent hot chocolate …

Running at the Palais Galliera until March 5th, 2023, the exhibition “Frida Khalo, au delà des apparences” is an opportunity to discover or rediscover one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Recognized worldwide for her moving works and many self-portraits, this Mexican artist as a child aspired to be a doctor. A serious accident with significant long-term consequences put an end to this …

Désirée, created by Audrey Venant and Mathilde Bignon in 2017, is a café-florist located in the capital’s 19th and 11th Districts.  Eco-responsible, Desiré selects seasonal flowers in order to offer unique bouquets in limited quantities which can also be ordered via their website. The flower shop is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the café from Monday to …

Running until December 31st 2022, This exhibition at the National Picasso Museum is dedicated to the world-famous artist’s daughter. The event mainly highlights some of the fourteen portraits of Maya Ruiz painted by the artist between 1938 and 1939. An opportunity to discover the artist from another angle, with letters, poems and personal objects bearing witness to the bond between father and daughter. The …

The 39th edition of European Heritage Days is coming! This year with the theme Sustainable Heritage, the “Journées du Patrimoine” shall take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September. Two days to discover monuments and buildings that are usually closed to the general public in Paris and the Ile-de-France. Numerous activities and guided tours shall be offered free of charge in renowned landmarks, …

A walking weekend in the Somme Bay Saturday 9 a.m.: Heading from Paris for a walk in the Parc du Marquenterre Saturday morning, and after a two-and-a-half-hour drive to the Parc du Marquenterre it’s on with hiking boots and off to discover this superb 200-hectare ornithological park. Here, 2, 3 or 4-hour walks allow visitors to observe a very wide variety of birds, including …