The Dordogne is a jewel located in the southwest of France. It is a picturesque destination, but also a place where traditional craftsmanship thrives, perpetuating centuries of know-how. In this article, let's delve into the fascinating world of craftsmanship in the Dordogne, where each creation tells a story of tradition and skill.
Bordeaux is located in the southwest of France and renowned for its exceptional vineyards and rich wine culture. Let's discover the Bordeaux Wine Trail which will offer you an unforgettable wine experience, allowing wine lovers to discover some of the most prestigious wines in the world. Let's go on this intoxicating adventure through the Bordeaux vineyards.
France is renowned throughout the world for its fashion, its gastronomy, and its exceptional craftsmanship. Its famous handicrafts have talented artisans who have perpetuated traditional crafts for generations. Discover here some of the best known.
The Moulin-Rouge in Paris is a Parisian cabaret founded in 1889 by the Catalan Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler, who already owned the Olympia. A magical review, where the world of the spectacular is invented and shared with emotion.
Discover in your cinemas, the new documentary by Thierry Donard, about extreme sports athletes who demonstrate tremendous sporting resilience in the face of chaotic climate challenges. Meet a new generation of filmmakers with the NDG Film Festival, a selection of exclusive short films. This November 17th everywhere in Europe.
Montagne en Scène is back in more than 220 cities, you can discover great adventures on the big screen in your cinemas. Montagne en Scène offers a large selection of selected films. This year: Nuptse, the absolute inaccessible by director Hugo Clouzeau. Via Sedna by Ramona Waldner, The Silent Escape by Oswald Rodrido Pereira, Rise By Fred Rousseau and Maxime Moulin.
The Grand Rex de Paris is much more than a cinema, you will also find concerts and shows there, as well as an Escape Game. Come explore behind the scenes of the Grand Rex. Designed as an imaginary journey behind the scenes of cinema, this interactive visit immerses you in the secret and captivating world of the 7th art with the creation of a film through a series of sets.
The feast of Saint-Jean the Baptist, June 24, is originally a Christian holiday, traditionally accompanied by large bonfires. It celebrates the summer solstice, in connection with the worship of the sun. The solstice fires or pagan solstice fires were lit in the Middle Ages at the crossroads of paths, in the fields, to prevent witches and magicians from passing there during that night.
5 exhibitions in Occitania to discover. The museums in Occitanie site brings together the various museums in the region with the dates of exhibitions and summaries. From Nikki de Saint Phalle to the embalming of mummies, a reflection on meaning through art.
Mardi Gras is a festive time. This period marks the end of the "week of seven fat days" (formerly called "carnal days"). Mardi Gras is followed by Ash Wednesday and Lent, when Christians are encouraged to "eat lean", traditionally abstaining from meat.
Jean Dubuffet is a French painter born in 1901. The artist is interested in works made by prisoners, the mentally ill, children, people outside the professional world of art. In 1945, he invented the term Art Brut to define this art. He will be a theoretician and a collector.
Ben's store at the Center Pompidou Benoît Vautier, alias Ben is an artist born in 1935 known for his inscribed messages, printed on any medium. His store was born in 1958 in the city center of Nice. In 1972, the store will be dismantled to become part of the collections of the National Museum of Modern Art.
Visit of the Pompidou Center in Paris, the permanent collection. The Center Pompidou, also called Beaubourg, is the national center for art and culture initiated by President Georges Pompidou, a fan of modern art. The modern and contemporary collection spans two floors of the museum.
France, where the country of gastronomy, the good varied dishes, and the regional specificities make this country the most appreciated country for its gastronomy. Let's embark on a culinary tour of the Montmartre district in Paris, a very charming district in Paris. Let yourself be carried away by a visit and guided tasting with various stops, in cheese dairy, chocolate factory, bakery...
Collioure exhibited broadly in London. A work by Andreas Rüthi printed in gigantic format (6m x 4m) illuminates one of the walls of the Kingsgate workshops in London until February 26, 2023. It is a sunset over Collioure in a thousand colors.
Located on the old Catalan weaving factory, the arts and crafts mill offers a shop bringing together artists working in several different trades, including leather, textiles, metal, recycled inner tube paper. It is here that the Catalan fabrics known for their solidity and the fantasy of their decor are made.
Learn more about Prehistory, Antiquity, the Middle Ages, or the Renaissance. Visiting France while combining a historical stay is possible. France is full of places rich in history and events. Discover the historic places in France and take the opportunity to stop in one of our holiday homes for rent: www.purefrance.com
In 2015, the National Interprofessional Center for the Dairy Economy reported 1,200 French cheeses! Without a doubt, France is the country of cheese! The French are the biggest consumers of cheese, with 26kg of cheese consumed per inhabitant per year.
France has a strong historical heritage. Places of Memory are places greatly marked by historical events, confrontations, or human dramas. These are places that are sometimes intact, or sometimes marked with a monument of remembrance, where great personalities have passed, where sometimes surprising works of military architecture stand. The memory of the suffering endured is always expressed there, because the common point of all these places is war, the last two world wars, but also those of the 19th century.
Raoul Dufy was a French painter born in 1877. His palette is wide, Dufy produces around 3,000 canvases, 6,000 large watercolors, 6,000 drawings, woodcuts, lithographs, tapestries, fabrics for ready-to-wear and furnishing decoration.
Don Quixote by Kader Belarbi and the Capitol National Opera Ballet. Kader Belarbi is a star dancer at the Opéra national de Paris, choreographer and director of dance at the Théâtre du capitole in Toulouse. Performances from December 22 to 31, 2022.
In Occitania, the Narbonne Arena can accommodate between 1,000 and 5,000 seats in its modular main space. Touring, shows, concerts, classical ballets, meetings, seminars, sporting events. The Narbonne arena is totally modular and adaptable according to needs.
A biographical documentary dedicated to rapper Orelsan who released his 4th album "Civilization". "Never Show That to Anyone" is a touching, funny and very realistic immersion in the life of the artist and the world of music.
Avatar 2 "The Way of the Water" was released on December 14, 2022. The first avatar was released in 2009 and was a real worldwide success. 600,000 saw the film in just two days, a film that captivates with its cast, story and special effects.
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