Before the arrival of the first settlers, the American continent had been populated for millennia by Native American tribes. From the XNUMXth century, the main European powers (Spain, United Kingdom, France) went there
Category: Arts / history / heritage
FOREST OF THE LANDES: the story of the largest man-made forest in Europe
Large forest massif located in the south-west of France (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), the Landes forest is, with an area of one million hectares, the largest
SYMBOLS OF THE REPUBLIC - JULY 14: its origin and meaning
A public holiday since 1880, July 14 is the French National Day. The Nation, but also the people, are at the heart
EXCEPTIONAL BEACH SITE: SAINT-JEAN CAP-FERRAT
Exceptional and unspoiled site, steeped in history and culture, Saint-Jean – Cap-Ferrat is one of the main residential sites on the Côte d'Azur, with many and luxurious
REMARKABLE VILLAGES OF FRANCE: CONQUES (AVEYRON)
Conques is a French commune located in the department of Aveyron (Occitanie), recognized as one of the Great Sites of Midi-Pyrénées. Important sanctuary city in the Middle
THE TWELVE WORKS OF HERCULES (I / III)
The Labors of Heracles (Hercules for the Romans) is one of the most famous episodes of Greek mythology, abundantly represented by artists since Antiquity. The
FESTIVAL DE CANNES: its history, its cultural and economic influence
Created in 1946, the Cannes international film festival has become in seventy years the most publicized film festival in the world.
THE MARAIS: a dynamic and endearing historic district
Le Marais is a historic Parisian district bounded by rue Beaubourg, boulevard Beaumarchais, rue de Bretagne, the banks of the Seine and
WONDER OF ANTIQUITY: the Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a bronze statue of the Sun God Helios with a height of thirty meters erected on the island of Rhodes around 292
CHENONCEAU, the castle of the Ladies
Château de la Loire located in Touraine, Chenonceau, with its famous two-story gallery overlooking the Cher, is one of the jewels of the architecture of the
PHARE OF CORDUAN: The Versailles of the sea
The Cordouan lighthouse, the oldest active French lighthouse, stands on a rocky island in the open sea at an equal distance (7 km) from the coast
THE CROSS CHRIST by REMBRANDT: the incredible story of the masterpiece of the church of Mas d'Agenais
Located on the left bank of the Garonne between Tonneins and Marmande in the Lot et Garonne, the collegiate church of Saint-Vincent is one of the Romanesque buildings
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: the inestimable treasure, its history and its major pieces
Considered one of the richest treasures in Europe, the treasure of Notre-Dame was confiscated and destroyed during the Revolution of 1789. Reconstituted gradually in
CATHEDRALS OF FRANCE: from the main period of construction (1180-1240) to the present day
Between 1180 and 1240, that is to say in just 60 years, the construction of cathedrals will begin on all the French territory. Urgent need, irresistible desire, she
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: the history of the Mays, the large paintings of sacred painting from the XNUMXth century
The Mays of Notre-Dame de Paris are large paintings commissioned from 1630 to 1707 (except 1683 and 1694) by the corporation of Parisian goldsmiths
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: fascinating gargoyles and chimeras
Notre Dame de Paris cathedral is endowed with gargoyles and chimeras remarkable for their inspiration, their aesthetics and their utilitarian function or
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS: the story of an admirable miracle
Notre-Dame de Paris or Notre-Dame cathedral was for many centuries one of the largest cathedrals in the West. Iconic monument of Paris and the
IMAGES D'ÉPINAL: their history, collections, expression
An image of Epinal is a print on a popular subject in bright colors. Formerly sold by hawkers, the images of Epinal owe their name to
GOUFFRE DE PADIRAC: a natural wonder
The Gouffre de Padirac is the entrance to a large natural cavity located in the town of Padirac, north of Gramat, in the department
THE CAT IN ANCIENT EGYPT: AN ANIMAL RESPECTED, PROTECTED AND VENERE
Dating back to the 3000th millennium BC, the cohabitation between humans and cats had a strong point in Ancient Egypt between XNUMX and
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