Almost three years after the terrible fire which partially destroyed Notre-Dame de Paris, Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, dean of the cathedral, looks back on the path traveled since, in a book entitled “In the heart of Notre-Dame”, published this Thursday . , March 10 at Éditions Plon. An intimate story in which the one who has […]
Built in 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, the Eiffel Tower is the most emblematic monument in the world. The “Iron Lady” attracts nearly seven million visitors every year. This epic Paris landmark can be spotted from the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Latin Quarter, the Seine, and even some vacation […]
anchor The Louvre museum only welcomed 2.8 million visitors last year, less than 30% of its pre-Covid record when it received around ten million. The Louvre had not seen such low numbers since 1986, before the opening of the glass pyramid and the Grand Louvre project which has steadily increased attendance […]
Paris’ most iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower, has had a somewhat complex, unique and utterly bizarre history – here’s what to know. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognized man-made monuments in the world. It is an unmissable part of Paris and is often a symbol for Paris and France. But his story […]
Some might believe that the best views of Paris can be seen from the Eiffel Tower, but there is another place that offers even better scenery. When we talk about Paris, the first monument that comes to mind is the iconic Eiffel Tower, visited by more than 7 million visitors every year. This makes the […]
The Eiffel Tower – one of the most iconic monuments in the world has been the symbol of Paris and France. Every year on March 31, which is designated as Eiffel Tower Day, visitors and residents of Paris celebrate the day with great pomp and grandeur. In fact, the festival spans a week and 2019 […]
Gustave Eiffel, who gave France its famous tower, has long been portrayed as a man of bolts and nuts, a brilliant structural engineer and the architect of iron. A new film which opened in France on Wednesday paints a rather different and softer picture of Eiffel as a hopeless romantic whose eponymous monument was as […]
Who doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of Beyonce and Jay-Z? The world-famous couple’s stroll to the Louvre Museum for their 2018 music video A parasite drew a record 10.2 million visitors to the iconic building. But the spotlight isn’t for everyone, so avoid the crowds and instead explore the quieter corners of the […]
Parisian museum moves many undisplayed works of art to a warehouse in northern France designed to withstand the effects of global warming By Melissa Godin LONDON, Feb. 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When the Seine that runs through Paris overflowed this month, Louvre museum officials were relieved that some of their most prized artifacts were […]
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When the Seine that runs through Paris overflowed this month, Louvre museum officials were relieved that some of their most prized items were safely stored in northern France. The largest and most visited museum in the world, with nearly 10 million visitors a year, had already transported some 100,000 works […]
With more than 10 million visitors a year, the Louvre is the most visited museum in the world, and for good reason. It is also the largest art museum in the world, covering approximately 18 acres (72,000 square meters) divided into three wings: Denon, Richelieu, Sully. Each wing has over 70 rooms, and there are […]
A brazen burglary at the Palace of Versailles in France was foiled this weekend. By a report in Le Figaroa 31-year-old man scaled the outer wall of the castle grounds and entered the historic structure through a broken French window. According to the parquet floor of Versailles, the man arrived by taxi in the park […]
Published on: 03/13/2020 – 17:16Amended: 03/13/2020 – 17:14 The Louvre in Paris, the most visited museum in the world, said on Friday it was closing “until further notice” because of the coronavirus. The closure of the museum, which had 9.6 million visitors last year, came after the French government banned all gatherings of more than […]
There’s something about his dark chocolate eyes, smirk and absent eyebrows that adds an element of mystery and fuels conspiracy theories. Maybe that’s why the mona-lisa, completed by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, is the most visited (and most parodied) painting in the world. You cannot visit the Louvre and not […]
It is perhaps the most iconic art museum in the world. Located in Paris, the Louvre (officially the Louvre Museum) has admitted thousands of cultural objects and millions of admirers since opening its doors on this day in 1793. A guided tour is always best, but if you can’t make it to the Right Bank […]
Today, for the sake of accessibility, more and more museums are putting their collections online. While most institutions choose to simply digitize and catalog photographs of their objects, some go beyond that by offering virtual tours of their premises and clickable exhibits. The latest site to take this technologically impressive route is the Palace of […]
Thirty years after its inauguration, the Louvre pyramid stands in front of the most visited museum in the world and, despite its relative youth, it has become an essential part of the famous Paris cityscape. Rivaling the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe for the title of Paris’ most recognizable landmark, the Pyramid officially opened […]
A costume party at the Palace of Versailles allowed 630 guests to realize their 18th century dreams on Monday evening. The annual event attracts fashion and history buffs from around the world. “You really feel like you’re living in the era, in the 18th century, and the people are so beautiful. It’s really great to […]
News reporter and Grant resident Shannon Riley was traveling to Paris the day after the Notre Dame fire. She was visiting her daughter Olivia Genereux, a 2012 Mahtomedi graduate who has been working in the French capital for six months and is celebrating her wedding anniversary with her husband Joe Genereux. It was Riley’s report […]
The iconic Castle of Versailles – a symbol of opulence, decadence and gluttony – is hosting something other than a high-end fashion shoot this year: a rave. Taking place on Saturday June 8, Versailles Électro will feature the crème de la crème of the French electro scene and will be hosted by DJ and former […]
The crown of thorns worn by Jesus at the crucifixion, stained glass rose windows, one of the world‘s largest organs, and various other relics, paintings and sculptures were present at Notre Dame de Paris during the fire. Do they survive? Paris. April 15, 2019. A few minutes before 7 p.m. The world gasped when a […]
On the night of April 15, 2019, in Paris, the emotions were raw. “Notre Dame is burning, the whole of France is crying, the whole world is crying,” said Archbishop Michel Aupetit of Paris. “It’s terrible, frightening, painful, a tragedy, a nightmare.” “This place leaves no one indifferent. When you enter this cathedral, it inhabits […]
As a fire ravages Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, here are some facts about the iconic landmark that you can share with your child. Seat of the Archbishop of Paris Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, among the city’s most famous monuments, attracts nearly 13 million visitors each year. Seat of the Archdiocese of Paris, the Gothic […]
The Louvre is the largest museum in the world and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. (Image credit: kan_khampanya Shutterstock.com) The Louvre is the largest museum in the world and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. The magnificent Baroque-style palace and museum – LeMusée du Louvre in […]
anchor Broken gargoyles and fallen railings replaced with plastic pipes and wooden planks. Flying buttresses blackened by pollution and eroded by rainwater. Pinnacles supported by beams and held together by straps.— New York Times The French historic monument, Notre-Dame de Paris, has suffered from […]