The most ancient Chocolate Shop in Paris: even sweets have an history
The passion for sweets, candies, and chocolate is a very old habit of French people, but almost no-one ask themselves…
The wonderful pastels of the Louvre and some gossip
The pastels of the Louvre Museum collections aren’t very well-known because they are immensely fragile, and so they aren’t in…
The Controversial Affair of Louis-Philippe duke d’Orléans, also known as Philippe Égalité
A Jacobin Duke The French Revolution is an extremely complex and demanding phase of history that I much prefer to…
Chartres Cathedral, its maze and other wonders
From Montparnasse Station, in about one hour, you could reach the ancient town of Chartres. For those who, like me,…
The ancient Hotel Baudy, the lesser known artist haven of Giverny
We already had the opportunity to discover the secrets of Giverny, a corner of Normandy that painter Claude Monet (1840-1926)…
The Affair of the Carnation: Marie-Antoinette’s last hope
This is a true story, even if it’s hard to believe. The event seems to come out from a novel…
The Ghosts of Chantilly: romantic gardens and skeletons in the closet
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The Ghosts of Chantilly: the grievings and treasures of the Duke d’Aumale
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The Ghosts of Chantilly: The Rousseau Era
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The Ghosts of Chantilly: The Enlightenment
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