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Molière (1622-1673)

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Molière (1622-1673)

As comedies were "made to be played", Molière, in turn comic actor, troupe ...leader, author then King's comedian, remained faithful to the stage until his death during a performance of The Imaginary Invalid on 17 February 1673.
The most beautiful Chateaux in the Ile de France

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The chateaux in the Ile de France

The chateaux in the Ile de France are the living witnesses of centuries of ...history. Take a stroll in their parks and admire the talents of the architects, gardeners and decorators who created them and gave them their splendour.
The Fountain Displays of Versailles

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The Fountain Displays of Versailles

Discover the gardens of the Château de Versailles as you have never seen them ...before during the Musical Fountain Display and the Nocturnal Fountain Display.

“Degas and the nude”, at the heart of the works of one of the greatest French painters of the 19th century

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Degas and the nude

The Musée d'Orsay is devoting an exhibition to a subject that ran through the ...career of Edgar Degas: the nude. And with what success!
The history of Paris

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The history of Paris

Paris has proffered many different profiles in the centuries between the ...Gallo-Roman town and the 21st century city. In spite of the wear of time and history, the political, economic and artistic capital has preserved a unique architectural heritage that makes it a leading destination, the entry point to France for many visitors.

The Castle of Versailles and its grounds

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The Castle of Versailles and its grounds

The privileged residence of the French monarchy from the period of Louis XIV to ...Louis XVI, the Castle of Versailles is located 16km south west of Paris. Embellished by several generations of architects, sculptures, decorators and landscapers, for more than a century it served as a model for Europe of how a royal residence should be.
Beautiful religious buildings

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Beautiful religious buildings

Paris is full of religious buildings with incredible history and architecture.

Versailles Castle Orangery and its hundred-year old trees

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Versailles Castle Orangery and its ...hundred-year old trees

Every spring, for nearly 3 centuries, the gardeners of Versailles have been ...sorting the orange trees from the Orangery built by Mansart.