The classified arts of France
Every now and again, when chatting to French friends they’ll drop in a sentence that contains the words “the 7th Art” or maybe “the 9th …
Carrieres de Lumieres, sound and light shows Paris and Provence
What do an abandoned quarry and an old iron foundry have in common? They both house magical sound-and-light shows that must be seen to be …
In the footsteps of the Impressionists on the Alabaster Coast of France
Claude Monet’s paintings of the Alabaster coast in Normandy, and in particular Etretat, are hung on the walls of the most prestigious art museums throughout …
In the footsteps of the post-Impressionists in Provence
In the 1870’s the Impressionists and post-impressionists were centralized in the Parisian capital. Here they would discuss art and their next exhibitions in the cafés …
A most incredible art event for 2019 | Lille3000 is weird, whacky and wonderful
In 2015 I went to the Lille for the opening parade of Lille3000. I had no idea what to expect. I’d heard from friends that …
Espace Dalí Museum Paris
Salvador Dalí loved Paris but few realize the Catalan artist resided for a time, at 7 rue Becquerel in Montmartre. Today close to his former home, …
Robert Tatin museum Mayenne | Weird whacky and wonderful
Robert Tatin was an extraordinary French artist whose home in the lush department of Mayenne, Pays de la Loire in north west France, became a …
British artist in France creates pet souvenirs
Artist Susan Faye, a British expat in France, has always been passionate about animals, especially dogs. As a child she says she would bring …
A fantastic art trip and tour of van Gogh’s France
Imagine yourself painting scenes of Vincent van Gogh’s France, a warm sun and the scent of meadow flowers fills the air… Well you don’t have …
Monet’s House at Giverny Normandy
Monet’s house in Giverny in the Eure Department, Normandy is a true delight. And, its a really unexpected bonus if you’re only going for the …