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15 very beautiful 'coffee table books' to pimp your interior

Reading is a real treat for the mind. In this holiday season - conducive to temptation - here are some beautiful books to eat… with the eyes. - 'Paris' by Marc-Antoine Coulon For a canon table book, opt for this glamorous and evocative book Marc-Antoine Coulon celebrates Parisian fashion, spirit and chic. Like a colorful walk, we discover portraits of famous personalities, others more personal as well as sketches of parades and Parisian places that are dear to him. In a few brushstrokes, he captures its essence in a very elegant way. Everything in the image of his paw, sensitive and insolent ... As always, we easily recognize his unique style and his precise line in this magnificent book of illustrations. 'Paris', Marc-Antoine Coulon, Flammarion, € 50. JE CRAQUE - 'The Art Of Flavor, gourmet journey' by Amaury Guichon Venice, Geneva, Montreal, Chicago or even Kiev… During a gourmet journey to the four corners of the world, Amaury Guichon transports us to his world. Throughout the pages, the young Franco-Swiss pastry chef unveils twelve signature trompe-l'oeil pastries, collected ...

10 essential books to discover

The most beautiful trips are hidden in the books. Jean d'Ormesson Reading offers the possibility from his sofa to live several lives… We are not going to deprive ourselves of it! Here are the 10 recommendations from Marie-Laure Vallée, from the Littérature et Compagnie blog. - “A castle for Hollywood” by Olivier Minne, published by Séguier Olivier Minne invites us to push open the door of the Castle on Sunset Boulevard, a baroque hotel in the heart of Los Angeles. Its fresco inhabited by whimsical and glamorous characters, brings us to the heart of the myth embodied by Hollywood. - "The scandalous, the novel by Louise Labé" by Michel Peyramaure, published by Calmann-Lévy A fictionalized biography of the greatest poet of the Renaissance who through her verses dared to express her desires as a libertine woman. Courageous ! - “Haute-couture” by Florence Delay, published by Gallimard Associating a dress with a life, you had to think about it. This is the challenge that Florence Delay took on by investigating the works of the painter Zurbaran and his models. Exciting ! - “My literary Paris” by François Busnel,…

Literature: 5 great classics to (re)read during quarantine

Containment obliges, everyone tries to occupy themselves as best they can... When some indulge in the joy of coloring, others try their hand at cooking while still others come out with nuggets from their library. We have selected for you the 5 literary works to read at least once in your life, or simply to rediscover. – In Search of Lost Time, by Marcel Proust With its 3000 pages divided into 7 volumes, this literary monument by Marcel Proust is a great classic that may intimidate some. But it's still a must-read masterpiece. In any case, if you want to finish it by the end of confinement, you better get started! – The Great Gatsby, by Francis Scott Fitzgerald Published in 1925 in the United States, The Great Gatsby is the third novel by American writer Francis Scott Fitzgerald. The story is set in New York in the 1920s and is often described as a flamboyant portrayal of American high society from the Roaring Twenties. – …

What are the Parisian landmarks of fashion enthusiasts?

As the capital of fashion, Paris had to host museums retracing the evolution of clothing through history and the crazy epic of the greatest fashion houses. Many cultural visits are therefore to be expected, before indulging in the pleasure of shopping in the Parisian avenues famous for their luxury boutiques and other concept stores. The Palais Galliera In the 16th arrondissement is the Palais Galliera which is none other than the fashion museum of the city of Paris. Estimated today at 243 pieces, its collections reflect the codes of clothing in France, from the 000th century to the present day, and can be discovered through exclusively temporary exhibitions. 10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbe, Rue de Galliera, 75016 Paris 01 56 52 86 00 www.palaisgalliera.paris.fr City of Fashion and Design A Parisian place dedicated to innovation and creation in all its forms, the City of fashion and design allows visitors to discover emerging designers, design resulting from exchanges and …

Paris through the ages

Several eras have marked the history of Paris, its organization and its architecture, from prehistory to the present day, including the Middle Ages. Dive into the past to discover during a targeted course the large constructions which marked the evolution of the city and which make it a city with very particular charm. Notre-Dame Located on the Ile de la Cité, the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's emblematic monuments. Classified as a historical monument, this religious building has seen its construction spanning more than two centuries, from 1163 to the middle of the 6th century. Its Gothic character, its famous rose windows and its gargoyles are all architectural elements that have contributed to its fame throughout the world. 75004 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 01 Paris 42 34 56 10 XNUMX www.notredamedeparis.fr La Conciergerie Splendid Gothic palace, the Conciergerie was successively a palace of the medieval city under Philippe le Bel, a royal residence and a courthouse. During the revolution, it indeed became a court and a place ...