At the Palace of Versailles , the chamber of the king's inner apartment returns to view in its 1789 configuration, at the end of a lengthy restoration project that represents the culmination of several decades of research, historical studies and craf...
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France is taking a significant step in the long and complex journey of restitution of cultural property stolen during the colonial era. On the night of April 12-13, the Assemblée nationale unanimously approved a bill concerning the restitutio...
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A new chapter is added to the centuries-old history of Angers Cathedral with the inauguration on Thursday, April 9, of the contemporary gallery designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The intervention represents the outcome of a long process of st...
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Long associated primarily with its function as a commercial and industrial port, Le Havre has experienced a profound reinterpretation of its urban and cultural identity in recent decades. Located on the coast of Normandy, the city, called "the Manhat...
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From Sept. 22, 2026, to Jan. 24, 2027, the Palace of Versailles will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola 's film Marie Antoinette with an exhibition hosted at the Petit Trianon, a place deeply connected to the figure of the queen and used...
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The French judiciary has effectively reopened the debate on the relationship between heritage protection and freedom of expression after a decision destined to make jurisprudence and, above all, to cause discussion. In a Jan. 14, 2026, ruling, the Co...
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Versailles, the quintessential symbol of French monarchical power, has inspired artists of different eras and styles, becoming the subject of a story that spans centuries. From Israel Silvestre 's engravings of 1682, which immortalize the Palace as s...
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France has a new culture minister: she is Catherine Pégard, who succeeds Rachida Dati. The former minister resigned to join the race for the Paris municipal elections. Pégard's appointment came yesterday, Feb. 26, 2026, when she was ask...
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