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3 days ago · North wing of Louvre facing main courtyard. The Louvre Palace (French: Palais du Louvre, [palɛ dy luvʁ]), often referred to simply as the Louvre, is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois.Originally a defensive castle, it has served numerous government ...
5 days ago · Coronation of Napoléon and the Empress Joséphine by Jacques-Louis David, 1806-07. Source: The Louvre Museum, Paris The renowned French artist Jacques-Louis David was commissioned to capture the moment of Napoleon’s coronation. His vast canvas is a celebration of the event with all the pomp and ceremony it entailed.
2 days ago · PARIS — There has never been an Olympic Games that put its host city on display quite like this. In an unprecedented Opening Ceremony, the 2024 Summer Games kicked off with a wave of pageantry that, well, moseyed its way down the Seine River, incorporating France's centuries-long history along a strange but oddly endearing four-hour show.
6 days ago · Lifestyle How Alma House is reimagining Singapore’s past for global nomads. Inside the former Nan Chiau High School, a new serviced apartment complex redefines hospitality by blending nostalgia with modern design, sustainability, and community spirit.
6 days ago · Découvrez le musée, les œuvres de la Galerie du Temps, les expositions temporaires, la progammation et préparez votre visite au Louvre-Lens.
1 day ago · Celine Dion delivered a power-packed performance during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday. The 56-year-old French-Canadian singer who is battling stiff-person ...
1 day ago · It was an unusually art-filled Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris as the Parade of Nations traveled by boat down the River Seine. The Mona Lisa escaped from the Louvre to catch the occasion ...
6 days ago · The Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, is one of the most visited and revered museums in the world.With its rich history, vast collection of art, and iconic status, the Louvre attracts millions of visitors each year.
1 day ago · I've been atop the Eiffel Tower several times, toasting a plastic flute of Champagne from the bar and peering at the skyline from every vantage point.. But if I were looking for Instagrammable views of Paris' most famous landmark, I'd head to the Montparnasse neighborhood. The rooftop terrace atop Paris' only skyscraper, Montparnasse Tower, has 360-degree city views and tons of space to spread ...
1 day ago · PARIS - French three-times Olympic gold medallists Marie-Jose Perec and Teddy Riner lit the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron on Friday during the opening ceremony, where it will burn while the Games ...
