The Arab World Institute, or Institut du monde arabe, will take you on a marvelous journey to discover scents from the Orient and their history. In over 1000 m2 combining ancient and modern works, with a trail punctuated by scented devices and fragrances designed for the occasion by the perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, it's an invitation […]
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- October 30, 2023
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The American company Sage Geosystems designed a low-priced energy storing system thanks to the heat contained within the Earth. With an 18-hour life, it should be used to support renewable energies.
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- October 24, 2023
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The Mobilier National presents “Le chic ! Arts décoratifs et mobilier de 1930 à 1960” the exhibition, running from October 12 2022, and extended by popular demand until February 2023. Gathered for the first time for an exhibition, almost 200 works from the Mobilier National collections will bring back to life the essence of the […]
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- October 18, 2023
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Set to be presented at the Musée d’Orsay in fall 2023, this exhibition is the first to be devoted to the works produced by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) during the last two months of his life, in Auvers-sur-Oise near Paris. The exhibition is the result of years of research on this crucial phase in the […]
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- October 11, 2023
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A bacteria that "swallows" methane and could reduce the impact of global warming? According to a study, a group of bacteria called methanotrophs –– commonly found in environments with high methane levels –– could have the ability to eradicate greenhouse gasses, which are responsible for almost a third of the climate change phenomenon. Thanks to […]
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- September 27, 2023
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The Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris is devoting a major retrospective to Nicolas de Staël (1914-1955), a key figure on the post-war French art scene. Twenty years after the one organised by the Centre Pompidou in 2003, this exhibition offers a fresh look at the artist's work, drawing on more recent thematic exhibitions that have […]
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- September 25, 2023
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To celebrate the 2023 Heritage Days, the Musée Curie (a 20-minute bicycle ride from the hotel) is open all weekend September 16 and 17, 2023 to let you dive into the history of the family who won five Nobel prizes. Science and history enthusiasts, take note!
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- September 13, 2023
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Opening on October 18, 2023, the Fondation Louis Vuitton presents the first retrospective in France dedicated to Mark Rothko (1903-1970) since the exhibition held at the musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris in 1999. The retrospective brings together some 115 works from the largest international institutional and private collections, including the National Gallery […]
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- September 04, 2023
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Researchers have designed a new material: a salted gel whose function is to extract pure water from very dry air. This invention could represent an alternative solution to the lack of drinkable water in certain areas affected by droughts.
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- August 14, 2023
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Green facades provide insulation and cool down the surrounding area of a building. In addition to the much welcomed green touch it brings to urban landscapes, and the freshness and new homes for biodiversity they provide to the city, these “vertical gardens” also contribute to the buildings' insulation. According to a study by the University […]
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- July 24, 2023
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