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July 1, 1804: Georges Sand

On the first of July of that year, at number 15, rue Meslay in the 3rd ardt of Paris, Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin, who was to become the baroness of Dudevant was born. She was to become renowned ...

Restaurant to be: Mister T

Located in Haut-Marais, the restaurant "Mister T" is walking distance from the market of the red children and the carreau du temple. Shortly after it was opened to the public, it became a culinary...

Bergamot

In Perfumery, Bergamot belongs to the Hesperides family. Widely used in luxury fragrances, bergamot is a southern specialty from the Calabria region of Italy which produces 90% of the world's supp...

7- June 24 1520: The Field of the Cloth of Gold

At the beginning of the XVIIth century, in northern France, a historic encounter between two kings is still considered one of the most useless and costly diplomatic events. Read more

June 8 1637: "I think, therefore I am"

René Descartes, one of the most renown French philosophers, publishes his "Discourse on Method", a text that will revolutionize philosophy. Read more

Le Moulin de Rosa

In the heart of Marais, at the corner of rue Turenne and rue du Foin, and walking distance to Place des Vosges, Le Moulin de Rosa is a Parisian bakery where everything from their baguettes to thei...

Lily of the Valley

The flower of spring and of revival, beyond having a rich history, is a frequently used scent in perfumery. But the distillation process is a very delicate one, which is why, at the beginning of t...

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated across the globe on different days based on location, but usually during the month of May. While Mother's Day today has become commercialized, its origins date back to G...

Labor Day

May 1st is celebrated in numerous countries as Labor Day. Labor Day was trademarked a holiday during the social struggles of the XIXth century, and is now celebrated with a day off from work. Read...

Plisson House

It's been three years that the Plisson House has opened its doors on the east side of Paris. Located on Boulevard Beaumarchais, this upscale supermarket hosts a restaurant, grocery store, and a ge...