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The Rotonde opened its doors at the beginning of the 20th century at the corner of Montparnasse and Raspail Boulevards. From being a little bar full of blue-collared workers quickly it became a crucial address in Paris for writers and artists, then it was common to meet Picasso, Modigliani, Apollinaire or Jean Cocteau. The Rotonde… Read more »

At the 17th century, Louis XIV king of France felt concerned about giving disabled soldier a roof, he ordered the building of a vast monument to receive them. Actually, he wished mostly clear the capital city’s pavements out, which were full of old soldier who became beggars and even thief. L’Hôtel des Invalides was inaugurated… Read more »

Né en 1840, Auguste Rodin est l’un des plus célèbres sculpteurs français et est souvent considéré comme le pionnier de la sculpture moderne. Il a réussi à teinter le réalisme de ses œuvres d’une touche de romantisme et d’impressionnisme, jouant avec la lumière qui sublime les formes. Très productif, Auguste Rodin nous a offert plus… Read more »