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 »
In 1937 the City of Paris organised the World Exhibition of “Arts et Techniques appliqués à la vie moderne » (« Exhibition of Arts and Techniques applied on modern life »). For this occasion, several detached houses were built both to welcome visitors and promote the French savoir-faire. Even though the majority of these houses were ephemeral others were aimed to be permanents. That’s especially the case of the Tokyo… Read more »
Le Musée RodinAuguste Rodin, né en 1840, est l’un des sculpteurs français les plus célèbres et un véritable pionnier de la sculpture moderne. Il a su mêler réalisme et romantisme dans ses œuvres, jouant avec la lumière pour sublimer les formes. Artiste prolifique, Rodin a créé plus de 7 000 sculptures, ainsi qu’un nombre impressionnant… Read more »