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 »
Le quai Branly situé le long de la rive gauche de la Seine chemine à travers Paris, du Pont de l’Alma au Pont de Bir-Hakeim. Avant le 18ème siècle, l’île des Cygnes, réunissant plusieurs îlots, était reliée à la rive par un pont surplombant un petit canal qui a été comblé en 1780. C’est sur… Read more »
Born in 1840 Auguste Rodin represents one of the most famous French carvers and often he is considered as the pioneer of the modern carving. He has brought with success the realism of his works with a touch of romance and of impressionism, playing with the light, shining the shapes. Auguste Rodin was really productive… Read more »