June 7, 1494: Treaty of Tordesillas
The day on which the world was cut in half and Brazil became the only Latin American country to speak Portuguese. Read more
Read moreJune 4, 1783: The first identified UFO
Ever since the legend of Icarus, man has always dreamed of flying like a bird. However, none has ever made it to the clouds until the Montgolfier ...
Read moreRestaurant to be: Health Inside
With nice weather right around the corner, winter dishes are no longer in season. It's time to get back to a healthy and balanced diet. Make your ...
Read moreHydroxycitronellal
Certain flowers in perfumery are considered "mute". This means that it's impossible to extract the necessary amount of essential oil from the flow...
Read moreApril 15, 1874: How impressive!
The young artist impressionist movement was as short lived as the innovative movement but marked a turning point in the history of art. Read more
Read moreApril 7, 1795: One meter measures one meter
While today, one meter measures one meter, two centuries ago, this phenomenon was revolutionary! Read more
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Restaurant to be:
the Nicole Flamel Inn
Welcome to the oldest Inn in Paris. For over 600 years, the Nicola Flamel Inn, the most famous alchemist in Paris, offers authentic French cuisine...
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March 3, 1875:
“ L’amour est enfant de bohême”
While today Carmen is one of the most performed operas, it's debut was a true disaster. The composer George Bizet, never lived to see the success ...
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March 24, 2808:
Construction of the Brongniart Palace
The Brongniart palace was commissioned by Napoleon 1 to control and develop the economy. The building was designed like a classical temple, and ha...
Read moreThe Ineko cafe
Let yourself indulge in a lit zen journey at the heart of the Marais with dishes and desserts that bring you back to childhood. Read more
Read moreTonka Beans
The Tonka bean comes from a tropical tree in South America. It is used in cooking as well as in medicine, and has revolutionized the world of perf...
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