Tonka 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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February 8. 1828: Jules Verne
He is born in Nantes at the beginning of this revolutionary century. The ocean nearby will cast him off to faraway lands that will go on to inspir...
Read moreFebruary 17, 1904: Madame Butterfly
It is in 1900 in London that Puccini discovers the story of Madame Butterfly, and decides to make an opera of it. After a disastrous premiere, the...
Read moreRestaurant to be
Discover the flavors of Morocco while never leaving the Marais. All you need to do is get yourself to Chez Omar, located at 47 rue de Bretagne to ...
Read moreJanuary 11, 1886: First world championship of chess
64 spaces, 32 pieces, and an infinite amount of possibilities... Considered a "mental arm wrestle", the game of chess, once reserved for the noble...
Read moreJanuary 5, 1875: The inauguration of the Garnier Opera
Three bombs, one unknown architect, and 13 years of work is what it took to bring the most Napoleon III themed edifice to the City of Light. Read ...
Read moreChez Alain Miam Miam
While strolling at the Marché des Enfants Rouge, there is a good chance that at the turn of a stand, you will hear a “Miam-Miam” In this case, do ...
Read moreThe Sandalwood
Also called “liquid gold”, sandalwood has been used for more than 4000 years in Asia because of its numerous medicinal or olfactory properties. K...
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December 10th 1901:
The first Nobel prizes
After its foundation, the Nobel Prize organization has awarded 590 prizes to 935 people or organizations. Their goal is to promote each year “peop...
Read moreDecember 1st 1600: Creation of the British Company in the West Indies
In 1498, three Portuguese ships crossed the Cape of Good Hope to reach the port of Calcutta. This is the first time European ships have anchored i...
Read moreLe Café des Musées
Authentic Parisian brasserie since 1924, le Café des Musées welcomes you to a friendly and warm atmosphere in the heart of Paris. Read more
Read moreThe Orange
Very present in Eau de Cologne, orange is part of the citrus fruit family just like other citrus fruits, lemon, bergamot or grapefruit. Read more
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