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July 1, 1751: Publication of the Encyclopedia's first volumes

The Encyclopedia, a simple translation that became a titanic work in order to avoid obscurantism. Read more

July 21, 1969: A small step for man

It's been 50 years since the mission Apollo 11 introduced humanity to a new era of space exploration. Read more

Restaurant to be

Located at the heart of the Marais, Dessance is a restaurant that serves unique dishes fusing vegetables and desserts in a plant-themed decor awarded "top design in Paris" in 2015. Read more

Restaurant to be: Terra

Located in the Haut Marais, the restaurant Terra which opened its doors in March of 2018, perfectly maries French design and cuisine to create dishes that are as generously portioned as they are r...

Rose

Native to Asia Minor, the rose has been crowned "Queen of the flowers" since antiquity, the rose is the icon of the flower world both because of her culture and symbolism. Read more

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

June 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 brothers introduced an invention that would give a...

Restaurant 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 way to the Health Inside restaurant where balanced...

Hydroxycitronellal

Certain flowers in perfumery are considered "mute". This means that it's impossible to extract the necessary amount of essential oil from the flower itself. Read more

April 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