The new “royal fortresses of Languedoc”
Aude, Ariège. Castles of the Cathar country, citadels of vertigo…, there are multiple names to designate the impressive fortresses perched…
the questions raised by the Court of Auditors
Paris. The Court of Auditors was keen to publish as quickly as possible, after the burglary of the Apollo gallery…
The Paris Opera will take a break in 2027 for renovations
Paris. Heir to the Royal Academies of Dance and Music founded by Louis XIV, the Paris National Opera has four…
The controversial sale of the former Queen Bérengère Museum in Le Mans as a hotel
While Manon Six, who took over the management of the Le Mans museums in September, is working on the redevelopment…
Espace Paul-Rebeyrolle threatened with closure
Eymoutiers (Haute-Vienne). The lights have been red for several months for the association that manages Espace Paul-Rebeyrolle. The place, dedicated…
Damascus National Museum closes after several sculptures stolen
While UNESCO has resumed its programs in Syria after 14 years of absence, the National Museum of Damascus had to…
The disappearance of Guy Cogeval, former director of Orsay
The death of Guy Cogeval, announced on November 13, 2025, puts an end to the career of a singular actor…
The Chaalis estate under construction
Ermenonville (Oise). Located in the Ermenonville forest, forty kilometers from Paris, the Chaalis estate has a 1,000 hectare park, a…
What is this Nigerian museum at the heart of a conflict over the Benin bronzes?
The inauguration of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA), originally scheduled for November 11, 2025, was postponed due to…
The Studio Museum in Harlem reopens after seven years of construction
The Studio Museum in Harlem (New York) reopens its doors on November 15, 2025 after seven years of work which…
Écouen Castle, undergoing restoration
Écouen (Val-d’Oise). Palmettes, foliage, winged cherubs, antique bucranes… As the Château d’Écouen finds a clean and restored facade, the decor…
The cathedral plan, a permanent construction site
France. The fire at Notre-Dame de Paris, followed by that of Nantes Cathedral, acted as catalysts, prompting the State to…