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A view of the roman amphitheatre in Arles

Essays, Travel

Les Rencontres d’Arles: An extraordinary photo festival in France

For many decades, the tiny city of Arles in the stunning Provence region of France has been hosting Les Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles every summer. This photography festival has grown from a local affair to an internationally awaited event. Les Rencontres photo festival is an invitation to discover new limits of what photography can feel, look, and be like. It's a celebration of the struggles, joys, and pitfalls of this art of storytelling.
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Monet's house in Giverny with a snapshot of blooming flowers in his garden

Travel

A visit to Monet’s house and garden in Giverny

Monet's house in Giverny has a special place in the cultural landscape of France, and indeed, of the world. The reason is not just because Monet lived and worked here. But it is because the house and the surrounding magnificent gardens have been the inspiration behind some of the most iconic paintings by Monet. Read along to find out how to reach Monet's house and garden in Giverny, as well as what to expect. I
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Parisian walking on the streets of Le Marais, Paris

Slow Paris

Le Marais: A Paris local’s self-guided walking tour with map

While Le Marais is one of the most fashionable and trendiest districts of Paris, this self-guided walking tour is all about uncovering different lesser known aspects of this quartier Parisienne. This tour will acquaint you to some of the historical, esoteric and at times, tragic stories hidden amidst the vibrant streets of Le Marais.
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