Maison de Balzac | The hiding place of a great writer

17 Dec 2021 · Once upon a museum, youth podcasts about the museums of Paris

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But why did this great writer choose this house hidden in the heart of the Passy district? Meet Balzac who, far from the public eye, leads a life just as fascinating as his characters. ☕

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Musée de la Libération de Paris | 25th of August, an historical milestone
17 Dec 2021· Once upon a museum, youth podcasts about the museums of Paris
Relive the decisive events that led to the Liberation of Paris, from the entry of the 2nd DB to the victory parade on the Champs-Élysées.
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What could be more wonderful than a palace in the heart of Paris to house works of art? That's what great collectors have said to themselves, and they have given their most beautiful masterpieces to the museum. Let's listen to their stories! 🖼️
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The Cognacq-Jay family, a couple who started from nothing, achieved incredible success by opening the department store La Samaritaine. But they went even further by collecting a multitude of objects that took us back to the Age of Enlightenment! 💡
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Maison de Balzac | The hiding place of a great writer
17 Dec 2021· Once upon a museum, youth podcasts about the museums of Paris
But why did this great writer choose this house hidden in the heart of the Passy district? Meet Balzac who, far from the public eye, leads a life just as fascinating as his characters. ☕
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17 Dec 2021· Once upon a museum, youth podcasts about the museums of Paris
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