Philanthropy

Frédéric Jousset, the Businessman Bringing Culture to the People

Entrepreneur, businessman, adventurer, philanthropist. At 52, the administrator of the Louvre and owner of Beaux Arts magazine has taken on yet another challenge: to […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| January 18, 2023

Art

Druet v. Cattelan: The Paternity Dilemma

This is the equivalent of the chicken-and-egg question in the cut-throat world of contemporary art. Who, between the person who had the idea and […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| December 15, 2022

Heritage

Camargue, the French Wild West

Far from the bustle of modern life, this oasis formed by the delta of the Rhône River has retained a charmingly untamed ecosystem. An […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| October 27, 2022

Heritage

The Dream of Albert Kahn

A full century before the rise of globalization, the Musée Départemental Albert-Kahn – which reopened just outside of Paris after five years of renovation […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| July 28, 2022

Heritage

Chantilly, a Masterpiece under Threat

The Chantilly estate is a jewel in the French heritage crown. It is home to a famous racetrack, a horse museum, a 15,000-acre forest, […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| June 16, 2022

Heritage

A Palace on the Mediterranean

While the tip of the Cap d’Antibes is an exceptional site renowned for its stunning natural setting, it actually owes its reputation to the […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| May 12, 2022

Streaming

The Age of French-American Shows

American production companies are looking for inspiration, sets, and film crews in France. To meet the growing demand from digital platforms, our two national […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| April 13, 2022

Heritage

The World of Paris in a Museum

After five years of renovation work, the Musée Carnavalet devoted to the history of Paris is reopening with a revamped space that showcases the […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| March 30, 2022

Provençal Escape

A Garden of Eden on the French Riviera

Nestled at the foot of the Massif des Maures between Le Lavandou and Saint-Tropez, and boasting Art Deco architecture in a vast, landscaped, Mediterranean […]

By Jean-Gabriel Fredet
| March 16, 2022

Heritage

The Many Faces of the Mediterranean Museum

Nicknamed the “Chicago of France,” the former nerve center of the French Connection has seen its reputation tarnished by gang warfare and deadly political […]