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Berthe Morisot, a woman in a man’s world

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) is one of the major figure of the Impressionism. She was a member and one of the founder of the Parisian impressionist movement. Respected and admired by the greatest artists of that time (Manet, Monet, Degas, Renoir, Fantin Latour, or Pissaro) with who she exhibited her work regularly. But her true value was never fully recognized by the public and the institutions. The exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay is a tribute to her work and a unique opportunity to discover or rediscover the work of this amazing artist

“A day with Hemingway” walk

"A day with Hemingway" walk takes you to the Paris of Hemingway, the Paris of the 1920s, through the 3 main neighborhoods to most, at the places he frequented and loved. It takes you back in time when so many writers and artists coming from all over the world moved to Paris. This tour is also a good excuse to explore a little more, the city of lights off the beaten path.

Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny

What's Giverny and where is it located ? Giverny is the home village of painter Claude Monet where he lived for more than 40 years. Giverny is located about 50 miles from Paris, in Normandy, and one of the most visited site by visitors coming to Paris.

DALIDA, a French icon

Dalida, a diva and a fashion icon. A major exhibition is dedicated to Dalida at Palais Galliera. One of the main squares in Montmartre has been named after her. For many, Dalida is a myth, a legend, a diva. She sold more than 170 million albums worldwide. However her private life has often been tragic.

Marie Curie, the most famous female scientist of all time

The most famous female scientist of all time Marie Curie was a French-Polish physicist, chemist: pioneer in radioactivity. She spent most of her live in France. “Not only did she do...

Who’s that man ? (Dior)

Christian Dior is one of the most famous fashion designer. "Dior" : a world of elegance and style. In this article : details about Christian Dior's life, photos, video by Ann jeanne in Paris - afriendinparis.com

Pierre Hermé : the Haute Couture pastry chef

The World’s Best Pastry Chef 2016 Pierre Hermé is pronounced : [Py-air air-meh] On the 13rd of June, Pierre Hermé received  the title of World’s Best Pastry Chef, in New...

The lovers of Peynet – French symbols of LOVE

The Lovers of Peynet : French symbols of Valentine's day

Audrey Hepburn and Paris

Audrey Hepburn and Paris ? Yes, Audrey Hepburn loved going to Angelina tearoom in Paris. CLICK on the photo to know more : Text, photos and videos by "Ann Jeanne in Paris"

Opening Exhibition in Montmartre

This weekend, I have attended the opening of a wonderful photography exhibition in Montmartre. Everything was perfect... Read more...

Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE : painter of the Parisian ladies

Jean-gabriel Domergue is another of my favourite painters. You can see all sorts of influences in his art : Degas Toulouse Lautrec… Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889 – 1962) started painting very young....

CHANEL – a style icon

As Chanel once said : “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise, it is not luxury.” Ahead of her time : The first designer to create élégant and comfortable clothes for women....