Cultival and the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides are set to launch a new immersive multimedia experience created by the Moment Factory studio at the Dôme des Invalides.
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Magical lighting, orchestral music and video mapping showcase the site's incredible architecture from the most spectacular sections to the smallest details, with the inside of this iconic Parisian landmark coming to life and taking on its true power.
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Aura Invalides will open on 22 September for several seasons.
An original creation creating an interplay between historic heritage and digital culture Aura Invalides is a gargantuan creation where lighting, orchestral music and video mapping meet the majestic architecture of the Dôme des Invalides, whose golden curves have brightened the Parisian skyline for over three hundred years.
It is an unforgettable journey that takes in historic and architectural heritage.
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For 50 minutes in the evening after the sun sets, visitors can enjoy a timeless shared experience under the painted 60-metre dome, where classical architecture and digital creations come together in a series of spellbinding and sonorous scenes.
Produced by the Cultival agency and designed by the Moment
Factory international multimedia creation studio, in collaboration with the Musée de l'Armée, Aura Invalides encourages you to see the outstanding Les Invalides heritage from a new perspective and (re)discover all it has to offer.
A timeless experience
Inaugurated by Louis XIV in 1706, the Dôme des Invalides — which has housed Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb since 1861 — is both the majestic setting and the protagonist of the immersive Aura Invalides experience.
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The artistic teams have designed a work of images and sound inspired by the site's symbolism and genius to reveal the full extent of the creativity employed by its architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart.
As visitors walk around the experience, which is divided into three sections: construction, memories and elevation, they feel at one with the landmark and revel in a timeless escape from their normal lives.
An artistic, technical and architectural challenge
The landmark's enormous size posed an unprecedented challenge for the creators at Cultival's partner, the Moment Factory multimedia studio. For over a year, multidisciplinary teams specialising in video, projection,lighting, sound design and special effects worked on the project's artistic, technical and architectural design with the aim of glorifying the Dôme's imposing architecture from all angles, down to the smallest details.
They also worked in close collaboration with scientific teams from the Musée de l'Armée. Aura Invalides is the fruit of this extensive creative work by passionate teams who specialise in showcasing heritage and the digital arts.
The public can enjoy this monumental experience from 22 September.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Experience accessible to all ages; recommended from age 5.
Prices:
• Adult: €24
• Ages 16 to 26: €15
• Ages 5 to 15: €10
Address: 2 place Vauban: Dôme des Invalides side
Open: all year round from 22 September 2023;
booking required
Public transport: Invalides, La Tour-Maubourg and
Varenne metro stations
Bookings: www.aura-invalides.com
aura@cultival.fr
ABOUT CULTIVAL
Cultival is an expert in unique cultural excursions and a leading creator of immersive experiences in prestigious locations.
As Île-de-France's foremost provider of unparalleled cultural visits, Cultival has used its expertise to create unique guided tours at over 15 iconic Parisian sites during its 22 years in operation.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors have used it to explore Palais Garnier, Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, UNESCO, the Manufacture des Gobelins, Stade Roland-Garros and Stade de France.
Since 2018, the Cultival agency has added a new strategic string to its bow, producing exclusive and unforgettable immersive experiences at heritage sites: Assassin’s Creed at Les Invalides and Arsène Lupin and the secret of the Opera at Palais Garnier.
Cultival has been the Musée de l'Armée's exclusive partner for guided tours since 2013. The adventure now continues with an amazing immersive experience at the Dôme des Invalides.
More information: www.cultival.fr
ABOUT THE MUSÉE DE L’ARMÉE - INVALIDES
Located at the Hôtel National des Invalides, the Musée de l'Armée takes visitors back in France's history through the prism of military events and battles. This museum of history, fine arts, science and technology has one of the world's most extensive military history collections.
It is also home to the famous Dôme des Invalides, which houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. With 1.2 million annual visitors, the Musée de l'Armée is one of Paris's most popular museums.
The Musée de l'Armée is currently undertaking a significant extension and transformation project to be completed by 2030, known as MINERVE. It will eventually become the museum of France's international history through the lens of military events, with a comprehensive and resilient curatorial approach taking account of the country's interactions with the world and giving the floor to otherness.
ABOUT MOMENT FACTORY
Moment Factor is a multimedia studio that brings together a wide range of expertise: the team includes specialists in video, lighting, architecture, sound and special effects to create memorable experiences. Based in Montreal, the studio also has offices in Tokyo, Paris, New York and Singapore. Since it was founded in 2001, Moment Factory has undertaken over 525 uniqueprojects around the world, including the Lumina night walks. Its clients include Reims Cathedral, Singapore Changi Airport, Jain, Microsoft, Disney, Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, Universal Studios, Singapore Zoo and Muse.
Imagine a woman leading a charge through the chaos of revolution. Delacroix’s "Liberty Leading the People" immortalizes this electrifying moment.
Painted in the fall of 1830, Eugène Delacroix’s "Liberty Leading the People" commemorates the July Revolution in France, also known as Les Trois Glorieuses ("The Three Glorious Days"). This historic uprising saw the overthrow of King Charles X and the establishment of the July Monarchy under Louis-Philippe. Delacroix's painting, filled with allegorical and political significance, captures the raw energy and diversity of the revolutionaries who fought for freedom and democracy.
What's the Deal with "Liberty Leading the People"?
At the heart of the painting is Liberty herself, depicted as a robust woman in a Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom. She strides forward, barefoot, holding the tricolour flag in one hand and a bayoneted musket in the other. This powerful figure is surrounded by a diverse group of revolutionaries, including workers, intellectuals, and even a young boy wielding pistols, symbolizing the unity of different social classes in the fight for liberty. The chaotic yet dynamic scene is set against the smoky backdrop of Paris, with the Notre Dame Cathedral visible in the distance.
Why Is It Important?
"Liberty Leading the People" is more than just a historical painting; it is an emblem of the universal struggle for freedom. Delacroix used a mix of allegory and realism to create a composition that both commemorates a specific historical event and speaks to broader themes of revolution and liberation. The painting’s pyramidal structure and vivid use of color enhance its dramatic impact, making it one of the most recognized symbols of liberty and democracy around the world.
Hidden Details:
Delacroix's attention to detail is evident in the varied attire and weapons of the figures, which reflect the different backgrounds of the revolutionaries. The artist himself is believed to be represented by the man in the top hat, a subtle nod to his personal connection to the event. The painting’s composition, with Liberty at its apex, creates a sense of movement and urgency, while the bodies of the fallen in the foreground remind viewers of the cost of freedom.
Hidden Details:
Delacroix's attention to detail is evident in the varied attire and weapons of the figures, which reflect the different backgrounds of the revolutionaries. The artist himself is believed to be represented by the man in the top hat, a subtle nod to his personal connection to the event. The painting’s composition, with Liberty at its apex, creates a sense of movement and urgency, while the bodies of the fallen in the foreground remind viewers of the cost of freedom.
The Palace of Versailles, one of France's main tourist sites, re-opened on Tuesday after closing temporarily in its second security scare in four days.
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France was already on its highest state of alert after the Oct. 13 murder of a teacher in a suspected Islamist attack.
The Palace said earlier in the day on social media that it had evacuated visitors for "security reasons" without providing further details.
BFM TV, citing police sources, said that a bomb squad had been dispatched to the Palace.
The local police body for Versailles said later that the police operation had ended and an earlier security cordon that had been put in place was lifted.
The Palace, built in the 17th century for King Louis XIV, was the main royal residence until the French Revolution and the overthrow of the monarchy in 1789.
Tourists queuing outside the Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, had mixed feelings.
"It's a very worrying and tense situation, but we can't stop living either," said Jean-Pierre Brehon, 72, from nearby Saint-Germain-en-Laye outside Paris.
"As foreigners, we're not really used to all of this," said 19-year old Swiss tourist Margarita Costa. "We find it a bit shocking."
On Saturday, one day after a teacher in France was killed, bomb alerts that proved false forced the evacuation of the Louvre museum, the Palace of Versailles and Paris' Gare de Lyon train station.(Reuters)
Dvorac Versailles, od Pariza udaljena četrdesetak kilometara, i veliki park koji je okružuje evakuirani su poslijepodne iz sigurnosnih razloga.
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"Dragi posjetitelji, iz sigurnosnih razloga palača Versailles danas, u subotu 14. listopada, evakuira posjetitelje i zatvara svoja vrata. Hvala vam na razumijevanju", stoji u poruci objavljenoj na društvenim mrežama.
Prijetnje bombom
Francuska televizijska kuća BFMTV je, pozivajući se na policijske izvore, objavila da je uprava jedne od glavnih francuskih turističkih atrakcija primila prijetnju bombom. I pariški muzej Louvre je nekoliko sati ranije zatvoren iz sigurnosnih razloga. BFMTV je objavio da je i muzej dobio prijetnju bombom.
Ti su incidenti uslijedili dan nakon što je učitelj u sjevernom francuskom gradu Arrasu nasmrt izboden nožem. To je potaknulo vlasti da uvedu najvišu razinu opasnosti od terorističkih napada. Dvadesetogodišnji osumnjičenik navodno je otprije poznat vlastima kao radikalizirani islamist. BFMTV je izvijestio da je prije napada uzviknuo "Allahu Akbar". U napadu su teško ozlijeđene tri osobe.(Hina)
Muzej Louvre u Parizu zatvoren je danas iz sigurnosnih razloga, dok je Francuska u stanju pripravnosti nakon napada u sjeveroistočnom gradu Arrasu.
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"Louvre je primio pisanu poruku u kojoj se navodi da postoji rizik za muzej i njegove posjetitelje", rekla je glasnogovornica za agenciju France Presse nakon što je na društvenim mrežama objavila zatvaranje.
"Odlučili smo evakuirati ga i zatvoriti ga na dan, dok ne izvršimo potrebne provjere."(Hina)
The official reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is scheduled for December 8, 2024, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On April 15, 2019, the cathedral, then undergoing restoration work, caught fire. The spire, the entire roof covering the nave, the choir, and the transept collapsed, arousing emotion and amazement throughout the world.
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After two years devoted to securing the building, to project studies, then to the preparation and awarding of calls for proposals, cleaning and restoration work on the interior of the building are in progress. The work to restore the spire and the missing frameworks represents the most impressive stage.
By the end of 2023, the spire of the cathedral will gradually rise into the sky as it is built. Indeed, the installation of the base, its lower part, was completed on April 15, 2023, four years to the day after the fire. This base is a wooden construction by which the spire is anchored in the four large corner pillars of the transept crossing.
With a dimension of 15 meters long by 13 meters wide by 6 meters high, it determines the stability of the 66-meters-high-structure, which will culminate at 96 meters from the ground. The cathedral will then recover its spire, rebuilt identically to the previous one: in oak, stone, and lead, as designed by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
With the cleaning of the walls, the painted decorations and the vaults, the restoration of the choir enclosure, a sculpted masterpiece of the 14th century, the stone has regained it lighter color and the paintings of the chapels their original brilliance.
“The two arms of the transept are in their final state. The first two bays of the nave too,” says General Jean-Louis Georgelin, president of the public establishment responsible for the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. The first stained glass windows that had been removed, “not because they were broken, but because they had to be cleaned,” have been reinstalled, he explained. This had never been done since they were installed.
Philippe Villeneuve, chief architect of historic monuments in charge of Notre-Dame de Paris, specifies that in 2024, “when we return to the cathedral, five years after the fire, we will not recognize Notre-Dame de Paris, totally dazzled by the luminosity of the stones, paintings, stained glass windows, chandeliers. Notre-Dame will be unrecognizable and it will be exactly as it might have been at the time when Viollet-le-Duc completed his work.”
“Regarding the liturgical furniture and the design of the chairs, the various artists were pre-selected at the beginning of the year,” indicates Msgr. Olivier Ribadeau-Dumas, rector of the cathedral. The artists in charge of the liturgical furniture must submit their project on May 23.
“Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris also received the artists to tell them what he expected, to remind them of the liturgical and functional dimensions of each object, which are also called to be part of a history that began more than 850 years ago. On July 13, the National Commission on Heritage and Architecture (CNPA) will meet regarding the project proposed by the diocese,” he continued.
In 2024, the third phase of work will begin: the exterior of the transepts, the apse, and the south tower, the reconstruction of the forecourt, and the development of the surroundings. Before the fire, the cathedral attracted 12 million worshipers and visitors each year. Notre-Dame is celebrating the 860th anniversary of its construction this year.
It's a little over a year until the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the city is buzzing with extensive construction projects. However, the city council is looking beyond the Games as it seeks to make the city more climate-friendly.
Creation of cycle paths, greening of school playgrounds, insulation of public buildings...To tackle climate change, the Paris city council plans to speed up work on adapting its buildings and roads over the summer, the city's deputy construction manager announced on Wednesday.
During the summer period, the French capital will be carrying out 1,700 projects in its public buildings at a cost of around €180 million, with the main aim of "speeding up environmental operations" (building insulation, energy performance, ventilation, etc).
Maintenance and improvement projects are also planned, including work on school toilets and 22 accessibility projects.
"These projects are not more numerous, but they are more substantial because we are greening the city, making it easier to cycle, and renovating buildings to a much higher standard than before", explained Communist deputy Jacques Baudrier.
Tackling the climate crisis with infrastructure
As part of its climate plan; the Paris city council is committed to reducing the energy consumption of its 3,600 public buildings by 30% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
School buildings are particularly concerned, with work underway in 466 of the city's 638 schools.
Also on the agenda is the creation of 32 'oasis' school grounds featuring greenery, fountains and shaded areas.
The city council also plans to change 3,200 windows in its public buildings. "These are figures we've never achieved before", commented Mr Baudrier.
Among the most emblematic projects that will continue this summer, the councillor cited the James Baldwin multimedia library, which will open at the beginning of 2024.
"This is our flagship building, demonstrating the very best we can do regarding using bio- or geo-sourced materials and natural ventilation. It will certainly earn us international recognition", he said.
Cycling its way to a cleaner city
As far as roads are concerned; the Town Hall reported 522 rights of way but covers a much larger surface area of around 1.2 million m2 due to work on the tramway and 26 km of new cycle paths.
"We accept that there will be larger-scale worksites this summer. We are facing a major challenge in terms of climate change and air pollution, and we need to change things", explained David Belliard, EELV deputy for mobility.
The elected representatives also announced a freeze on road and network works in Paris for the Olympic Games between 15 June and 15 September 2024. All worksites will then have to be either completed or withdrawn and secured.
Louis Renault, the founder of the French automobile company that bears his name, died in prison on this day in 1944 at age 67.
The Frenchman found himself behind bars after being named as a suspected Nazi collaborator, a charge he denied. The circumstances leading up to his arrest and death remain mysterious, but he cemented his legacy in the auto industry long before the rise of the Nazi party.
The first Renault car
Louis Renault, born in 1877, build his first car in 1898 with the help of two hired workers. Dubbed the Voiturette, the car featured a De Dion-Bouton 1 cylinder engine, giving the car a top speed of about 20 miles per hour. After demonstrating the vehicle could maneuver hilly roads without issue on Christmas Eve of 1898, he received 13 orders. A friend of Louis father purchased that first car, paving the way for production for the rest. After officially founding the company that would become the Renault known today in 1899, he continued to build Voiturette cars until 1903. As each year passed, he added new features to the car, such as a roof and doors. This was the early days of the automobile after all.
The last iteration of the Voiturette was the Type G. It featured semi-elliptical springs that gave the car a rather comfortable ride for the era. It also had a highly engineered water cooling system that reduced the operating temperature of the 8 horsepower De Dion-Bouton engine. That same year, Renault would begin to manufacture its own engines. Orders for cars soon began to flow in, including a large purchase of taxis that would roam French streets. In 1908 Renault had its biggest year yet, producing 3,575 cars.
Renault in WWI
Following a trip to the US to visit Henry Ford in Detroit in 1911, Renault instituted a variety of manufacturing techniques that would bolster production. By 1913 he had mastered mass production at his plant, just in time for World War I. Like most industrial companies of the era and area, civilian production ceased so munitions and other military equipment could be manufactured. During the war Renault built airplane engines, trucks and tanks.
In peacetime, Renault began producing more commercial vehicles and agricultural agreement. It struggled to produce a successful affordable vehicle for the French people. This led to Citroen, Renault’s fiercest rival, overtaking it as the largest French automobile company by the late 1920s. All the while, Renault churned out Grand Renault automobiles. As the name suggests, they were quite grand. However, in the midst of the Great Depression, Citroen faced major financial hardship and went bankrupt, relieving the production title back to Renault as it became a part of Michelin.
As the global financial crisis grasped the French auto industry, so did labor disputes just prior to World War II. Renault eventually fired more than 2,000 workers. During this era, Renault remained in complete control of his company and continued to invent new automobile systems. Some, such as hydraulic shocks and certain drum brakes, remain in use to this day by modern automakers. Then war found its way to France once again.
Louis Renault in WWII
in 1940, while Renault was in the USA to ask for tanks the Germans invaded. He returned to find the Franco-German armistice in place. Renault ultimately had to decide if he would have his factories dismantled and moved to Germany or if he would continue production for the Nazis in France. He chose the latter going to work for the French Vichy, the new independent government of France with strong ties to the Nazis. In Renault’s words, he kept his factories active he would prevent thousands of French from being transported to Nazi Germany. His company went on to produce more than 30,000 vehicles for the Nazis.
Just three weeks after the liberation of France in 1944 Renault was arrested on charges of industrial collaboration with the Nazis. By that time, Renault’s health had been greatly diminished. Despite his frail state he found himself in Paris’ Fresnes Prison. As his mental and physical state continued to decline he was moved to a hospital and then a nursing home. He died there after claiming to have been mistreated at Fresnes. No autopsy was completed at the time and uremia was listed as the cause of death. More than ten years later his wife would claim he died after being beaten by guards.
His body would later be exhumed and he’d be found to have a broken vertebrae. However, his family’s claims went unheard. For decades his heirs would fight to restore his name and claim that his company was illegally confiscated. Court battles continued as late as 2011 in which his family sought damages for the death of Louis Renault and the nationalization of Renault.(automotivehistory,motorssportplus)
Hrvatski glavni grad Zagreb bio je u lipnju turistička destinacija koja je ponudila najbolju vrijednost u odnosu na cijenu, izvijestila je kompanija za analizu podataka u turizmu Mabrian, uzevši u obzir 14 gradova u Europi.
Rim Cafe, 38 Rue Saint Séverin, 75005 Paris, France.,Author Connie Ma, Wikipedia
"Premda je to destinacija među najlošije pozicioniranima kada je riječ o zrakoplovnim vezama, posjetitelji su iskazali visoki stupanj zadovoljstva u većini analiziranih područja", priopćila je kompanija sa sjedištem u Barceloni. "Istovremeno, (Zagreb) nudi jako konkurentnu cijenu smještaja u odnosu na druge analizirane destinacije", dodala je.
Ljubljana, glavni grad Slovenije, našla se na trećem mjestu u toj studiji dok su se na začelju ljestvice našli London, Barcelona i Pariz. "London i Pariz, premda s dobrim zračnim vezama, kažnjeni su zbog jako visokih cijena hotelskog smještaja", navedeno je.
Dubrovnik na 9. mjestu
Dubrovnik, primorski grad na jugu Hrvatske, zauzeo je 9. mjesto među 14 gradova.
"Dubrovnik je među destinacijama s najvišom razinom zadovoljstva među analiziranim destinacijama, međutim prosječna cijena hotela je jako visoka a povezanost zračnim prijevozom ograničena, što ga svrstava na devetu poziciju", navela je kompanija Mabrian.
Najbolje turističke gradove, kada se uzme u obzir kvaliteta u odnosu na cijenu, poredala je ovim redom: Zagreb (Hrvatska), Atena (Grčka), Ljubljana (Slovenija), Rim (Italija), Beč (Austrija), Lisabon (Portugal), Madrid (Španjolska), Milan (Italija), Dubrovnik (Hrvatska), Berlin (Njemačka), Amsterdam (Nizozemska), Pariz (Francuska), Barcelona (Španjolska) i London (Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo).
Najsigurniji Dubrovnik
U istoj studiji je indeks percepcije sigurnosti pokazao da su se u lipnju posjetitelji najsigurnije osjećali u Dubrovniku i Lisabonu, a zatim u Milanu i Madridu. Na dnu su Berlin, Barcelona i Beč.
"Rastući je trend potražnje za manje napučenim i više autentičnim destinacijama", izjavio je Carlos Cendra, direktor Mabrianovog odjela za prodaju i marketing.
"Zbog tog razloga su zemlje poput Hrvatske i Slovenije, sa svojim glavnim gradovima, visoko vrednovane destinacije. One imaju ravnotežu između sigurnosti, razne ponude aktivnosti i atraktivne prosječne cijene", dodao je.(Hina)
PARIZ je otkazao novogodišnji vatromet i druga događanja na Elizejskim poljanama, u skladu s novim mjerama vlade za sprječavanje širenja omikron varijante koronavirusa, izvijestila je televizija BFM u subotu.
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Francuski premijer Jean Castex u petak je objavio da se zabranjuju veća javna događanja i vatromet za novogodišnju noć te je preporučio da stanovnici, čak i ako su cijepljeni, naprave test na covid-19 prije novogodišnjih tuluma.
Danas je Castex izjavio kako se omikron širi brzinom munje te da će u Francuskoj vjerojatno postati dominantan već do početka sljedeće godine.
Francuska je u petak imala 58.128 novih slučajeva zaraze, s 162 umrlih, pokazuju službeni podaci.
MAČ koji je nosio Napoleon Bonaparte kada je izvršio državni udar 1799. i pet drugih komada njegovog oružja prodani su na dražbi u SAD-u za više od 2.8 milijuna dolara.
Predmeti koje je ponudila dražbovna kuća Rock Island Auction Company sa sjedištem u Illinoisu prodani su 3. prosinca telefonom kupcu koji je ostao anoniman, rekao je za AFP predsjednik tvrtke Kevin Hogan.
Anonimni kupac sad posjeduje rijetku povijesnu stvar
Vrijednost mača i pet ukrašenih pištolja bila je procijenjena na 1.5 do 3.5 milijuna dolara. Za 2.87 milijuna dolara "kupac Napoleonove kolekcije nosi kući vrlo rijedak dio povijesti", rekao je Hogan.
Mač je s koricama bio "krunski dragulj" kolekcije, tvrde aukcionari. Oružje je izradio Nicolas-Noel Boutet, koji je bio tadašnji upravitelj državne tvornice oružja u Versaillesu.
Vjeruje se da je nakon krunjenja za cara Napoleon poklonio mač generalu Jean-Andocheu Junotu, ali ga je generalova žena kasnije bila prisiljena prodati kako bi otplatila dugove. Pronašao ga je londonski muzej. Američki kolekcionar bio je njegov zadnji vlasnik, ali muškarac je nedavno umro, prema aukcijskoj kući.
Slavni Korzikanac jedna je od osoba u francuskoj povijesti koja izaziva najveće podjele jer su njegovu ogromnom doprinosu stvaranju moderne države suprotstavljeni njegov imperijalizam i ratnohuškačko ponašanje.(Hina)
Svaki posjet dvorcu u Versaillesu je specifičan na svoj način pa je i ovaj puta bio.
Pored samog dvorca i vrtova ovaj puta smo se odlučili posjetiti i Selo kraljice Marije Antoanete koji se nalazi nekoliko kilometera od samog dvorca u blizini manjeg i većega dvorca Trianon.
Dolazi se iz smjera Versailleske palače preko vrtova prema velikom Trianonu te prema malom Trianonskom dvorcu.
Zanimljiva opcija jer je moguće a na kraju vrtova kog Grand Kanala iznajmiti električno golf vozilo koje uvelike pomaže u obilasku.
Ili malo duže i pješke preko mjesta Versailles dugom avenijom oko 1.5 km i na kraljičin ulaz se ulazi.
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A samo selo je nastalo tako što je 1783. kraljica Marija-Antoaneta odlučila proširiti sjeverni dio vrtova Trianon. Tom prigodom je naručila je od arhitekta Richarda Miquea da izgradi zaselak, selo oko jezera. Sačinjen od deset malih kuća rustikalnog izgleda, koje je inspirirano slikovitim arhitektonskim crtežima slikara Huberta Roberta . To je bio dio okusa povratka prirodi, a veliki trend tada krajem 18. stoljeća.
Središnji dio zaselka rezerviran je za upotrebu kraljice. Tri kuće zauzimaju ovaj dio a centralna Kraljičina kuća, najimpozantnija je građevina zaselka. Ima dvije zasebne građevine povezane galerijom. Desno je kraljičina kuća, a lijevo biljarnica. Rustikalni vanjski izgled kuća u suprotnosti je s profinjenošću unutarnjih ukrasa.
Mlin, golubarnik, čuvarska kuća, staja, mljekara, toranj i farma te Marlborough toranj koriste se za poljoprivredne aktivnosti ili usluge. Tamo je smješteno nekoliko ljudi, poput glavnog vrtlara ili stražara koji pazi na sigurnost kraljice.
Disneyland Paris has closed and reopened multiple times since early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guests are required to wear masks, but they may now temporarily remove them at selfie spots with characters and PhotoPass locations.
In addition to masks, guests 12 and older are currently required to have a Health Pass, as mandated by the France president. The Health Pass must show a negative COVID-19 test result from the past 48 hours, a positive COVID-19 test result between two weeks and six months ago, or a COVID-19 vaccination.
Like a number of cities around the world, Paris has recently adopted the system of a City Pass for tourists. The City Pass gives you direct access to the local museums without having to queue to get in, as well as obtaining unlimited access to public transport. Two different passes are available – the Paris PassLib’ and the Paris Museum Pass. To help you decide which one to chose, France Hotel Guide gives you its advice in this article on the pros and cons of each pass.
The Paris Museum Pass
The Paris Museum Pass is essentially a queue ticket to visit Paris’ monuments and museums.
Available over 2, 4 or 6 days, it guarantees you quick access to 60 essential monuments in Paris and the Paris region.
You can visit the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre or Versailles or the Château de Chantilly.
The Museum Pass can be ordered online and can be picked up at the Paris Tourist Office. You can buy it in advance and activate it whenever you want.
Please note, however, that the days of use must be consecutive and cannot be spread over several visits.
Also pay attention to the opening days of the museums when preparing your visits (many museums are closed on Tuesdays, for example).
Moreover, do not forget that transport is not included and that you must add the price of subway tickets.
Gratuity: For young people under 26 years of age from the European Union, and all young people under 18 years of age, most museums within the Ile de France are free. If you fall into this category, it is not necessary for you to purchase a Museum Pass. Please also note that no refund is given in case of the loss or theft of your pass.
What we like: Visits to more than 60 museums in Paris and the Paris region, free for those under 26 and 18 years of age
What we like a little less: Non-refundable tickets, transport not included
With the Paris Museum Pass: 2 days Pass: €48 4 days Pass: €62 6 days Pass: €74
Access via public transport:
SUBWAYS Line 1, Saint-Paul le Marais and Hôtel de ville Line 11, Hôtel de ville
RER RER A, B and D, Châtelet les Halles
BUS Bus 76 and 67, Hotel De Ville De Paris 4Ème Arrondissement Bus 38, Châtelet
The Paris PassLib’
The Paris PassLib’ is, in a way, the top-of-the-range version of the Museum Pass.
Available in 2, 3 or 5-day options, it includes a Museum Pass that gives you access to most museums in Paris and the Paris region, but it also includes unlimited transport (bus, metro and RER), a cruise on the Seine, an Open-Tour day on Hop-On Hop-Off buses, discounts at Galeries Lafayette and a Paris guide.
Depending on the option selected, it is the combination of the Museum Pass and the Paris Visite, or simply the Paris PassLib’ Mini.
The Paris Pass Lib’ Mini only has the Pass Lib’ card (1 hour of boat cruise and 1 day by panoramic bus) and the visit of the Eiffel Tower with access to the 2nd floor for an additional 2€20 and is only valid for one day.
With the Paris Passlib’ card, you will have:
A 70-minute cruise on the Seine with comments in 25 languages
3 Open Tour itineraries for one day
Access to temporary exhibitions at the city’s 11 museums, except the Catacombs and the city’s archaeological crypt.
With the Paris Visite card, you will have unlimited access to transport (bus, metro, tramway and RER) from Paris for the duration of your stay.
With the Paris Museum Pass, you will have access to permanent exhibitions in 60 museums and monuments in Paris and the Paris region.
When you have placed your order, you will be entitled to a map of Paris and a free user guide.
Gratuity: Most museums in Ile de France are free for young people under 26 years of age from the European Union. If you are in this category, it may not be necessary for you to purchase a PassLib’. Also, don’t forget that some museums and monuments are free on the first Sunday of each month. For more information, visit the site here. The Paris PassLib’ can be ordered on the website but must be picked up at the Paris Tourist Office.
What we like: Visits to more than 60 museums in Paris and the Paris region, free for those under 26 and 18 years old, transport included.
What we like a little less: Non-refundable tickets.
Information : Office de Tourisme de Paris: 25 Rue des Pyramides – 75001 Paris
Prices: Mini Pass: €40 per adult, €26 per child 2 days Pass: €109 per adult, €35 per child 3 days Pass: €129 per adult, €39 per child 5 days Pass: €155 per adulte, €47 per child
Access via public transport: Metro Line 1, Saint-Paul le Marais and Hôtel de ville Line 11, Hôtel de ville
RER RER A, B and D, Station Châtelet les Halles
BUS Bus 76 and 67, Hotel De Ville De Paris 4ème Arrondissement Bus 38 Châtelet
Comparison of Paris PassLib’ and Paris Museum Pass
Paris PassLib’
Paris Museum Pass
Priority access
Yes
Yes
Unlimited transports
Yes
No
Cruise on the Seine
Yes
No
Unlimited Open Tour for 1 day
Yes
No
Discount in the Galleries Lafayette
Yes
No
Paris Guide book
Yes
No
Price
2 days: €109
3 days: €129
5 days: €155
2 days: €48
4 days: €63
6 days: €77
Following the recent announcement regarding mandatory Health Passes from French President Emmanual Macron, Disneyland Paris had announced they would be adjusting their operations. Disneyland Paris has confirmed that a Health Pass will be mandatory for guests aged 18 and older starting July 21. Guests aged 12 – 17 will need a Health Pass beginning August 30.
Photo: Wikipedia
"Following an announcement from the French government, as of 21st July, a Health Pass will be required for guests aged 18 and older to visit Disneyland Paris.
The Health Pass must show a negative COVID-19 test result from the past 48 hours, a positive COVID-19 test result between two weeks and six months ago, or a COVID-19 vaccination.
Francuska je strože korona mjere uvela u listopadu prošle godine, a tek je prvi puta ove nedjelje zabilježen najmanji broj umrlih od strogog zatvaranja. Prema podatcima ministarstva zdravstva u nedjelju je umrlo 113 pacijenata.
Prema službenim podatcima u nedjelju je u Francuskoj zabilježeno 9888 novih zaraženih. Prema tome Francuska je četvrta zemlja u svijetu po broju zaraženih. Od početka pandemije umrlo je 104. 819 ljudi.
Predsjednik Francuske Emmanuel Macron u petak je najavio ublažavanje mjera kroz četiri faze. Takva odluka proizilazi iz teških gospodarskih prilika. Najprije se ukida ograničenje kretanja od 10 km od mjesta stanovanja i djelomično otvoriti škole. Osnovne škole već održavaju nastavu u razredima.
Od 19 svibnja, kada se otvara i Austrija, Francuska će otvoriti restorane i kafiće.
Osim višetjedne karantene, Francuska je ubrzala kampanju cijepljenja. Ministarstvo zdravstva je u nedjelju objavilo da je 15,8 milijuna ili 23,7 posto stanovništva primilo prvu dozu cjepiva a 6,5 milijuna ili 9,4 posto je primilo obje doze.
FRANCUSKA će zbog soja covida-19 koji se pojavio u Indiji uvesti nova ograničenja ulaska putnicima iz te zemlje, rekao je danas vladin dužnosnik.
Od subote će se u Francuskoj početi provoditi već prije određena ograničenja za Brazil, Argentinu, Čile i Južnu Afriku, piše AFP.
Gabriel Attal, glasnogovornik vlade, također je potvrdio da će Francuska, kako je planirano, 3. svibnja ukinuti zabranu domaćih putovanja, ali će ostaviti policijski noćni sat koji je na snazi od 19 do 6 sati ujutro. Sve neesencijalne trgovine, koje su zatvorene početkom travnja, neće se otvoriti prije sredine svibnja, rekao je. Karantena, policijske provjere i dva testa
Francuska je početkom ovog mjeseca obustavila sve letove iz Brazila u pokušaju da zaustavi širenje nove varijante covida-19 pronađene u toj južnoameričkoj zemlji. U subotu će se ta privremena mjera zamijeniti strogim ograničenjem putovanja za pet zemalja s popisa, što uključuje obveznu desetodnevnu karantenu s policijskim provjerama.
Putnici iz tih zemalja će dodatno po dolasku morati proći obvezni antigenski test, uz PCR test koji su obavili prije ukrcaja na let.
Britanski soj koronavirusa sada čini oko 80% slučajeva zaraze u Francuskoj, dok inačice prvi put identificirane u Brazilu i Južnoj Africi čine manje od 4% infekcija, rekao je prošlog tjedna ministar zdravstva Olivier Veran.
April is beat-Covid month in France as hospitalizations and infections have hit critical highs again. French President Emmanuel Macron has just announced an extension of the lockdown already in place in the Alpes Maritimes, Paris and 17 other departments to the whole of France.
Lockdown From April 3rd
The whole of France will be placed under a limited lockdown for four weeks from Saturday April 3rd. If the lockdown succeeds in reducing the infection rate and the pressure on hospitals, it is planned to end on May 2nd. Note however that restrictions have often been extended beyond the initially planned end dates.
It is a relatively flexible lockdown but the rules have been tightened somewhat.
There will be closure of certain non-essential shops (hairdressers, bookshops and music shops can remain open though) and there are stricter limits on interregional travel.
And as expected schools are to be closed.
Going Out Within 10 kms
There will be no attestation to move around during the day within a limit of 10km for these reasons: Physical exercise, walking, walking the dog (within 10 km of your home) Shopping for basic necessities, or to pick up ordered goods Accompanying children to school or out-of-school activities Visiting a cultural establishment (libraries and media libraries) or a place of worship Attending to administrative or legal formalities.
Curfew
There is a 7pm to 6am curfew.
Interregional Travel
For travelling outside a department an attestation is required stating one or more of the following reasons: For work, education and training, general interest missions Health reasons (consultations and care/treatment) Compelling family reasons, to help vulnerable or needy persons, or for childcare Transporting people with disabilities and their carers Judicial or administrative summons Moving home
Transit travel to stations and airports
According to the attestation those living close to the border of their department are allowed to travel up to 30km from their home for the above reasons.
Flexibility at Easter
President Emmanuel Macron announced that the rules on regional travel would be relaxed over Easter weekend and to allow people to change their place of residence for the duration of the new restrictions. Remote Work Emphasized
Everyone who can should work from home, although there is still an exemption for one day a week of work in the workplace for people who feel their mental health is being affected by 100 percent home-working.
School Closures
Monday, April 5th – School premises to close with a week of distance learning for infant, primary, secondary and high schools.
Monday, April 12th – The start of the two-week Easter holiday for all schools, across all areas of France
Monday, April 26th – Return of infant and primary (maternelles and primaires) classes – secondary and high schools to continue with distance learning
Monday, May 3rd – secondary and high schools return to classes.
University students on the other hand will be allowed to attend classes one day a week.
