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“Vive la Bibliothèque Nationale de France!” proclaimed the nation’s prime minister as she inaugurated the renovated Richelieu library and its extraordinary contents.

King Dagobert’s bronze throne. Charlemagne’s ivory chess pieces. Mozart’s handwritten score of “Don Giovanni.” A 16th-century

The National Library of France has undergone an extensive renovation, and relics from Charlemagne to Voltaire are now on display.

Chicagos Love Letter to Claude Monet: "Monet and Chicago" The Art Institute brings to light the rich history between Claude Monet and the city of Chicago in a dazzling exhibition. By Claude Monet casts such a grand shadow in the history of European art that the very mention of Impressionism invariably conjures images of Monet’s water lilies, garden scenes, and landscapes before it brings to mind any other artist. In fact, the very term “Impressionism” comes from a Monet...

Condé nest’s magical chateau interiors The Connexion uses necessary cookies to help us provide you with a better user experience. By continuing to use this website, you accept our use of cookies. Accept Condé nest’s magical chateau interiors The private apartments and library at Château de Chantilly provide a fascinating insight into the piety and learning of its former residents 18 January 2021 A bust of the Grand Condé overlooks the Library. The painting on the right shows the Duke of...