Self portrait with beret, by Claude Monet, 1886 First published 2017 By 1900, Claude Monet’s reputation was brilliant and his fame, immense. To celebrate a new exhibition of his work at the Durand-Ruel gallery, journalist Thiébault-Sisson asked the great man to tell the story of his life. Published on November 26, 1900 in
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What to do with just one day in Normandy; the culture vulture
All culture vultures know Normandy has been a source of inspiration for many of the world’s greatest painters and writers. It is impossible in just one day to see every creative wonder Normandy has to offer, but we can share a plausible plan. Follow the footsteps of artistic heroes For the first part
The many legends of Saint Cénere-le-Gérei
After an impulse purchase of a postcard depicting a shed in a field, we looked forward to routling around for something interesting about it. We felt rather foolish when we instantly uncovered an avalanche of stories. Clearly this particular small shed attracts more than its fair share of attention. To precis a