DAYTRIP ETRETAT
ARSENE LUPIN
France's Gentleman Burglar
Meet Arsène Lupin, a character that embodies charm, wit, and cunning! Created by French writer Maurice Leblanc in the early 20th century, Lupin isn't your typical villain. He's a "gentleman burglar" – an anti-hero who uses his brilliant mind and mastery of disguise to pull off audacious heists, often targeting the wealthy and corrupt.
But he's not just a thief; Lupin is also a detective, a master of disguise, and a moralistic figure who sometimes helps the innocent or brings true villains to justice. His adventures are filled with suspense, clever riddles, and unexpected twists, making him a beloved figure in French literature and a fascinating introduction to a unique kind of hero!
AMELIE POULAIN
2001 by Jean Pierre Jeunet
To watch the movie: HERE
VAN GOGH
Vincent Van Gogh was born in 1853 in the Netherlands. He is one of the most famous painters of the Post-Impressionist movement.
Van Gogh the traveller
During his lifetime, Van Gogh travelled to several cities and regions:
The Hague, London, Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Auvers-sur-Oise, and also Belgium (notably Brussels and the Borinage region).
Van Gogh in Paris
Van Gogh moved to Paris in 1886, where he lived with his brother Theo, an art dealer. This period marked a turning point in his artistic style. He discovered Impressionism and met other artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Pissarro, and Gauguin. Under their influence, his palette lightened and his works became more colourful and dynamic. Paris gave him a new lease of life, but the city exhausted him. After two years, he left the capital for the south of France in search of light and tranquillity.
MUR DES "JE T'AIME"
ABESSES
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LE MOULIN DE LA GALETTE
Auguste Renoir, Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette (1876)
PASSE MURAILLE
Marcel Aymé 15 aout 1941
Jean Marais
THE NEW WAVE
The New Wave is a French film movement that emerged in the late 1950s, led by young filmmakers who challenged the conventions of traditional cinema. The term was first used by the press to describe this emerging generation.
Emblematic films of the New Wave:
Breathless (1960) – Jean-Luc Godard
The 400 Blows (1959) – François Truffaut
Le Beau Serge (1958) – Claude Chabrol
Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962) – Agnès Varda
Jules and Jim (1962) – François Truffaut
Pierrot le Fou (1965) – Jean-Luc Godard
Jean Marais
Notable films by Jean Marais
Jean Marais (1913–1998) is an icon of classic French cinema, especially from the 1940s to the 1960s. He is famous for his romantic, heroic and fantastical roles. A loyal actor to Jean Cocteau, he also starred in numerous swashbuckling films.
Most notable films:
Beauty and the Beast (1946) – by Jean Cocteau
A poetic masterpiece in which he plays the Beast.
Orphée (1950) – by Jean Cocteau
A modern adaptation of the myth of Orpheus.
The Count of Monte Cristo (1954)
An adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' novel.
The Hunchback (1959)
A popular adventure film in which he plays a masked vigilante.
DALIDA
17/01/1933 in Cairo - 03/05/1987 in Paris
Emily in Paris - S3
Hôtel particulier Montmartre
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
LE LAPIN AGILE
Picasso "au lapin Agile" 1905
The Lapin Agile is a famous cabaret in Montmartre, in Paris. It was founded in the 19th century (around 1860) and became a key place for artistic and bohemian life in the early 20th century.
Its name comes from a painting by André Gill, which depicted a rabbit jumping out of a cooking pot, leading to the nickname “Le Lapin à Gill,” later shortened to Lapin Agile (meaning "Nimble Rabbit").
The cabaret was a meeting place for poets, musicians, painters, and performers, including Pablo Picasso, Guillaume Apollinaire, Modigliani, Max Jacob, and Aristide Bruant. The atmosphere was simple, friendly, and open, ideal for creativity and exchange.
Still active today, the Lapin Agile remains a living symbol of Montmartre and its rich artistic tradition.
LES VIGNES
PLACE DU TERTRE
SPACE INVADER
SAINT DENIS
Saint Denis is known as the first bishop of Paris and one of the patron saints of France. He lived in the 3rd century, at a time when Christians were still persecuted by the Roman Empire.
He was sent from Rome to spread Christianity in the Paris region. Because of his faith, he was arrested and beheaded on the hill of Montmartre, along with two companions.
According to legend, after being beheaded, Saint Denis picked up his own head and walked several kilometers while preaching, until he reached the place where he wanted to be buried. That spot later became the site of the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
He became a powerful symbol of faith and bravery, and his tomb became a famous place of pilgrimage.
LA COMMUNE
The Paris Commune was a revolutionary uprising that took place in 1871, just after France lost a war against Prussia. The people of Paris, especially from the working class, refused to accept the new government based in Versailles. They took control of the city and set up their own government, run by the people.
The Commune lasted a little over two months, from March 18 to May 28, 1871. The communards wanted social justice, workers’ rights, free education, equality between men and women, and the separation of church and state.
But the French government sent in the army to take back Paris. The repression was brutal — thousands of communards were killed during what’s known as the “Bloody Week.”
Even though it was crushed, the Paris Commune remains a powerful symbol of the fight for freedom, democracy, and social equality.
