November 21, 2024 10:18 pm

ISAAC LEVITAN (1869/1900), RUSSIAN PAINTER – When works reflect tranquility and the eternal beauty of Russian nature.

Becoming founder of  “mood landscape” genre. Every travel tale has something special. Traveling the world allows you not only to see the most historical important sites or the worlds best food. Also visiting Kybartai, never forget, as he had say Gustav Flaubert, that travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. It began …

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EIGHTEEN CENTURY ATMOSPHERE, BETWEEN CARPENTRAS AND VALENCIENNES – Among places of art and natural beauty, a magnificent “author’s journey” through France.

A journey into eighteenth century, based on the idea of delicacy and sensorial homogenization. From south to north, with a slight detour to the east, the best way to give you some memories is to move by car. Rich in places of art and natural beauties, France offers you the chance to create a splendid “journey of author”. Only in …

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THE BEAUTIFUL CENTURY – The French humanitarian dream, between Carpentras and Valenciennes.

Moving into the realm of reason, smelling the scents of creative freedom. Those who have not lived before the French Revolution, can not understand what the sweetness of life in those times is. Voltaire, D’Alembert and Diderot, were the forerunners of the modern world, the fathers of the French humanitarian dream of the “beautiful century“, that of seducers and libertine …

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A MUSICAL MIRACLE, INTO THE HEART OF COMTAT VENAISSIN – Carpentras / A real treasure to all lovers of history and architecture.

Looking for candied fruit, bonbons “berlingots” and French organ music. Souvenirs? You can stop at the 23 Place Maurice Charretier, where Cremerie Fromagerie Mercy you offer excellent local cuisine and outstanding service. Its western façade is dominated by the Gothic bell tower. In the department of Vaucluse, the cathedral Saint-Siffrein of Carpentras is a Roman Catholic church that was the …

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WOMEN’S UTOPIAS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY – Anne-Marie du Boccage / A woman’s letter in the eighteenth century.

Rights and liberties, travelers & travel liars. This is a small local of Rouen, https://us.france.fr/en/normandy/article/rouen-1 typical of Normandy, where you can find special dishes (such as frogs), absolutely to try. If you do not want to eat frogs, try the entrecote of the cows in the area, tender and tasty. “La Petite Auberge” awaits you at 164 Rue Martainville. Tourists …

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ANTOINE WATTEAU (1684/1721), FRENCH PAINTER – The influence of the commedia dell’arte into the painting style.

The lyrically charming and graceful style of the Rococo. In the permanent search for producers and regional products, their cuisine is supplied in Hauts-de-France, to invent all the recipes that make up the culinary heritage of which they are proud. In Valenciennes, “Auberge du Bon Fermier” http://www.bonfermier.com/en/ is waiting for you at 64 rue de Famars.It lies on the Scheldt …

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MEETING INDIAN PEOPLE, GREAT BY CREATIVITY – Travel India, where man is great by deeds, not by birth.

Moving through conch shell carving, Kalighat paintings and Bengali saree. This was once a prosperous kingdom. It is here that Meerabai (the poetess and most famous devotee of Lord Krishna), was born. Merta is famous for the Charbuja Temple (located in the city centre). Also the mosque alongwith the other Hindu shrines form an important tourist attraction. In this land, …

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THE WOMAN WHO HAS DEFIED THE BOLLYWOOD ROUTE TO POPULARITY – Sona Mohapatra / Full blooded voice, electric style and performances.

Singing in style “Desi-Cool”, seeking out the cutting edge in Indian art. It is advisable to avoid the rainy season, in the months of July to August. The climate is pleasant round the year (temperatures ranging between a minimum of 22.2°C and 33.4°C). Cuttack is located in an eastern Indian state, https://www.tourism-of-india.com/ The city is well connected to other parts …

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SEKHAR ROY, INDIAN PAINTER – When the painting it’s influenced by the Indian mythological characters.

A perfect combination of love, passion and mind. No trip to the city is complete, without sampling a few local favorites. There’s international influence, that comes courtesy of Chinese immigrants and the British raj. How to eat your way through Kolkata? Your dining scene in this West Bengal town is heavy on nostalgia. You can try puchkas (crisp, fried dough …

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AS IF THEY WERE AGAIN BETWEEN US – Shades of American creativity, from Cincinnati to Rockland.

“Author’s trip,” memory that surrounds our lives. Have you decided where to go to sleep? Try Kirkwood Inn, http://www.kirkwoodinn.com/ a romantic motel with a complimentary breakfast and an outdoor pool. In this town you can find a large community of working art­ists Cincinnati Opera and a variety of theaters. From its 18th-century beginnings, music was a Cincinnati social and civilizing …

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