Restitution of two paintings by Renoir and Sisley looted during the Occupation

Restitution of two paintings by Renoir and Sisley looted during the Occupation

Barges were painted in 1870 by the French-born British artist Alfred Sisley and depict a Norman port in which barges are moored, as its name suggests. Ministry of Culture Rachida Dati must return on Thursday a painting by Auguste Renoir and another by Alfred Sisley to the beneficiaries of a Jewish gallery owner, Grégoire Schusterman … Read more

Canadian Michael Ignatieff receives the Princess of Asturias prize

Canadian Michael Ignatieff receives the Princess of Asturias prize

Popular essayist, host of programs on politics and the arts on the BBC, former MP in Canada, he is considered “an essential reference in a present loaded with wars” by the Spanish foundation. After the French historian Hélène Carrère d’EncausseCanadian writer and former politician Michael Ignatieff, 77, received the Princess of Asturias Award for social … Read more

The top 10 best seaside resorts in Europe

The top 10 best seaside resorts in Europe

“The Guardian”a prestigious British newspaper founded in 1821, selected the Top 10 seaside resorts in Europe. These are quiet, uncontaminated places to stay for sunbathing, snorkeling or total relaxation. Among these, a splendid Italian site stands out for its beauty and value. From Greece to Turkey via Croatia The journey of “The Guardian” begins from … Read more

Historic trains in Lombardy: routes, dates and news

Historic trains in Lombardy: routes, dates and news

The season has resumed historic trains in Lombardywhich allows you to delve into the past and discover the beauty of the territory in a new way, gently accompanied by vintage trains, steam and electric locomotives, with “centoporte” cars from the 1930s and 1950s. 2024 calendar predicted 20 routes, everyone with departure from Milan. Let’s discover … Read more