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Very present in Eau de Cologne, orange is part of the citrus fruit family just like other citrus fruits, lemon, bergamot or grapefruit.

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In 1508 Michelangelo, a sculptor, hesitated to accept an order from Pope Julius II for fear of failure. Four years later, he offers the world one of the greatest masterpieces of Western painting.

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Instant success, fire, golden age, resurgence, worldwide fame, … Moulin Rouge’s history is the image of its revue: tumultuous and extraordinary!

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The legendary Parisian restaurant Champeaux, opened its doors in 1800, and won eternal fame thanks to Zola. Originally located at Place de la Bourse, the restaurant went under new leadership in 2016, and transformed its image with the help of triple starred chef Alain Ducasse who will re-open its doors under the canopée des Halles.

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Since antiquity, from Asia to the Mediterranean, cardamom has been used for its medicinal and olfactory qualities. Originally from India, cardamom is currently the third most consumed spice in the world after saffron and vanilla.

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Backtrack to the first "circumnavigation" in history. The journey began in 1519, taking three years to complete, and began with five ships and 237 crew members, returning with 1 ship and 18 crew members.

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The Palme d'Or, the climbing of the steps, the runway of stars running along the Cannes seafront... The Cannes film festival is considered the Festival of Festivals dedicated to cinema. But the journey was long before it reached this international recognition.

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The march in Washington to support equal civil rights for all, unifies thousands in the country's capital. It's towards the end of the day, around 6:00pm, that Martin Luther King announces this celebrated phrase that has marked American history.

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Located along the Seine, Lily and Marcel's traditional Parisian brasserie welcomes you!

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Iris is one of the most expensive raw materials on the market in perfumery. Despite having over two hundred different species, only three are used to create perfumes.

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Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was born in the Netherlands She was to draw her dancer and courtesan name, Mata Hari, meaning the eye of day in Malay, from her exotic travels. She was to draw her dancer and courtesan name, Mata Hari, meaning the eye of day in Malay, from her exotic origins.

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Welcome to La Félicità, which opened last year on the 26th of May. This new Parisian restaurant is the largest one in Europe at 4500 square meters, and 1000 table cloths. A gigantic space entirely dedicated to Italian cuisine, a new Parisian place inviting you to visit all its outrageousness.

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Lavender, the emblematic plant of Provence (south-east region of France), recognized since antiquity for its aromatic and therapeutic qualities, has taken a long time to instill itself as a staple in the world of perfumery. It's only in the beginning of the XXth century, that we see the first lavender fields.

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Paris, July 5, 1946, the famous Molitor hotel hosts a bathing suit show at their pool. Amongst all the styles presented, the French Louis Réard makes an anatomical impression: the bikini!

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On the first of July of that year, at number 15, rue Meslay in the 3rd ardt of Paris, Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin, who was to become the baroness of Dudevant was born. She was to become renowned through her androgynous pen name, George Sand.

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Located in Haut-Marais, the restaurant "Mister T" is walking distance from the market of the red children and the carreau du temple. Shortly after it was opened to the public, it became a culinary spot to not be missed!

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In Perfumery, Bergamot belongs to the Hesperides family. Widely used in luxury fragrances, bergamot is a southern specialty from the Calabria region of Italy which produces 90% of the world's supply.

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René Descartes, one of the most renown French philosophers, publishes his "Discourse on Method", a text that will revolutionize philosophy.

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At the beginning of the XVIIth century, in northern France, a historic encounter between two kings is still considered one of the most useless and costly diplomatic events.

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In the heart of Marais, at the corner of rue Turenne and rue du Foin, and walking distance to Place des Vosges, Le Moulin de Rosa is a Parisian bakery where everything from their baguettes to their pastries are made in the most traditional manner.

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The flower of spring and of revival, beyond having a rich history, is a frequently used scent in perfumery. But the distillation process is a very delicate one, which is why, at the beginning of the XXth century, perfumers resort to chemically synthesizing the fragrance.

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