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Tonka Beans

The Tonka bean comes from a tropical tree in South America. It is used in cooking as well as in medicine, and has revolutionized the world of perfumery. Its fragrance, mostly made up of coumarin, h...

February 8. 1828: Jules Verne

He is born in Nantes at the beginning of this revolutionary century. The ocean nearby will cast him off to faraway lands that will go on to inspire his resounding adventure novels. READ MORE

February 17, 1904: Madame Butterfly

It is in 1900 in London that Puccini discovers the story of Madame Butterfly, and decides to make an opera of it. After a disastrous premiere, the play has flourished today, to be one of the most p...

Restaurant to be

Discover the flavors of Morocco while never leaving the Marais. All you need to do is get yourself to Chez Omar, located at 47 rue de Bretagne to have one of the best couscous in all of Paris. READ...

January 5, 1874: The inauguration of the Garnier Opera

Three bombs, one unknown architect, and 13 years of work is what it took to bring the most Napoleon III themed edifice to the City of Light. READ MORE

January 11, 1886: First world championship of chess

64 spaces, 32 pieces, and an infinite amount of possibilities... Considered a "mental arm wrestle", the game of chess, once reserved for the noble classes, has now become one of the most renown thi...

Ambroxan

Developped in the 50's, ambroxan was used as a replacement to natural ambergris in perfumes. Its sensual scents and numerous facets made it a major player in modern perfumery, and can also be found...

Chez Alain Miam Miam

While strolling at the Marché des Enfants Rouge, there is a good chance that at the turn of a stand, you will hear a “Miam-Miam” In this case, do not hesitate and follow the sound of the voice, you...

The Sandalwood

Also called “liquid gold”, sandalwood has been used for more than 4000 years in Asia because of its numerous medicinal or olfactory properties.  Known in form of incense since the dawn of time, its...

December 10th 1901: The first Nobel prizes

After its foundation, the Nobel Prize organization has awarded 590 prizes to 935 people or organizations. Their goal is to promote each year “people who have brought great benefit to humanity”. REA...