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High-flying encounter with Mathieu Forget

Mathieu Forget alias Forgetmat seems eternally suspended between heaven and earth. Known as “The Flying Man”, he is a multi-talented artist, dancer, photographer and art director, bringing surrealist images to life. On the occasion of his collaboration with Paris 2024, this former top-level sportsman defies the laws of gravity to meet the athletes and places that will write the history of tomorrow's Olympic Games in France.

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The Nice carnival and its flower parade

The “Battle of the Flowers,” vast floats, costumes and illuminated parades etc... The Nice Carnival is back in 2022 for its 149th edition - a flamboyant celebration inspired by this year’s theme, the “King of the Animals.” It is France’s largest carnival and one of the best known in the world, alongside Rio and Venice.

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Livable barges on the Seine River

Living on a boat, listening to the sound and being rocked by the water... This is the lifestyle chosen by many barge owners. An atypical lifestyle, which brings you closer to nature, closer to the water, and is in a way like a childhood dream come true. A dream whose price can quickly climb depending on the location, the surface and the condition of the boat.

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Architectural styles in Paris

The history of Paris has a strong influence on its architecture. When it comes to Parisian architecture, the name Baron Haussmann springs immediately to mind, but building styles from other periods can be found everywhere. Architectural styles have followed political influences since the early 19th century. If you are looking for a property of character in Paris, take a look at the different real estate architectural styles and the history behind them.

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2024: A Space Odyssey

A major aesthetic wave of the 1950s and 60s, the "Space Age" is once again the stuff of dreams, as if the architecture and design associated with the pop idea of a future in space were coming back into its own. One of Engel & Völkers' trendy inspirations for your next property project?

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Organic Embroidery: The Art of Clémentine Brandibas, Weaver of Nature

Clémentine Brandibas se considère comme une brodeuse « organique ». Et pour cause. Fascinée par les éléments naturels, elle a découvert dans la broderie la possibilité de recréer « le mouvement vivant de la nature en matérialisant la notion de croissance lente, fragile et précieuse ». En créant des micro-paysages, elle révèle la complexité et la beauté de ceux qui l’intriguent tant.

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75008 Paris

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