Culturethèque

Alain de Botton discusses his book The Art of Travel with Jonathan Rée, offering a philosophical insight into the notion of travelling. Unlike other texts stating where to go, Botton explains the advantages of travel and how to have a more rewarding experience. This is the talk he gave at the Institut Français in 2002.

One of the main cities in the South of France, Lyon is famous for its architectural landmarks and its famous restaurants 'les bouchons Lyonnais'. But this book makes us discover other gems the city has to offer taking us to a walk though its poetic parks such as Le Parc de la Tête d'Or which is the largest urban park in France.

Follow the 1040 steps, one of the first Catholic pilgrimages in 950 which overflows with legends and myths dating back to medieval times. More than 200 000 people travel each year from the Southwest of France to the west coast Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia where the Apostle St. James is buried

Between the Pyrénées and the Atlantic Ocean, the French Basque Country is well known for its traditional bullfights around the cities and its gastronomy. Discover this distinct part of France which mixes tradition and the cultural avant-garde

The history of two vintage wines Banyuls and Collioure is recounted in the south of France at the foot of the Pyrénées on the mediterranean coast. Two major discussions provide the framework of the film: the history of vinyards from antiquity to present times, and the current choice of wine growers....

In this scrupulous book of quotes by luminary Impressionist Paul Cézanne, we are urged to "read nature" at greater length in order to fully realize our sensations in a personal aesthetic. Only then can we truly hope to walk side by side with the great Venetians masters whom have epitomized the power of seeing in art.

With the summer settling in, the appeal of fresh, healthy and delicious summer salads is on the rise. Whether traditional or modern, these 30 easy and well-illustrated recipes will help you reveal the amazing flavours of your seasonal fruits and vegetables. Now just put the salads on the garden table and let everyone help themselves!

In the summer take a swingy trip to Paris and its most famous venues thanks to Isabelle Leymaries's documentary. Let you carry by the frenzied rhythm of jazz in the capital together with Django Reinhardt, Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet, Bernard Lubat, Bernard Maury, Duke Ellington to name a few. The music talks for itself!