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From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

Art will save the world… Yes, I am strongly convinced that art will save the world. I don’t need any proof. Just Chopin’s soft piano during the dark night hours.  The year is 1787. What can be left of a world ravaged by tuberculosis and wars? Art, that strong human desire to fight destruction through creation.  Nicolas Chopin, a talented flute player from France, moves … Continue reading From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

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24 Hours In Strasbourg | A Visual Guide | Art of Saudade

A 24-hour trip to a new city may sound like nonsense but, from my personal experience, it’s the kind of journey that I enjoy the most. Why?Because you know that your time is limited and interestingly enough, we humans only seem to cherish the moment when we know that it won’t last forever. Strasbourg is one of those cities that look straight out of a … Continue reading 24 Hours In Strasbourg | A Visual Guide | Art of Saudade

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Visit the Land of the Cathars | Carcassonne, France | Art of Saudade

Today, I am taking you to a French medieval town whose castles and walls hide a medieval secret. Inspired by this town’s stunning architecture and history, I decided to share with you the tragic story of the Cathars, the mysterious people who lived here in the 12th century.  The term Cathar Country (fr. Pays Cathare) is used to highlight the Cathar heritage and history of … Continue reading Visit the Land of the Cathars | Carcassonne, France | Art of Saudade

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Bordeaux, the City of Wine and Love | Bordeaux, France | Art of Saudade

“One open way of speaking introduces another open way of speaking and draws out discoveries, like wine and love.” – Michel de Montaigne What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of France?  Paris, the Eiffel Tower, croissants, and all the clichés…?Never-ending protests and strikes? You got that right too! Check out my posts on my Erasmus experience in France … Continue reading Bordeaux, the City of Wine and Love | Bordeaux, France | Art of Saudade

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Get The Most Out Of Toulouse In One Day | Toulouse, France | Art of Saudade

Is it possible to discover one of France’s biggest cities in only one day?This means you need to walk its streets, taste its local food, visit its most iconic historical monuments… in less than 24 hours. I decided to see how much I can enjoy Toulouse in one day and I’m quite content with everything I got to experience there. I am telling you already, … Continue reading Get The Most Out Of Toulouse In One Day | Toulouse, France | Art of Saudade

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