The Foundation of Paris Opéra Comique Promotes and Preserves Past and Current Operas and Remains Inclusive to All
Preserving the Opera’s Historical Heritage An “opéra comique”, despite its name, is not always funny (although it can be), but it is always a combination of sung (opera) and the spoken word (“comédie” or “comique”). It is the true predecessor of the modern American musical. The Opéra-Comique started over 300 years ago under the reign […]
Return of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
Inside the Cathedral Most of the scaffolding was removed in the fall of 2023, enabling cleaning and restoration work to begin on the cathedral’s remaining decorative furnishings, mainly in the choir. Several cleaning and restoration operations on the decorations in this part of the cathedral, in particular the sculpted group of the Voeu de Louis […]
Orchestre de Paris Returns to American Stages
The Orchestre de Paris returns to American stages with Klaus Mäkelä
Institut Imagine: Celebrating 10 Years of Life-Changing Research & Care
A Brief History The idea for the Imagine foundation first originated in the early 2000s from Prof Claude Griscelli, but did not come into fruition until 2007 (his creation of the Imagine Foundation). In 2014, the doors of the Imagine building in Paris opened. Since then, the institute has acquired many impressive labels, some of […]
Solidarity with Ukraine: Two Years of Support
Continuing to Care for the Most Vulnerable Assisting the most vulnerable individuals remains a priority. For example, Fondation de France supports the Ukrainian association Your Support, which manages a shelter with 180 beds in Lviv. Since the beginning of the war, more than 3,200 people, including two-thirds children, have found refuge there. The center provides […]
SOS MEDITERRANEE: A Humanitarian and Maritime Mission to Rescue Lives at Sea
A Search and Rescue Mission to Save Lives After the end of Mare Nostrum, a rescue operation launched by the Italian Government, and the subsequent EU disengagement from search and rescue operations in the area, 2014 faced a huge increase of deaths in the Mediterranean Sea. In 2015, a group of humanitarians and seafarers in […]
France’s First Self-Funded Museum, Musée Rodin, Showcases the Sculptor’s Works
Rodin’s Ties to the United States Rodin’s ties to the United States first formed in 1876 when he sent eight works to the Universal Exhibition in Philadelphia. In 1893, his work entered an American museum for the first time when collector Samuel P. Avery donated the bronze bust of St. John the Baptist to the […]
Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s)®: Renowned Chef Thierry Marx Opens Centers to Provide Culinary Training for Professional Reintegration
The Origins of Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s)® Marx possesses extensive experience in the culinary industry, as a restaurant owner and chef, restaurant critic, and judge on the TV series “Top Chef.” He has trained from the best chefs in France and holds cooking diplomas. Evidently, he has acquired a substantial amount of knowledge to be shared. […]
Solidarity With Morocco: A 3 Month Update on the Mobilization of Aid to the Most Vulnerable
Sheltering Disaster Victims and Supporting Reconstruction The current priority is to adapt shelters for the winter period. “The majority of disaster victims have been sheltered in tents, containers or marquees, but with the onset of winter and snow, these solutions remain temporary. That’s why we’re actively working with architects and engineers to find suitable solutions […]
Turkey-Syria: 10 Months of Action Responding to Needs on the Ground
Meeting Basic Needs In the town of Jinderes, on the border with Turkey, which has become a major place of refuge for many Syrians, local associations are working with the authorities to provide lighting in refugee camps. Fondation de France is contributing to the installation of solar-powered street lamps in 20 refugee camps housing over […]