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Autoworld in Brussels

Autoworld in Brussels
Autoworld in Brussels is famous for its legendary displays of old cars. The museum has on display a history of the vehicle from 1886 onwards. Whilst nowadays the Belgians are famed for their beer and chocolate, pre World War Two, the Belgian automobile industry was also very strong. Makes... [Read more]

Brigitte Bardot Exhibition

Brigitte Bardot Exhibition
The first exhibition dedicated to French actress Brigitte Bardot has opened in Paris. Opened on the 29th September – the day after Brigitte’s 75th Birthday it has been taking Paris by storm. ‘The Carefree years’ the Paris show of some 2,000 photos, films and... [Read more]

The city of love, fine food, art and stunning scenery #2

The city of love, fine food, art and stunning scenery #2
Part Two: Musée D’Orsay When an art-loving friend of mine told me it was one of the finest museums in the world, I was undeniably excited at the prospect of paying the former railway station a visit. I fully believed him when he said the temptation of Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir,... [Read more]

A Little Fashion Break in Paris

A Little Fashion Break in Paris
A couple of weeks ago the girls here at Little Break took 13 Fashion bloggers on a Little Fashion Break to Paris, to experience first hand the benefits of taking a little break. To make the most of the day an early start was required – 4am to be precise! Meeting under the big... [Read more]

Miroirs d'Orients at the Palais des Beaux-Arts

Miroirs d'Orients at the Palais des Beaux-Arts
The summer exhibition at Lille’s Palais des Beaux-Arts focuses on the Orientalist movement. Explore artworks from Morocco to Turkey, Egypt to Iran, and travel in time between the 19th and 21st centuries. With ‘steering mirrors, the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille offers... [Read more]

Madeleine Vionnet Exhibition

Madeleine Vionnet Exhibition
The latest exhibition at Paris’ Arts Décoratifs pays homage to Madeleine Vionnet, one of the great French fashion designers of the interwar years. Known as the “Queen of the bias cut” Madeleine Vionnet is one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th... [Read more]