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 […]
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. […]
Friends of Fondation de France Celebrates Giving Tuesday
Joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on November 28, 2023
Will L’Hermione, the Frigate of Freedom, be able to set sail again in 2025?
A Symbol of Freedom In 1780, the original frigate was constructed in a naval base located in a town in the southwest of France, Rochefort. It was on this ship that General Lafayette traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to inform George Washington of France’s military support for America’s efforts to gain independence from the grip […]
Taking a Trip Through Times with Musée de Cluny
Returning to Ancient and Medieval Times The buildings of Musée de Cluny offer a realistic glimpse into historical Paris. The museum is housed in the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, which was built at the end of the 15th century. Before entering, visitors can check out the remains of the ancient thermal baths of Lutetia, […]
Fondation emlyon business school: Creating Positive Conditions for Students to Succeed
Providing a Pathway to a Successful Future In addition to housing, transportation, food, and other life expenses, students may not be able to afford tuition. Attempting to balance finances along with studies can lead to immense pressure, hindering a student’s achievements and student life. Uncertainty surrounding the affordability of expenses can discourage and demotivate students […]
Art Explora: Supporting Artists and Creating New Encounters
A Boat Museum across the Mediterranean Sea What sets the Art Explora apart is that it is not based on a single location, but works with existing institutions such as the Louvre or the Centre Pompidou to create original projects. T’Serclaes comments: “We conceive, define, and create cultural projects with existing creators.” She adds, “Our […]
The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation: Leaving a Long-Lasting Legacy
Who was Geneviève McMillan? Geneviève McMillan’s life began when she was born in the Pyrenees region in France in 1922. At the age of 24, she became one of the first women to graduate from the Sciences-Po in Paris. After World War II, she moved to Boston with her American husband who was an officer […]