The Wait is Over: Notre Dame Reopens Its Doors
Against all odds, this is exactly what has happened. This Sunday, after a monumental reconstruction and restoration process, the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral will finally reopen its doors to the public. As many as 40,000 visitors are expected to pass through the Cathedral’s 860-year-old walls daily. What they will witness is a Notre Dame […]
Coming to the US: Highlights from Our Nonprofit Partners’ 2024 Trips Across the Atlantic!
Fondation pour l’Opéra-Comique: Recital at the French Consulate Fondation pour l’Opéra-Comique is dedicated to preserving and promoting France’s unique cultural style mixing spoken dialogue and music by supporting artistic creation, educational outreach, and the restoration of the historic Salle Favart in Paris. On April 4th, the foundation hosted a memorable recital at the French Consulate, celebrating […]
Notre Dame’s Medieval Treasures at the Cluny Museum: Uncover the Cathedral’s 800-Year-Old Secrets this December
The Close Ties Between Notre Dame and the Cluny Museum The Cluny Museum, home to the famous “Lady and the Unicorn” tapestry series, is a close neighbor to the Notre Dame Cathedral, situated only a short 10-minute walk away. The ties between the two heritage sites from the medieval period are deep, as the Cluny […]
Pocket Lyrique Presents New Chamber Operas
About Pocket Lyrique At Pocket Lyrique, operas are performed in the form of a chamber opera. Did you know that a chamber opera, in comparison to a grand opera, is performed in a smaller space, with the use of a smaller orchestra and fewer singers? This form creates a more intimate setting. Being seated directly […]
Centre Primo Levi: Facilitating Healing Amongst Trauma Victims
Origin Story Centre Primo Levi opened its doors in may 1995 following the Bosnian War and the Genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda. The post traumatic suffering from those horrific events prompted a group of clinicians with experience in the field to come together and create a multidisciplinary care center. The name comes from Primo Levi, […]
Notre Dame’s Grand Re-Opening: Only Two Months Away!
Major Milestones Achieved Recent months have marked significant achievements in the restoration of Notre Dame. The reconstruction of the transept’s vault has been completed, and the installation of the nave and choir roof coverings is now finished. The impressive scaffolding that enveloped the transept has been removed, unveiling the cathedral’s majestic interior once more. Among […]
The Chœur Grégorien de Paris: The 2024 US Tour
(Re)discovering Gregorian Chant When Louis-Marie Vigne founded the Chœur grégorien de Paris (Gregorian Choir of Paris) in 1974, the aim was to rediscover the Gregorian chant. A rich and beautiful musical art form dating back to the early Middle Ages, the Gregorian chant almost disappeared in the 19th century. After heroic research and preservation efforts […]
The Archery Foundation: Closing the Opportunity Gap for France’s Gifted Students
Coming from some of France’s most socioeconomically challenged neighborhoods, these young people have faced significant obstacles. Many contend with family and financial instability, while some juggle legal residence status uncertainty, and others work to support themselves. Despite their resilience, without the Archery Foundation’s support, these opportunities to broaden their international perspective and engage with leaders […]
Saint-Sulpice Organ: Powerful Music from Iconic Paris Instruments
The Saint-Sulpice Organs: Why do they sound so different? Saint-Sulpice is home to two organs, the choir organ and the grand organ, recognized as national monuments. As visitors can attest, the Saint-Sulpice organs have a distinctive quality that sets them apart from all other organs. This uniqueness is rooted in the history of the instruments. […]
Solidarity with Morocco: 1 Year of Advances
Supporting the Reconstruction Rebuilding community infrastructure and housing is a priority so that the affected populations can return to normal life and resume their activities. Fondation de France is focusing on rebuilding community buildings such as schools, community centers and cooperatives. In particular, Fondation de France has joined forces with the Horizons Foundation and the […]