Vendôme Circle’s monthly events have so far been open only to members, but we are considering creating the status of ‘abonné’ or ‘subscriber.’
This July we invite you to join us as we launch our book club with Aeschylus's Oresteia. This masterpiece of Ancient Greek Tragedy raises issues for aesthetics that remain current 2,482 years after it was first performed in Athens. Become a Subscriber and join our online discussions via Zoom and on our dedicated online forum.
Nestled in Croix, near Lille, the Villa Cavrois stands as a testament to the avant-garde vision of architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. Constructed between 1929 and 1932 for industrialist Paul Cavrois, this modernist chateau blends innovative design with luxurious comfort. Through the lens of black and white photography, we invite you to explore the elegance and sophistication of this iconic structure.
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In the heart of Paris’s 7th arrondissement—a stone’s throw away from the National Assembly—lies one of the city’s unique architectural gems. The Hôtel Turgot is an exquisite 18th-century townhouse named after Anne Robert Jacques Turgot, Baron de l'Aulne, who spent his final years there. The townhouse now serves as the offices of the Fondation Custodia.
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Which one of us has not been left awestruck as we crossed the threshold of the Grand Foyer of Palais Garnier for the first time? Vendôme Circle founder Douglas Arthur Pierce takes us on a visual tour of one of his favourite buildings in Paris. All photos shot by him on film.
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