For Nuit des Musées 2025, which this year takes place on Saturday May 17, 2025, the Château de Brie-Comte-Robert also known as the Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine is offering a variety of free activities for the whole family We're off to Seine-et-Marne to discover the Château de Brie-Comte-Robert an ideal spot for lovers of history and medieval architecture offers us the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the history of feudal France while enjoying the beauty and tranquility of its setting the château bears witness to the architectural and historical evolution of the region it embodies the archetypal medieval fortified castle The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert is distinguished not only by its architecture but also by its function over the centuries Initially conceived as a military fortress then a venue for a variety of cultural events temporary exhibitions and themed events to bring its rich and varied history to life the château plays a crucial role in promoting local heritage It is at the heart of a vast restoration project aimed at preserving its integrity and making it even more accessible to visitors These conservation efforts underline the importance of protecting witnesses to our past for future generations A visit to the Château de Brie-Comte-Robert allows us to admire the ingenuity of medieval architecture understand the defense mechanisms of a fortified castle and discover the lifestyles of its occupants over the centuries offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of France 2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 23:59An outdoor treasure hunt will take place in the courtyard and lices of the château They'll have to solve a series of riddles to find the missing words Actors will interact with you to help you meet the challenge The action takes place in 1871 against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War As soon as the audience enters the château they are taken in charge by Prussian guards He'll have to interact with the Prussian authorities to prove his innocence.. Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles it's impossible to stay home for Museum Night Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Located south-east of Paris, on the border of the Brie plateau in the Seine-et-Marne department, the town of Brie-Comte-Robert never ceases to enchant the commune takes every opportunity to showcase its heritage Naturally, this means that Brie-Comte-Robert is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine The JEP take place over an entire weekend: during these two days historic or unusual sites open their doors to the general public In Brie-Comte-Robert, several venues await you on September 21 and 22, 2024. Visits, activities, encounters, artistic and original events: a special program allows us to discover and appreciate these sometimes little-known treasures Why not take a stroll through the city's streets and parks Hôtel-Dieu Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles The 77 is definitely one of France's most beautiful departments Where should you start your visit to Brie-Comte-Robert You can read this article in 2 minutesPölös Zsófia consolidates two previous sites in Melun and Collégien It includes a 16,000 m² parcel handling hall with 200 docking doors as well as a 5,000 m² storage unit designed for local logistics operations.  Located at the crossroads of major European highways (A4 the hub is situated 30 minutes from Orly Airport and 40 minutes from Paris.  “This modern industrial tool will allow us to cover the southern Île-de-France region both commercially and operationally GEODIS will strengthen its presence and reduce delivery times across the territory,” said Gilles Decher managing director of GEODIS Distribution & Express The facility aligns with the company’s sustainability priorities It was built to meet BREEAM “Very Good” and BiodiverCity “Excellent” certifications Equipped with over 3,800 photovoltaic panels and 925 LED lights controlled by an intelligent centralised management system the hub is expected to cut energy consumption by 75% Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Sabina Koll Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 GXO to manage Northern Italy transport operations for PRG retail groupPölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 The story of the Château de Brie-Comte-Robert begins in the late 12th century when the first stones of the town’s foundations were laid by Robert de Dreux the castle was a square structure with seven towers and partially destroyed in the 17th century it was practically abandoned before becoming a listed historical monument Restoration work was then undertaken by volunteers from the association "Les Amis du Vieux Château de Brie-Comte-Robert” to save the monument This restoration work is still going on today along with various archaeological excavations the Tour de Brie and the Tour Saint Jean (the main tower) rising above entrances that were defended by portcullises a defensive system adopted from the end of the 12th century volunteers will guide you around the Heritage Interpretation Centre which is home to an archaeological exhibition that retraces the history of the castle over more than eight centuries through an array of historical artefacts and documents You may also like the Château de Dourdan which offers an invaluable insight into the Paris Region’s medieval past The Château de Brie-Comte-Robert still holds many secrets from its past Carrefour and ID Logistics opened a new logistics platform yesterday dedicated to convenience stores The 20,000 m2 temperature-controlled platform in Brie-Comte-Robert (Seine et Marne 77) confirms Carrefour’s aim to be a leading player in this market The new platform will deliver daily 461 convenience stores in the Paris region (Carrefour contact Carrefour express) with fruit and vegetables UK-based Keswick Enterprises is to sell its Tibbett Logistics subsidiary in Romania to Yusen Logistics’ European .. email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] email: [email protected] a not-to-be-missed event for lovers of history and original festivities you'll be immersed in the atmosphere of feudal France Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor this edition promises to be particularly festive but last year's line-up included: Cie Armutan 's traditional music Cie Belli Mercator 's navigators and their crazy mythological tales not forgetting Cie Keras and its show "L'Amour en Batailles" a miniature re-enactment for young audiences Cie Bohemian Karavan invited us to a divination session with Lizzie Cies Les Griboulets and Les Baladeux deployed humor and acrobatic prowess in the streets of the town with lively performances by Cie Les Tritons Ripailleurs and La Rioule des Compagnons du Monde This historic event also features a wide range of travelling entertainment As you stroll through the narrow streets of Brie-Comte-Robert you'll come across a host of wonderful companies all of whom are there to entertain young and old alike The highlight of the Médiévale will undoubtedly be the Grand Défilé The procession will leave from rue Gambetta and wind its way through the historic heart of the town all the way to the square in front of the church of Saint-Étienne Costumed visitors are invited to join the colorful parade Those wishing to extend their medieval experience by night can take advantage of the Nuit Blanche with a torchlight procession and musical entertainment well into the night You can transform yourself for the occasion at the sewing workshop and a shuttle service is available throughout the weekend There's also a bike park for those who prefer to arrive on two wheels This Médiévale promises to plunge us into another era for a festive and convivial moment with family and friends this 2025 edition at Brie-Comte-Robert is a great opportunity to rediscover history in a fun and immersive way BackRené Bonnet at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: a small rear-mid engine but a huge performance!24 HOURS CENTENARY – PERPETUAL INNOVATION ⎮ Among the smaller-engined cars that made their mark in La Sarthe in the 1960s René Bonnet’s entry stands out as the first rear mid-engined car to take a class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans We take a look back at a historical achievement which also owes much to Bonnet’s rivalry with Charles Deutsch these two charismatic carmakers created the DB (Deutsche and Bonnet) marque which until 1961 racked up victories in the performance index with fuel consumption sometimes as low as 8 litres for their 700 cm3 engines With France seriously lacking resources at the time Charles Deutsch (a Polytechnique graduate and aerodynamic engineer) and René Bonnet (an outstanding mechanic turned engineer) formed a winning duo that repeatedly sent the French national anthem ringing out during the podium ceremonies Both men triumphed as drivers in the cars they built with respectively seven 24 Hours of Le Mans starts (including two class wins) for Bonnet and one for Deutsch the two strong-minded partners went their separate ways then Peugeot when Panhard wound up its activities while Bonnet placed his trust in Amédée Gordini The former associates were now “at war” and supporters of both sides eagerly followed the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans Deutsch built four streamlined Panhard-powered coupés (700 cm3) with plastic bodywork made by Carrosserie Chappe Frères et Gessalin in Brie-Comte-Robert Three of them were included in the official field They did a sterling job with drivers Bertaut and Guilhaudin taking the performance index trophy René Bonnet also turned up in La Sarthe with two sleek and stylish coupés similarly built from fibreglass (weighing in at 544 kgs) They were powered by Renault Gordini 4-cylinder DOHC 1000 cm3 (996) engines based on the R8 produced for the Floride and Caravelle cars paired with Renault gearboxes derived from the Estafette van.  Eighteen cars were built with a multi-tube chassis with a fully independent suspension system on all four wheels Two were entered in the race but only one made it to the chequered flag (with only six kilometres between it and the CD!) It was driven by José Rosinski (who went on to become a brilliant journalist) and Bernard Consten (who later became president of the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile) Although it was deprived of two of its four gears for half the race the René Bonnet put in a powerful performance despite only delivering 100 bhp the position of the rear mid-engine (placed to the front of the rear wheel axle a world first at the time) ensuring that the weight of the rear and front axles was evenly distributed The fuel tank was positioned at the front along with a spare wheel the side windows were made of Perspex and the huge bubble over the engine compartment was also made of plastic Meanwhile placing the gearbox on the rear drive shaft under the floor made it possible to fit a second spare wheel if required The other René Bonnet entered had a “small” 700 cm3 engine but still overheated The #46 Le Mans class-winning car was rediscovered in a Parisian basement thirty years ago It has been carefully restored and now lives happily in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum ready to complete a few laps of the circuit next summer Having learnt from the previous year’s race in 1963 René Bonnet abandoned the cutaway rear end and replaced it with a more imposing Three cars were run but met with varying degrees of success The first car flipped over on the Dunlop curve the driver was not seriously injured despite the lack of roll bar at that time went off the track when it hit an oil slick on the Mulsanne Straight In the hands of rising star Jean-Pierre Beltoise Beltoise had terrified the marshals at Mulsanne Corner which he repeatedly negotiated on two wheels as described in a detailed report to the race director René Bonnet opted for a beam chassis powered by Renault Gordini 1000 to 1150 cc engines It was a failure at the 24 Hours but the Matra Djet enjoyed a successful sales career One of them was even gifted to Yuri Gagarin FROM TOP TO BOTTOM (COPYRIGHT: ACO ARCHIVES): In 1962 the coupé and spider versions of the René Bonnet with the first mid-engine (placed just before the rear axle) in the history of the 24 Hours Related News24h Le Mans31/05/2023 24 Hours Centenary – French marque WM's 400 kph mission24 HOURS CENTENARY – THE LE MANS EXCEPTION ⎮ In its 100-year history the legend of Le Mans has been built on not only lasting technological innovation but also on records that have wowed motorsport fans all over the world Topping the list is the speed record in the Mulsanne Straight only five drivers have ever been crowned Formula One world champion and also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans no fewer than 22 Formula One world champions have taken the start of the French marathon 24 HOURS CENTENARY – PERPETUAL INNOVATION ⎮ With the current status of climate change it is imperative to imagine new technologies to power cars while reducing CO2 emissions The ACO is fully committed to this goal at the 24 Hours which has always represented a crucial test bed for technologies of the future PARIS — Could legal troubles cut short Nicolas Sarkozy’s ambition to return to the French presidency in 2017 after 15 hours of questioning by police over a recorded conversation between the former president and his lawyer Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation for suspected influence-peddling corruption and violating professional secrets The official detention for questioning was a first for a former head of state in the history of France’s Fifth Republic which has long maintained an aura of inviolability around its former leaders Sarkozy’s defense was dealt a fresh setback in May when a judge threw out an appeal to have phone-tap evidence dismissed on the grounds it violated lawyer-client privilege While another appeal was immediately lodged with a higher court that decision made it more likely that Sarkozy will have to stand trial on as yet unknown charges as early as next year Such a public ordeal could hurt his chances of winning his party’s nomination to run for the presidency if it comes early next year or it could cast a pall on a re-election bid if it comes after he has won the nomination voters watching him on the stand would probably be reminded of the many other investigations pending against him Keeping track of all those cases can be difficult So here is a rundown of four of the most current and high-profile investigations involving Sarkozy with ratings on a scale of 1 to 10 of the potential to damage him (The list was prepared with the help of Gérard Davet an author and investigative journalist for Le Monde who has reported some of the biggest twists in Sarkozy’s legal affairs over the past few years.) investigating judge Serge Tournaire was looking into allegations that members of Sarkozy’s entourage solicited funds from Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance their boss’s 2007 presidential campaign As part of that probe he ordered police to tap the mobile phones of Sarkozy and his lawyer the two men took to communicating instead over throwaway phones that had been purchased under a false name Herzog told Le Monde in an interview last year Using a scanning device known as an IMSI-catcher they picked up the signal emanating from Sarkozy’s residence in western Paris and put new taps on both phones which delivered the most problematic evidence yet revealed in public about the former president In excerpts of recorded conversations between Sarkozy and Herzog which were originally published in the Mediapart newspaper the two men allegedly discuss the planned seizure of evidence in yet another investigation They refer to a “friend” who is informed and can intercede to stop the evidence being seized Herzog mentions that the man wants a posting in the principality of Monaco and Sarkozy says that he can help arguing that the offer to help amounted to an attempt to grant a favor in exchange for information about a secret investigation placed Sarkozy under formal investigation for violating the secrecy of legal proceedings a formal investigation means there is “serious or consistent” evidence of implication in a crime It brings a suspect one step closer to trial What Sarkozy says: He has denied all wrongdoing Sarkozy pointed out that the friend discussed in the taped conversation He refers to a another taped conversation that was never leaked to the press in which he allegedly withdrew his offer of help to Azibert Sarkozy also rejected the notion that he had used an intermediary to influence the Bettencourt investigation He said that Azibert had exerted no influence because the court authorized the seizure of evidence — an appointment diary — against his wishes “Where is there influence-peddling?” Sarkozy asked L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt’s accountant told Mediapart that conservative politicians including Sarkozy collected envelopes stuffed with cash at the billionaire’s house treasurer of Sarkozy’s 2007 election campaign had been given an envelope containing €150,000 in cash shortly before the vote this would have amounted to a violation of French campaign finance law which limits contributions to €7,500 for political parties and €4,500 for individuals two judges in Bordeaux placed Sarkozy under formal investigation for trying to take advantage of a vulnerable person to take money from her They had by that time stopped trying to prove he used the money to finance his campaign A few months later Sarkozy’s name was removed altogether from the list of suspects was charged with influence-peddling and illegal political financing The judges also charged several people in Bettencourt’s entourage including her “confidante,” François-Marie Banier taking advantage of a vulnerable person and money laundering is now a senior official in Sarkozy’s party it lives on as part of the IMSI-catcher investigation investigating judges argued that in their secret conversations Sarkozy and his lawyer were trying to curry favor with a magistrate so he would stop officials from seizing Sarkozy’s appointment diary as evidence in the Bettencourt investigation (the diary was ultimately seized) While Sarkozy cannot be re-investigated for the Bettencourt allegations any trial on the newer accusations of influence-peddling would delve into the circumstances of conversations between Sarkozy and his lawyer could dig up the freshly buried Bettencourt investigation The case: Judges have placed ten people under formal investigation for their alleged participation in a scheme to cover up campaign spending violations in Sarkozy’s 2012 campaign the government sets a ceiling for how much money a campaign can spend in each of two rounds in the presidential election — €22.5 million for the second round in 2012 an events company that organized Sarkozy’s campaign rallies used false invoices to underreport its spending it charged a much higher amount to the center-right UMP party for the same services Witnesses cited in the French press claimed spending exceeded the legal limit by more than €15 million Former UMP chief Jean-François Copé stepped down from his post in the wake of the “Bygmalion” scandal if the case is rumbling in the midst of the presidential campaign Sarkozy could face embarrassing questions about the practices of his own party The case: Launched in 2012 by two Parisian judges the investigation delves into the circumstances surrounding France’s 2010 sale of 45 Eurocopter helicopters to Kazakhstan in a deal worth about €2 billion according to legal documents cited by Davet and Fabrice Lhomme in Le Monde The judges suspect that during a 2009 state visit to Kazakhstan then-President Sarkozy was asked by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to help out three of his friends who were in legal trouble in Belgium In March Jean-François Etienne des Rosaies was placed under formal investigation on suspicion that he received payment for pressuring a Belgian senator to adopt an amendment favorable to Nazarbayev’s three aides Other close collaborators of Sarkozy are also named in the probe But a public trial of intermediaries allegedly paid by the Élysée to intervene on its behalf could prompt an unpleasant exploration of business practices under Sarkozy’s presidency Estonian Commission official Henrik Hololei faces disciplinary measures after opening of internal probe into claims of wrongdoing Hannah Neumann was targeted in a cyber-espionage operation by an infamous Iranian hacking group earlier this year the European Commission president touted the EU as a safe haven in an unpredictable world The European Commission will enforce its digital rulebook without fear said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Every year, over 3,000 French museums and monuments take part in the Nuit des Musées This major cultural event delights art and heritage enthusiasts who can spend an evening discovering the most beautiful places in our cultural and historical heritage we're looking forward to seeing you on Saturday May 17 2025 at cultural venues across Paris and theIle-de-France region for a magical evening exploring the region's exhibitions For regular museum-goers and heritage monument enthusiasts alike the Nuit des Musées is an opportunity to visit places steeped in history it's impossible to visit all the places taking part in this event here's our selection of not-to-be-missed outings to discover the most beautiful monuments and châteaux in the Paris region magnificent châteaux and monuments are opening their doors to you So make the most of it and discover these places without delay in order to leave his mark on it before bequeathing it to the French state He himself chose the works to be exhibited but there was no precise chronological or thematic sequence and the painter's creative process is dissected the medieval period has always had a real impact on his work The establishment won in the"tradition" category the boulangerie Aux Deux Epis in Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux Still in the"tradition" category, the Bernadette bakery in Meaux came second followed by the De Sousa bakery in Pontault-Combault Another category, that of"regular bread" (white baguette), and another winner with the bakery Aux Douceurs de la Chapelle in La Chapelle-la-Reine, which won all the votes. It was closely followed by the Lebon bakery in Gretz-Armainvilliers and La Paulinette Calmetienne in Chaumes-en-Brie Kirian Rudeaux from the boulangerie du Parc in Chelles took first place in the competition for the best traditional baguette 2025 in Seine-et-Marne Congratulations to all participants and winners GEODIS has announced its plans to acquire temperature-controlled express delivery company trans-o-flex to further develop its freight network in Germany GEODIS has signed an agreement to acquire trans-o-flex a premium express delivery company in Germany specialized in temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceutical products as well as in time-definite delivery of products for cosmetics and high-tech industries the company has been owned by the families of Schoeller and Amberger who have invested to scale it up to a leading specialized distribution player  “The acquisition of trans-o-flex is a key step forward enabling us to increase our footprint in Germany It is consistent with our ambition to strengthen our global end-to-end logistics solutions to support our customers’ growth and geographic development This acquisition will position GEODIS as a leading player in the healthcare market and will significantly enhance our delivery capabilities in Germany a country at the heart of global trade,” said Marie-Christine Lombard trans-o-flex operates Germany’s largest temperature-controlled distribution network specializing in healthcare Trans-o-flex is headquartered in Germany and has recently expanded its activity in Austria which offers opportunities for further development The company employs around 2,000 people across 77 hubs and local agencies which enables the company to offer Express logistics solutions throughout Germany the company has further established its leadership in the temperature-controlled healthcare and premium Express delivery through its widely-recognized quality network and its high reliability of service throughout Germany and Austria.” “I am glad to be part of the continuation of the success story of trans-oflex as vice-chairman of the supervisory board we will scale the trans-o-flex model internationally and thus further increase the benefits for our customers The closing of this deal will be effective after the completion of the usual regulatory approvals Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article he resumed his career in 1922 at the Pasteur Institute in Paris where he remained until he again retired in 1940 While at the Imperial Institute, Winogradsky proposed new methods of studying soil microorganisms, particularly those that fix nitrogen symbiotically in legumes as well as those dispersed in soil In 1893–95 he also discovered Clostridium pasteurianum able to grow in the absence of oxygen) that is able to utilize free nitrogen from the atmosphere in metabolic processes This major cultural event takes place every year in May local museums and monuments open their doors to us So would you like to enjoy the Nuit des Musées without having to drive for miles all evening? Here's a list of all the great things to do in Seine-et-Marne this year stay tuned: this page is updated as we make announcements and discoveries so don't hesitate to consult it regularly to keep up to date with the latest ideas for cultural outings this year Museum Night 2025: dine in a vintage dining car at the living railway museumTo mark Nuit des Musées 2025, the Living Railway Museum in Longueville (77) is organizing a special evening with dinner. [Read more] the galette is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its generous frangipane and golden hue For those undecided about where to eat the famous galette des rois rewarding the best almond galettes in each département of the Paris region It won first prize for the best almond galette in Seine-et-Marne for this year 2025 In second place was the Au Duc de Claye bakery in Claye-Souilly. Douceau who works at Suzy et Arlette's bakery in Fontainebleau You think that free outings are rare in Seine-et-Marne? Think again This vast territory is overflowing with activities that are accessible to all our selection is regularly updated to ensure you don't miss out on anything new Seine-et-Marne rhymes with wide open spaces and exceptional heritage You can set off to conquer picturesque villages push open the doors of châteaux and manor houses open free of charge during special events follow bucolic rivers or observe biodiversity on free outings organized by local associations a vitamin-packed agenda full of good deals awaits you There's always an opportunity to celebrate without spending a thing are you ready to explore Seine-et-Marne in a different way as this list is constantly being updated to bring you even more free events to discover Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town. [Read more] Saint-Mammès, the charming waterside village in Seine-et-Marne (77)Grab your Navigo pass and head off to Seine-et-Marne for a stroll along the quays at Saint-Mammès, a picturesque village in the 77. [Read more] This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here This annual event is organized in many European countries thousands of museums and art venues open their doors to the general public for an evening full of surprises and discoveries hundreds of museums are also taking part in this festive event which aims to give pride of place to art and cultural heritage museums often organize special events to delight visitors Everything is done to bring these centuries-old sites to life you can even enjoy games in the museums during the evening murder parties: young and old alike can discover museum collections in a whole new way thanks to these original fun activities and turn this Night into an unforgettable evening Find out which venues are organizing games during this Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region Note that many sites are accessible by reservation only: plan your cultural and fun evening now have fun in the museums and art venues of Paris and the Ile-de-France region