Welcome to Ferme de Viltain
Nestled in the heart of the Saclay plateau
this is a dairy farm that produces its own dairy products: yoghurts
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In June, it's here that strawberries are picked
it's apples' turn to be picked by budding farmers
and then you are shown how to grow strawberries and apples
each child can pick 500g of strawberries or 5 apples (depending on the season) and leave with a coloring booklet and a gift voucher for a kilo of strawberries or 5 apples
the farm welcomes you with open arms to take a behind-the-scenes look at the milking parlour and calf barns (every day of the year
from 9am to 7pm): if you arrive between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
you can even watch the cows being milked live
If you prefer a guided tour with the farm's professionals
they take place every Wednesday (February to mid-November) at 3pm
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timeless resort has been magnificently restored to showcase its historic buildings
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has officially opened the doors to its newest hotel, the luxurious Dolce by Wyndham Versailles - Domaine du Montcel
Nestled in the outskirts of Paris in famed Domaine du Montcel Park
just minutes from the world-renowned Palace of Versailles
the striking 178-room resort sits on a charming estate in the heart of the beautiful Bièvre Valley and opens just as the world prepares to turn its competitive gaze to Paris this summer
Once the residence of France's famed Oberkampf-Mallet family in the late 1700's
the magnificent resort has been fully renovated to preserve its historic buildings
the latter of which were originally designed by Madam Oberkampf herself
Despite easy access to both Paris and Paris-Orly Airport—both of which are just 30 minutes by train—guests will feel worlds away from the city the moment they arrive
The hotel is a short walk from the Jouy-en-Josas Train Station
travellers can now book a stay in the stunning grounds of the upscale Dolce by Wyndham Versailles
which offers 14 hectares of gardens as well as two top-quality restaurants
a bar with a stunning terrace and a fully-equipped spa and wellness centre
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The Easter egg hunt is a long-established tradition in France
a meaning integrated into Christian festivities celebrating the resurrection of Christ
the Church forbade the consumption of eggs during Lent
so those laid during this period were preserved
The custom of hiding eggs for children to discover dates back to the 18th century
becoming truly popular in the XIXᵉ century with the emergence of playful traditions
Easter eggs then became the focus of treasure hunts in gardens and parks
gradually distancing the practice from its religious significance
as is the case today with numerous egg hunts throughout the Paris region
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To expand and correct the general public’s understanding of toile de Jouy—which encompasses much more than pastoral prints—AD PRO has compiled this explainer on the beloved fabric
toiles de Jouy are the printed fabrics made by Oberkampf at Jouy-en-Josas between 1760 and 1843.” Because many companies were producing similar toile styles before
historians can identify authentic toile de Jouy fabrics by a distinct printer’s mark that was required to be added during production
Interiors at the Auberge du Jeu de Paume feature toile print wallpaper
which was originally intended for clothing
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“They taught us about mythology and literature” and recorded major moments in history
and that storytelling capacity ultimately resulted in more of them being maintained over the years
“Even if people don’t know the name ‘toile de Jouy,’ or Oberkampf
they immediately recognize the motif,” Olivier tells AD PRO
the oldest printed textile was discovered in Mohenjo-daro
The popularity of such textiles in the West came much later: In the 18th century
after trade had expanded between Asia and Europe
printed cotton fabrics imitating textiles from India—became popular in France
Rouart adds that although today many clients prefer toile de Jouy fabrics with a creamy off-white background to convey a sense of history and patina
these textiles were originally intended to be as white as possible
Indiennes also achieved rich colors due to using a mordant technique which helped adhere dyes to the cloth and prevent fading
In order to protect France’s silk industry
“The aristocracy was known to sneak some cotton pieces,” says Olivier
noting Louis XV’s mistress Madame de Pompadour famously had a whole house decorated with “forbidden toile.”
Oberkampf came from a family of dyers and spent years traveling around Europe to educate himself and learn the art of engraving and printing
Heavily inspired by Indian and English fabrics as well as woven silks
the young entrepreneur began printing fabrics on the border between Switzerland and France
In 1759—the same year the cotton prohibition had ended—he transferred his business to Jouy-en-Josas in order to be close to Versailles and the Seine River
(The printing process for toile de Jouy requires large amounts of clean water.)
the printing process was highly labor intensive
making toile a luxury only the aristocracy could afford
Each color of dye required a separate bath
and as many as 20 colors could feature in one pattern
Techniques improved in 1770 with the factory’s introduction of copperplate printing (which Oberkampf discovered after visiting England)
thus allowing for single-color toile print
such as the iconic pastoral scenes we associate with toile de Jouy today
Louis XVI gave Overkampf’s business the Royal Manufactory designation
technology had rapidly expedited production
with the workshop using copper rollers that could make 5,000 meters of fabric per day (many times the output of its human counterpart)
Impressed with Oberkampf’s entrepreneurship
the emperor Napoleon visited his factory and awarded him the Légion d’honneur in 1806
Braquenié was even tapped by Versailles to reissue and print three fabrics to refurnish the small apartments of Marie Antoinette
As was standard for all manufactories at the time
Oberkampf often exchanged ideas and bought or copied engravings from England
could not call Marie Antoinette their client
Oberkampf scaled his company to employ more than 1,000 workers at its peak and found ways to uniquely appeal to aristocracy and eventually the masses all across Europe
He produced toiles specifically for the middle class that would use two or three woodblocks
making them less expensive than the popular copperplate-printed monochrome varieties
Another key part of Oberkampf’s market domination was his creativity
“He knew that the success of his factory depended on the beauty and diversity of his production
He liked to use fashionable things like chinoiseries or the latest operas and novels
because he knew using trendy subjects would increase his sales,” says Rouart on the entrepreneur’s efforts to release products tied to major events
The archivist believes designers remain deeply inspired by toile de Jouy today for its ability to tap into one’s imagination
“When you look at toile de Jouy in an interior
It’s very magical to be with Figaro [from The Marriage of Figaro] or witnessing the first hot-air balloon.”
Oberkampf worked closely with talented engravers and illustrators in his factory’s ateliers to copy existing engravings from books and famous painters of the time
“Jean-Baptiste Huet produced some of the manufactory’s most famous toiles
such as Paul et Virginie and l’Escarpolette [depicting scenes from the story by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre],” says Olivier
“Huet was a painter who specialized in animals
and he produced many motifs for Oberkampf that responded to the general taste for pastorals.”
During the 18th century, decorative toile de Jouy was primarily used for curtains, lit à la duchesse canopy beds, and chairs; the following century it became popular for furnishings and interiors to feature perfectly matching toile de Jouy textiles, “the total look,” as Rouart calls it. Today, toile wallpaper, drapery, and upholstery options are limitless in color and scale
and the pattern has become an integral part of Dior’s contemporary branding across fashion and home
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy frequently works with designers
to teach proper printing techniques and history
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The Toile de Jouy may sound familiar, but do you really know what it is? Take advantage of the 21st Nuit des Musées to get to know this piece of Yvelines heritage. Head for the Musée de la Toile de Jouy on Saturday
This unusual museum reveals all the secrets behind the cotton fabrics printed in Jouy-en-Josas
The museum displays printed fabrics and all the equipment used to print them
as well as the antique designs used to create the characteristic Jouy fabrics
with their red or violet motifs on an ecru or bistre background
the museum houses over 10,000 relics of this period
The museum is also worth a visit for its architecture: located in the Château de l'Eglantine
this 19th-century building has had a chaotic history
and today displays a wide variety of styles
2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 22:00On the occasion of European Museum Night
professionals or amateurs) will have imagined and drawn a motif in line with the announced theme and printed it on a textile in the afternoon
come and see the creations on display and vote for your favorite design
showcasing the work of 5 textile designers to demonstrate the characteristics
The "La Confizerie" brass band will delight us with their lively rhythms and showcase the creations of the textile design challenge
On-site catering with Ferme de Viltain: charcuterie and cheese boards for sale
The Cara Cara Mary Lou dress in Venetian blue
Fitting then that Toile de Jouy is a favorite fabric this summer
referring to Jouy-en-Josas on the outskirts of Paris
The popular book tote from Christian Dior in Toile de Jouy
Cotton was first imported in France between the 16th and 17th centuries
Its popularity was deemed a threat to the French silk and wool industries and was banned in 1686
and cotton became the perfect cloth on which to depict French historical events and populist themes
Toile de Jouy featured scenes of the American Revolution and Western expansion
especially of the experimental pattern variety
a wonderful collection led by three friends
has a charming Venetian toile sprinkled throughout their summer looks
Bunny and Babe hosted the fashionable ladies of the North Shore for a spirited party celebrating Cara Cara and this pattern flattered poolside in both blue and green
Staud’s Wells Dress in China Blue is sprinkled with peacocks and palm trees
Independence Day and Bastille Day celebrations
and getaways from Nantucket to Newport Beach
Even Banana Republic is on the action with a subtle safari print that’s sure to become a collector’s item
2008 Dita Von Tease in Vivienne Westwood from 1996
A bit of advice for anyone who falls in love with a toile frock
A Vivienne Westwood design from 1996 was a hit then and is just as sought-after now
Searches on 1st Dibs show stratospheric resale prices
The Instagram posts of triumphant buyers show why toile is truly timeless
Making the most of the Fondation's insistence on blurring the boundaries of design
the exhibition includes 'Kelvin 40' by Marc Newson
Courtesy of the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
In the foreground: 'Projet pour le Kinshasa du troisième millenaire' by Bodys Isek Kingelez
On the back wall: 'J'aime la couleur' by Chéri Samba
On the far wall: 'Vague Border at the Edge of Time/Space Project
The Primeval Fireball: The Project for Projects' by Cai Guo-Qiang
the Fondation Cartier has produced a book with Thames & Hudson that celebrates its myriad projects and cultural achievements
In the Fondation's early days it was located in Jou-en-Josas
the Fondation Cartier has been housed in an airy building (pictured) filled with light that was designed by the architect Jean Nouvel
Inside the museum's greenhouse-esque ground floor
which encourages the garden into the space
The tome has multiple mini inserts within its pages - this one features an illustrated map by Francois Boisrond of the original Jouy-en-Josas property
The model is from the 'Exhibition Un Monde Reel' by Diller + Scofidio
'Dragon-Explosion on Issey Miyake Pleats Please (Performance)' by Cai Quo-Qiang
The Fondation's latest colouring book series 'Coloriages Avec' is
his drawings marry architectural plans and botanical doodles
Jean Nouvel's illustrations of the building are also featured in edition #8 of the 'Coloages Avec' colouring book
Another Jean Nouvel illustration of his gallery's interior
the book appeals to both the young and old
and is available from the Fondation's gift shop
Over the years the Fondation has curated some 150 solo or thematic exhibitions
This smaller book celebrates some of the artwork that has produced for these programmes
collages exhibition posters for Francesca Woodman and Issey Miyake among others
Another page from 2004 features designs for exhibitions of the work of Marc Newson and Jean Paul Gaultier
Posters from Juergen Teller's 2006 'Do You Know What I Mean' exhibition
and David Lynch's 2007 'The Air is on Fire'
More artwork from 2011's 'Moebius Transe For Me' (left) and Ron Mueck's 2013 exhibition (right)
the Fondation will be staging a photography exhibiton showcasing works from its archive including: 'Chasseurs et Chamans' by Raymond Depardon
will also be exhibited as part of this show
the Fondation is there to lend the brand's cultural collateral through its impressive commissioning of new work and a collection that now comprises over 1,300 pieces from artist Richard Artschwager to photographer Francesca Woodman
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The new MBA Building for the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) is located on the prestigious school’s campus
close to the historic Paris suburb of Jouy-en-Josas
The visionary original 1964 design of the campus had been compromised over the years
resulting in an incoherent accumulation of buildings with no clear focus nor sense of direction
This construction is the first stage in the implementation of a large-scale master plan to meet the demands of growing student and faculty numbers
Besides providing teaching facilities for the Master of Business Administration course as well as rehousing its general services
the building had to serve as a new gateway into the educational grounds
reinforcing HEC’s image as one of Europe’s top business schools
Planning requirements stipulated a low building volume set back a certain distance from the site’s boundaries
The main mass is broken up into a series of blocks that on plan are staggered along the long axis
This movement enriches the volumetric composition of the project and helps to create a diverse and dynamic public space on the south side of the building
The same variety characterizes the interior
the rigorous program of which is laid out in multiple halls of different sizes and features
The main entrance leads into a large central foyer which is considered as a vital space for meeting
beyond its practical and gestural functions
the corners of the staggered prisms are freed up and can be used as communal rest and study spaces
The building envelope unifies a heterogeneous interior and a variety of programmatic elements within a single continuous skin
The palette of materials – aluminum for the curtain wall and exposed concrete indoors – refers to the 1960s campus blocks
is made of successive modules of 800 mm and 500 mm
separated by narrow protrusions that give depth and sculptural force to the building’s front
Narrow horizontal bands in aluminum express the increasing story heights between floor slabs
further unifying the composition of blocks
The structural and enclosure strategies also play a role in optimizing energy performance
Exposing the concrete structure within takes advantage of the material’s thermal mass
This is facilitated by the aluminum mesh ceiling
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Paris
Extension du Campus de “Hautes Etudes Commerciales” (HEC)
Andrew Phillips (director director); Jan Vermeulen (director de proyecto project architect)
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Mitochondrial DNA sequences are frequently transferred into the nuclear genome
generating nuclear mitochondrial DNA sequences (NUMTs)
We obtained 499 alignment matches covering 340.2 kbp of the yak nuclear genome
we identified 167 NUMT regions with a total length of ~ 503 kbp
We discovered copies of all mitochondrial regions and found that most NUMT regions are intergenic or intronic and mostly untranscribed
98 different NUMT regions from domestic yak showed high homology with cow and/or wild yak genomes
suggesting selection or hybridization between domestic/wild yak and cow
To rule out the possibility that the identified NUMTs could be artifacts of the domestic yak genome assembly
we validated experimentally five NUMT regions by PCR amplification
As NUMT regions show high similarity to the mitochondrial genome can potentially pose a risk to domestic yak DNA mitochondrial studies
special care is therefore needed to select primers for PCR amplification of mitochondrial DNA sequences
included one NUMT sharing homologies with mitochondrial ND5 gene and generating a false mitochondrial variant believed to be responsible for hearing loss
It is therefore important to identify nuclear sequences of mitochondrial origin
NUMTs in domestic yak can possibly affect the previous domestication and introgression studies
we present the first study of NUMTs in the domestic yak genome
This study will therefore allow a more accurate analysis of the mitogenome of this yak species
respectively) were also retrieved from Genbank
using 50 ng of genomic DNA from a male domestic yak of Mongolian origins
200 μM of each dNTP and 1.0 μM of each PCR primer
The following touchdown cycling protocol was used: 95 °C for 2 min followed by 13 cycles of 95 °C for 1 min
1 min of annealing (the annealing temperature was progressively lowered from 68 to 56 °C in steps of 1 °C every cycle) and 72 °C for 2 min
These initial cycles were followed by 30 cycles of 95 °C for 1 min
and a final extension step at 72 °C for 5 min
PCR products were analysed by electrophoresis on an 1% agarose gel to verify the expected length of amplicons
The nucleotide sequences of the amplicons were subsequently determined using Sanger sequencing (Eurofins Genomics)
All sequences were visually inspected using Chromas (Technelysium) and then aligned to the BosGru3.0 domestic yak reference genome sequence using blastn
Distribution of NUMTs (alignment matches) across all chromosomes.
Dot plot representing the alignment of a large nuclear mitochondrial DNA sequence (Y.3.84) with the domestic yak mitogenome. Sequences of the mitochondrial genome and of the sequence of the NUMT region are plotted on X axis and Y axis respectively. The positions indicated in the axes of the dot plot start at 1 and go to the complete length of the sequence. Therefore, dot plot representation is not on the same scale for the X and Y axes.
Number of nuclear mitochondrial DNA sequences containing
each region of the domestic yak mitogenome
We compared the location of the 167 NUMT regions using the latest gene annotation of the domestic yak. NUMTs are mostly located in non-genic regions. We identified only 48 NUMT regions overlapping with 46 genes (45 NUMT regions) and 3 pseudogenes (3 NUMT regions; Supplementary material—Table S4)
We found that 31 NUMT regions overlapping with genes are located in introns
NUMT region Y1.7 is located within intron 3 of TNFSF10
All remaining NUMTs contains 5′ or 3′ untranslated regions
located on chromosome 10 and 10.7 kb long encompasses the full sequence of a novel single-exon gene (ENSBGRG00000022824) encoding a 112 amino-acid protein
This gene is conserved in several mammalian species
Interestingly none of these refseq_rna sequences share significant homology to the mitochondrial genome
however at least six of these refseq_rna sequence contain domains associated to mitochondrial proteins (e.g
We did not find significant matches between the sequences of NUMTs and ESTs
only 74 ESTs from domestic yak are currently deposited in NCBI databases
all generated from a single mammary gland sample
The results of these sequence comparisons suggest the possibility that some of the NUMT regions we identified contain elements that might be transcribed
In order to further examine the possible transcription of the identified NUMTs
we predicted with ORF Finder open reading frames located within the sequences of each NUMT region
containing a start codon but without a stop codon
The remaining part of those predicted ORFs may be found in the nuclear sequences flanking these NUMT regions
We found 110 different conserved protein domains
most of these protein domains are shared with proteins encoded by the mitochondrial genome (e.g
PCR amplification of 5 NUMT regions with genomic DNA
Therefore special care should be taken when selecting primers for PCR amplification of mitochondrial DNA
Analyses used as raw data publicly available data (i.e. the genome reference sequences of the domestic yak, of the wild yak and of the cow, in addition to the domestic yak mitochondrial sequence, see “Material and method” section)
All data supporting the findings of this study are available as part of the article and no additional source data are required
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Translocation of mitochondrial DNA into the nuclear genome blurs phylogeographic and conservation genetic studies in seabirds
Bringing to light nuclear-mitochondrial insertions in the genomes of nocturnal predatory birds
Survey of mitochondrial sequences integrated into the bovine nuclear genome
Identification and characterisation of mitochondrial sequences integrated into the ovine nuclear genome
Comparisons between mitochondrial genomes of domestic goat (Capra hircus) reveal the presence of numts and multiple sequencing errors
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Origin of mitochondrial DNA diversity of domestic yaks
Mitochondrial DNA sequence diversity and origin of Chinese domestic yak
Mitogenomic diversity and phylogeny analysis of yak (Bos grunniens)
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The actor exhibits a contemporary twist on classic Toile de Jouy wallpaper – it's the perfect way to bring a small space alive
Jurassic Park and Toile de Jouy print are two timeless fixtures in culture
but ever since we saw a recent social media post
the two have been intertwined in our minds
Allow us to explain: Emilie Goldblum, AKA actor Jeff Goldblum's wife, shared a photo on her Instagram page of the couple's walk-in closet
and our eyes were immediately drawn to the wallcovering
A post shared by Emilie Goldblum (@emiliegoldblum)
A print that has been used for (literal) decades
which automatically adds a vintage touch to any space
'The term "Toile de Jouy" refers to a specific type of printed fabric that originated in the French town of Jouy-en-Josas in 1760,' explains designer Nina Lichtenstein
traditionally depicting idyllic scenes of rural life
was first produced by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf
The early designs often featured romanticized pastoral themes
the pattern became immensely popular throughout Europe.'
When it comes to the choice of space, Toile de Jouy, with its intricate and illustrative features, works just as well in a small bathroom as it does in a large office – so while Goldblum's closet is small
'Toile de Jouy wallpaper is an instant way to create a statement in any room,' Lichtenstein says
consider covering all four walls in a room like a study or bedroom
This immersive approach works beautifully in smaller spaces
where the pattern can wrap the room in its narrative charm
consider using Toile de Jouy as an accent wall or within a niche to add character without overwhelming the space.'
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Though Toile de Jouy is a bold wallpaper choice
Lichtenstein encourages mixing and matching patterns for a unique room appearance
Toile de Jouy pairs surprisingly well with other patterns,' she says
or even florals in complementary colors can create a dynamic
The key is to keep the color palette cohesive
allowing the different patterns to harmonize rather than compete.'
this blush pink toile wallpaper is a statement-making wallcovering
We recommend incorporating Toile de Jouy print in a modern space
as it adds some vintage flair with its old-school
and minimalist furniture for a balanced look
Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.
Dior’s toile de jouy print has become synonymous with the brand’s DNA
leave it to the newly-minted Dior girl and K-pop megastar Haerin to not only sport the historic print but make it entirely her own
the NewJeans singer proved that florals for spring aren’t so groundbreaking after all
Haerin stepped out to the French brand’s latest collection launch in the perfect teatime dress
Her strapless number featured an off-the-shoulder neckline
But the true star of her mini was its black and white toile motif
The piece featured images of flora and fauna
and carried a certain je ne sais quois that’s hard to come by in other prints
Haerin accented her mini dress with a Lady Dior bag
and wicker sandal heels fit for a trip to the French Riviera
A distant cousin of gingham and an even more distant relative of plaid
the pastoral toile de jouy originated in the Parisian suburb of Jouy-en-Josas in the late 1700s
Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has made the motif a cornerstone of her work
and Haerin’s summertime dress continues that tradition
Since officially signing on as an ambassador with the French brand
Haerin has quickly become one of the more buzzed-about “Dior Girls.” Just last month
New York for the label’s pre-fall runway show
she took her place on the front row—alongside the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy
and Michelle Williams—while wearing an off-the-shoulder top and a toile de jouy maxi skirt
And as the NewJeans star continues to develop her ambassadorship
there’s no telling as to what she has up her toule de jouy-printed sleeve next
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In Paris and throughout theÎle-de-France region, we're getting ready to take advantage of a wide panorama of outings for all targets: families
friends or solo - there's something for everyone
for those of you who can't resist the call of good deals
the Nuit des Musées will be taking place on Saturday
Like Paris, the Ile-de-France region also boasts a sublime heritage, including numerous artists' studios and maisons des Illustres. This time, we're taking you to Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines region
to push open the doors of the home of former 3rd Republic Council President and writer Leon Blum and his wife
Concert by students of the Conservatoire de Versailles Grand ParcSaturday
2025 - 18:00 ⤏ 18:45As part of Nuit des Musées 2025
students from the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Versailles grand Parc invite you to attend their concert in the garden of the Maison Léon Blum*
you'll be able to listen to several children's and adult ensembles
before visiting the museum (exceptionally open until 10pm
the concert will take place inside the museum
join us for a guided tour of the Maison Léon Blum
take time to discover the life and times of Léon Blum
an illustrious figure from the first half of the 20th century
which has remained virtually unchanged since his death in 1950
Exceptional museum opening until 10pm (free admission)
Follow us as we discover the cultural nuggets ofthe Paris region. Today's topic? The Musée de la Toile de Jouy
nestled in the charming town of Jouy-en-Josas (78)
Created in 1977 to perpetuate Oberkampf's work
the museum is entirely dedicated to toile de Jouy
the famous cotton fabric printed with floral and character motifs
The institution has been housed in the Château de l'Églantine since 1991
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy offers a true immersion into the heart of production at the Manufacture Oberkampf (1760-1843)
This factory revolutionized the Frenchtextile industry by introducing innovative techniques for the production of printed cotton fabrics
It quickly became a benchmark for quality and creativity
brightly-colored designs seducing the most prestigious customers
from the royal court of Versailles to the Parisian Maisons de Haute Couture
A visit to the museum begins with a stroll through the Oberkampf family's inspired interiors
where furnishings are adorned with the precious printed fabrics
This is followed by a dozen or so areas showcasing one-of-a-kind fashion and decor pieces
in a veritable creative journey from the time of 18th-century makers to today's designers
toile de Jouy is used in the collections of major brands such as Dior and Chloé
This educational trail also reveals the manufacturing process behind the iconic fabric
videos and schematic explanations lining certain walls
But the museum is much more than a place to preserve and contemplate the fabric
It's also the venue forexhibitions by contemporary artists inspired by the toile de Jouy and its poetic universe
as well as a meeting place for enthusiasts interested in lectures and creative workshops
brimming with colorful souvenirs: cushion covers
If you're planning a trip to the Musée de la Toile de Jouy
why not take advantage of the opportunity to go on a pleasant trail walk
which stops off at the Château de l'Églantine
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the 2019 collection features one and two-piece swimming suits with red
and taupe stripes along with other silhouettes that embrace the Toile de Jouy pattern
A play off the famous “J’adore Dior,” tagline
the one-pieces feature the words “J’ADIOR IBIZA” and “J’ADIOR SAINT TROPEZ” written across the upper body
can you only wear those bathing suits in the corresponding destinations
All this time we’ve been focusing on how to dress like a Parisian (boring) when we should have been focusing on countryside-inspired looks
who amongst us hasn’t fantasized about living a simple life in the French countryside
have all used Toile de Jouy in their collections
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Katy Kelleher
a writer who covers color and fashion trends for The Paris Review and the New York Times Magazine
“Toile has been popular in North America for as long as North America has been known as North America
It was very popular in the early colonies,” she says
“Toile fabric and toile wallpaper can be found in historic houses throughout New England
people really liked certain colors—varieties of red
pink—which is why the Dior pieces look so traditional
The color palette is in line with what early toile prints would look like,” Katy continues
who inserts tropes of black bodies into historical mediums (such as cut-paper silhouettes)
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Sheila writes about the Harlem Toile design on her website: “As an African American living in Harlem
I have always been intrigued and inspired by the historical narrative of the decorative arts
especially traditional French toile with its pastoral motifs from the late 1700s
I'm entertained by the stories these patterns tell and the questions they sometimes raise
But after searching for many years for the perfect toile for my own home
I decided that it quite simply didn’t exist.”
a couple dancing to a beatbox wearing traditional colonial garb
Sheila’s Harlem Toile design has been displayed at The Studio Museum In Harlem
the Museum of Art and Design in New York City
and even the actual Musée De La Toile De Jouy in Jouy-en Josas
While at first glance the print appears pretty and old-fashioned
Katy explains that’s what makes it fun to subvert with bright neon colors and unexpected uses—such as Dior’s bikini
“A toile bikini is subversive in its own way—here's a pattern you see on quilts
you put that on your nipples tied by little strings?” she says
There’s something inherently funny about little French farmers traipsing across your body in a Dior swimsuit
Since we know a bit more about the history of Toile de Jouy
we can’t wait to rock our new farmhouse-chic look at the beach or pool this summer
who’s putting their coins towards one of Dior cute swimsuits
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The French term "toile de jouy" translates as the "cloth from Jouy-en-Josas," a chintz-producing town in the south-west suburbs of Paris
and it refers to a specific style of textile that was used for both clothing and furnishings
These monochromatic printed textiles were originally created in the 18th century by Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf
a French naturalized German industrialist in Jouy-en-Josas
They were famous for their illustrations of rustic scenes of country life
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This is the first time an exhibition specifically on Toile de Jouy has been held in Japan
and it includes exhibits that trace the textile's origins to medieval tapestries and Indian cottons
including bakery chain Paul and Nina's tea room
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The Bunkamura Museum of Art; 2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Shibuya Stn. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri., Sat. till 9 p.m.). ¥1,400. 03-5777-8600; www.bunkamura.co.jp/english
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Photographed by Willy Vanderperre, Vogue, July 2019About an hour’s walk south of Versailles sits the French village of Jouy-en-Josas, the location from which the Toile de Jouy print gets its name
The iconic pattern splashed all over the best toile dresses has been around since the 18th century (originally made in Ireland before it became popular in France) and is characterized by its thinly illustrated pastoral scenes
It’s a rare and romantic example of an aesthetic maintaining its relevance for hundreds of years and one ripe for a revival
Kick it up a notch with this saturated shade of blue.
A gathered bodice and flowing ribbons add to the toile print’s romance.
Ideal for a poolside cocktail party, preferably in Positano.
Named after the Ho’okipa beach in Hawaii, this Toile de Jouy dress would pair well with a straw bag and a tropical beverage.
A departure from the expected blue and red, this forest green dress is the perfect summer wedding guest dress.
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no one imagined that the microorganisms in our gut could play an important role in our health
scientists are highlighting the links with many diseases
paving the way for a real revolution in our approach to health
Recent discoveries show that the links between microbiota and health are numerous
The good news is that there are ways to take care of our microbiota and preserve our interactions with it
A look at the key factors for a life in symbiosis
The French Gut is a national contribution on the gut microbiota
Map and understand the heterogeneity of French healthy gut microbiota
as well as their deviations in chronic diseases
collect of 100,000 faecal samples and associated nutritional and clinical
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The "Prion Task Force" has received the INRA Science with an Impact Award for 2018
the task force carries out research on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs)
of which the best-known example is mad cow disease
and save farms and livestock industries from the menace of TSEs
The last 20 years have flown by,” says Olivier Andréoletti
a veterinarian and pathologist who joined the team early on
"We were exhilarated by the possibilities: the research slate was blank." Human Rezaei
we worked together to define concepts and create tools that we could use to better understand prion diseases." A geneticist focused on in vivo models
"And we always had complete trust in each other." Even as they receive this award
which recognises fundamental research with crucial societal impacts
the scientists will not rest on their laurels because so much remains to be done
"The concepts and tools we have developed for prion diseases can help researchers take a new look at other diseases that are caused by protein accumulation in the brain
such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's," explains Vincent Béringue
which was neither a parasite nor a micro-organism
the situation seemed impossible in March 1996 when the "mad cow” crisis turned the spotlight on a rare disease that can be transmitted to humans via contaminated food
also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)
causes an uncommon and incurable disease in humans known as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD)
It is part of the same disease group as classical Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
more than 12,000 cases of BSE were declared per month in the UK
The crisis resulted in a series of economic consequences: herds of livestock were slaughtered
the European Union placed an embargo on UK-produced beef
consumers developed a long-lasting mistrust of the food industry
and the ability of the EU to ensure food safety and security was called into question
The ability of BSE to move from cattle to humans raised suspicions about other TSEs
Scientists were confronted with a barrage of questions: what was this new pathogen
a type of protein naturally found in humans and other mammals
Prions are misfolded versions of a common protein
but this structural difference can render them pathogenic
allowing the "contamination" to spread among neighboring proteins
What can be done to prevent prion diseases
no hypothesis is off the table when working on prions." Since its beginnings
the group has worked to eradicate prion diseases in livestock and to reduce the risk of their occurrence in humans
where infections are linked to contaminated food or medical procedures involving infected tissue
Six million euros of public and private funding will be invested in this work
which will allow the group to acquire greater expertise and international visibility in the field of prion research
as well as to train the next generation of scientists
Thirty EU-funded projects are being established in collaboration with more than 30 labs outside of France
"INRA has committed itself fully to ensuring that advances are made at all levels
from the lab to the field." This research is also helping to inform public policy and has contributed to more than 150 sets of recommendations issued by French
Taking a new look at Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
a herd of sheep naturally infected by scrapie in the 1990s provided the researchers with an unprecedented tool for studying TSEs in a natural host
animal genetics laboratories in Toulouse managed to decipher the genetic determinants of scrapie resistance in sheep
"Thanks to these discoveries,” comments Jean-Michel Elsen
"nearly 1 million sheep were genotyped for the prion protein gene
The information gleaned was used to restructure breeding programmes at the national scale
in collaboration with IDELE* and the sheep breeding industry
An EU-scale programme was then developed." As a result
the incidence of scrapie in French livestock has fallen drastically over the past 15 years
a highly vulnerable sheep breed in the Pyrenees (the red-headed Manex) has been saved
in vivo animal models were used in the laboratory to study the prions causing TSEs in humans and other animals
which included characterising their pathogenicity
it only takes one or two prions to cause disease
although the process can take 50 to 60 years in humans,” comment Vilotte and Béringue
we have been able to reproduce disease development but on an accelerated scale." Since 2001
the task force has published more than 300 articles on prion diversity and infection dynamics
The risk of food-related transmission has significantly declined in the cattle
and goat industries thanks to the implementation of drastic health and safety measures
it is very likely that there remain asymptomatic carriers of vCJD (e.g.
someone develops inherited or sporadic CJD
hospitals put into place very strict measures for preventing the transmission of prion diseases via blood transfusions
As a result of its numerous collaborations
INRA has developed innovative methods for detecting BSE and vCJD prions and for evaluating transmission risks
rapid assessment tests that do not require animal cells
This research can thus inform our understanding of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
TSEs emerged in cervids in Scandinavia and dromedaries in North Africa
They identified the prion types responsible for the diseases as well as the tissues at risk
and urinary tract (in the case of the cervids)
Certain questions crop up every time a new TSE is identified: are these prions dangerous for humans
"They all are a bit dangerous...the species barrier is breaking down between humans and animals,” remark the scientists
whose work espouses the One Health approach
which recognises the connections among animal health
The "Prion Task Force” comprises research teams and resources from four INRA centres—Jouy-en-Josas
and Tours—and represents four scientific divisions—Animal Health
Chemical Food Safety and Consumer Behaviour
The following research teams are involved:
The "4 parts per 1000" initiative proposes to increase organic matter contents and encourage carbon sequestration in soils
through the application of appropriate farming and forestry practices
The Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture
Food Security and Climate Change (FACCE-JPI) has published its new brochure and a flyer on soil management in the context of climate change mitigation
The brochure presents the achievements and future actions of FACCE-JPI and includes several key interviews
The flyer highlights some of the research projects that are part of the 'FACCE-JPI Multi-Partner Call on Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research'
Both documents were presented at the International Conference on Agricultural GHG Emissions and Food Security organised by GRA and FACCE-JPI in Berlin (10-13 September 2018)
Rut Carballido-López is the winner of a 2017 Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC)
The award will provide 1.9 million euros to fund her team’s research on the morphogenesis of bacteria
and ultimately to open up new doors to finding different modes of action for antibiotics
The Bibliome-MaIAGE team and INRA's Scientific and Technical Information Delegation (DIST) are contributing to the European OpenMinTeD infrastructure project
the objective of which is to set up an online IT platform
encouraging and facilitating the use of text and data mining technologies for research
Faced with the upsurge in the quantities of published scientific knowledge
researchers have an increasing need of tools to help them quickly analyze texts and extract accurate data
Text mining technologies have been developed to meet this expectation
the devices have been designed by taking into account the specificities of the research fields
the types of text to be treated or the desired analysis
resulting in a fragmented landscape of incompatible text mining solutions
Create a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing on text-mining
The objective of the European OpenMinTeD project
is to create a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing on text mining for scientists in all fields
with the Bibliome-MaIAGE team and the DIST
is involved in the project along with 16 other academic partners whose contributions are coordinated by the Athena Research and Innovation Centre (ARC)
The consortium is working on the integration of resources (scientific literature and annotation resources) and text mining software components
facilitating their reuse by making them interoperable
INRA's contribution to OpenMinTeD is to bring and integrate Alvis technologies developed by the Bibliome team over many years
The design of the platform being guided by use cases
this contribution fits more broadly into the design and implementation of innovative applications in the fields of agriculture and food
With INRA units in food microbiology and the Migale bioinformatics platform
Bibliome-MaIAGE team and DIST have set up the Florilege application
Its objective is to bring together in a unified representation public information (from databases and scientific articles) on the positive flora of foods (useful for processing
Two other use cases have been developed by Bibliome-MaIAGE and DIST
The first was developed in collaboration with the Info Genomic Research Unit (URGI) within the WheatIS application
an integrated information system on wheat phenotypes and genotypes
built with the Institute of Plant Sciences Paris-Saclay on the "SeeDev" application
integrates data from the "FLAGdb++" plant genome database
with the regulations involved in the development of Arabidopsis thaliana seed extracted from scientific publications
This allows researchers not only to obtain information on the activity of genes during seed development (their interactions or the proteins they produce
for example) but also to have access to the scientific texts describing this activity
Each of these innovative services integrates experimental data
expert data and data extracted en masse by OpenMinTeD from text
The last OpenMinTeD consortium meeting took place from 12 to 14 February 2018 at INRA research centre in Jouy-en-Josas
joined by Open Access communities providing content and text mining IT communities
are currently completing the integration of their applications and components into the platform
which will be officially launched on 24 May 2018 in Brussels
Extraction and formalization of knowledge from text
The Bibliome group's objective is the development of new methods and technologies for the extraction and formalisation of fine-grained information and knowledge from textual documents, e.g. scientific papers
The methods are mainly based on Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning algorithms.
The application to Life Science and Agriculture requires new integrative approaches that interlink textual data with other experimental data to be exploited together in analysis tools and bioinformatics platforms
It also requires a user-friendly interface for the training of the text-mining tools
the vizualisation and curation of their results
Text-mining in a focused domain from small corpora uses external resources such as nomenclatures
The Bibliome group also develops methods for designing vocabularies and ontologies
The use of such formal resources contributes to the linking with other data
The Bibliome group has organized shared tasks on bacteria biotopes and on gene regulation in microorganisms and in plants since 2005 (e.g
Bibliome's web site
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