A cultural stroll through Paris with actor Jacques Gamblin and singer Hiba Tawaji
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This week on Paris des Arts, Valérie Fayolle meets with the talented actor and writer Jacques Gamblin, as he releases his novel "Mère à l'horizon". He takes us to Paris's Centquatre cultural centre, a creative hub popular with art lovers. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Franco-Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji's creative process, as she records a new album. Finally, we shine a spotlight on the paintings of artist Alexandre Bakker.
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