DOSSIER

"The Castafiore Emerald": Hergé’s Take on Vaudeville

"The Castafiore Emerald" is a uniquely unconventional album in the Tintin series. Unlike traditional adventure stories, this is a domestic farce set entirely within Marlinspike Hall. Hergé draws on the mechanics of French vaudeville: misunderstandings, repetition, restless motion without real progress, and a gentle satire of fame and the media.

DOSSIER

Tintin and the discovery of artifacts

As we delve into the Tintin albums, mischievous details catch our eye: age-old frescoes, statuettes with forgotten purposes, and lost ancient treasures… Mere trinkets to some, invaluable artifacts to others. Yet, they never fail to intrigue.

HERGÉ MUSEUM

First Sunday of the month

Come to visit the Musée Hergé this Sunday May 4th!

NEWS

A thought for Hergé

Forty-two years ago, Georges Remi – alias Hergé – passed away.

DOSSIER

Disguises and subterfuges

Carnival season is in full swing across Europe, filling the streets with masks and costumes. What better time to focus on an unexpected master of disguise: Tintin. Though rare, his clever disguises reveal his knack for subterfuge, turning deception into a true art of adventure.

DOSSIER

Nights in China

A recurring theme in Hergé's work, night-time scenes occupy a special place in the Chinese adventures of his young reporter. This month's dossier sheds light on the fascinating shadows that punctuate "The Blue Lotus".

EXHIBITION

In China with Tintin

To mark the anniversary of Tintin's debut, and the release of the colourised version of the book, the Hergé Museum is offering its visitors a new temporary exhibition on the theme of "The Blue Lotus".

BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

3 questions to... Tchang Yifei and Dominique Maricq

To mark the publication of the book ‘Tchang Tchong-Jen. Artiste voyageur’, tintin.com interviewed Tchang Yifei and Dominique Maricq to find out a little more about the life and work of Hergé's friend.

NEWS

Questions for a... Tintinophile !

To mark the release of the colourised version of the album ‘The Blue Lotus’, tintin.com is offering you the chance to test your in-depth knowledge of the subject with a quiz.