A lush mother-of-pearl dial in midnight blue, dramatic dustings of diamonds, sparkling stars, a diamond paved dial and the brilliantly decorated tourbillons, a mechanism developed by the Swiss-French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet and […]
Moments in Time: Breguet’s Classique Tourbillon Time
A Joyful Jewel-Filled Journey
Paris, France — Paris was an open-air jewelry box throughout the month of October as the Parcours Bijoux (Bijoux Pathway) brought some 250 contemporary jewelry makers, creators, artists and designers to museums, […]
A Gourmet Gazette Gourmet Coffee Find: the illy Art Collection
Paris, France — As The Paris Art Week draws to a close and with it Asia Now, dedicated to contemporary Asian art, fortunately some things remain, notably the illy Art Collection. The […]
Révélations Emerige, A Hit Again
Paris, France — Colorful paintings, fantastical sculptures, assemblies of objects and video installations are among the intriguing and inviting creations being showcased in the aptly named Révélations show of the Fondation Emerige […]
A Colorful Paradise In a Parisian Palace
Paris, France — They are two of the greatest contemporary artists out there in the field today and their works are being juxtaposed inside a luminous 20th century architectural masterpiece, the Palais […]
Brive-la-Gaillarde and the Fabulous Fat Fairs
It’s one of those unsung heroes of French gastronomy and heritage. The picturesque town of Brive-la-Gaillarde, often called just Brive, nestled 300 miles (480 kilometres) south of Paris in the rural Corrèze […]
Critic’s Choice: Elena’s Cheery Chibi-chans
Paris, France — These are joyful, uplifting works, something we can all use a dose of right now. Colorful critters sometimes riding on the crest of a wave have come to Paris […]
Critic’s Choice: The Brilliant Bambi Show
Paris, France — Bambi is one of the most endearing characters out of our childhood story books and later on Disney Studios. The beloved story of a roe deer fawn began back […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Cocktail Find: Gin-Time at the Hôtel de Crillon
Paris, France —This is a bold and botanical gin made from grapes from the good earth of France and then distilled in England, the cradle of fine gin-making. Distilled from pressed Grand […]
Moments in Time: Bucherer and Girard-Perregaux Time
Paris, France — This is understated luxury at its very best. A dial with the always eye-catching Clous de Paris pattern, a polished, brushed and ultra-light 904L steel bracelet components for maximum […]
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