Grasse, France —As the sun of Indian summer continues to shine brightly in the south of France, an array of fine art exhibitions in the city of Grasse, known internationally for its […]
The Art and Class of Fragonard
A Delightful Day Just Four Stops Away
Yerres, France —It’s one of those hidden gems of the Greater Paris region tucked away in a greenery-filled corner south of the French capital and just a 20-minute, four stop train ride […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Gourmet Fare Find: the Rugby Dessert
Paris, France — When two French institutions come together with the World Rugby Cup, which kicked off in France on September 8th, the result is rather unsurprisingly gastronomic. The great French house […]
In Castle Shopping at the Chateau of Fontainebleau
Some of the great places to shop in and around Paris for highly original objects are the boutiques of the Rmn-Grand Palais which are found in museums and monuments throughout France. The […]
Fontainebleau: A Family Affair
Fontainebleau, France — It is one of the fabulous castles of France, Fontainebleau just a 40-minute train ride from Paris. This castle was called home by all of the monarchs of France […]
It’s Champagne Time: With Dom Ruinart’s Irresistible Vintage Rosé
It was a dry summer in 2009 in Champagne country and it was a very good year with that rainless summer that was not too hot. It followed on the heels of […]
Moments in Time: Mach 2 Time
It was back in 2000 that Federico Restrepo dreamed up a watch design while he was flying at twice the speed of sound, that is to say at Mach 2 speed on […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: A Dry White Wine Made Surprisingly in Sauternes
Sauternes. That majestic and mythical wine. The wine that played a role in the The Great Gatsby when Daisy drank a bottle when regretting her decision to marry Tom Buchanan. You have […]
Moments in Time: HYT’s Precious Gemstone Tourbillon Time
A groundbreaking conical tourbillon, high jewelry know-how and animated precious stones come together for this jewel box of a watch from the house of HYT. The house’s Conical Tourbillon Infinity Sapphires is […]
Meanderings in the Marais
Paris, France — It is one of the historic hearts of Paris, filled with distinguished manor houses, mainstream and offbeat museums, art galleries and cultural institutions. The Marais, practically in the center […]
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