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 […]
In Castle Shopping at the Chateau of Fontainebleau
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 […]
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 […]
It’s Champagne Time with Chassenay d’Arce
Chassenay d’Arce has the largest vineyard of all of the cooperatives in Champagne with 315 hectares (778 acres) stretching out over 14 villages in the Côte des Bar region of Champagne country. […]
Nature in Nature
Paris, France — It is one of the lush, nature-filled places in Paris, the Luxembourg Garden home to the French Senate, an orchid collection, a fruit orchard and honey-producing bee hives. It […]
It’s Diamonds and Pearls Time
Paris, France —The pearl jewelry of French designer Isabelle Langlois seems to roll out of the waves and the mist of the sea. The French jeweler usually works in precious gemstones but […]
Joyful Jewelry
Paris, France — A coral griffon paved with emeralds, amethysts and diamonds tentatively raises a paw. The gleaming nights of Persepolis come to life with violet amethysts and diamonds and deep purple […]
Made in France: Spread Your Wings with Akillis
Paris, France — It is a parade of colors from the Parisian jewelry house of Akillis. Deep greens, London blues and heady purple mark the collection called Spread Your Wings, described by […]
The Pacific Chronicles, Loti’s Specific Pacific Chronicles
Rochefort, France — Writer, naval officer, member of the Academy and inveterate collector, Pierre Loti was born in the scenic French town of Rochefort on the country’s Atlantic coast in 1850. His […]
The Gourmet Gazette 