Paris, France — La Monnaie de Paris, the French mint, sits majecticalsy on the banks of the Seine in Paris. It is arguably the oldest manufacture still in operation in the world […]
The Art of Money, Money, Money
It’s Champagne Time with a Rare Experience
Paris, France —Art, a vintage year champagne and a luxurious 5-star hotel all come together to offer a unique experience in the heart of Paris and possibly one of the city’s best […]
Ramses, Ramses the Great
Paris, France — Builder, warrior, he brought peace and prosperity to the ancient Egyptians and plenty of gold and artifacts as well. The civilization of Ancient Egypt reached its apogee during the […]
The Shimmering Summer from Ashaha
Left to right: Snake ring, Rainbow Tennis bracelet in 14k gold and topazes, another take on the snake ring all from the Shiraz collection from the house of Ashaha. Photos courtesy Ashaha. […]
Into the Heart of Holistic Healing
Paris, France — Art is recognized as a form of therapy, often playing a role in hospital wards or retirement homes. But just going to a museum to see art work provides […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Family Wine Find: the Courtly Cairanne, Fit for a King
Lace-like mountains, rolling and rising vineyards. This is some of the best wine-producing country in France’s southern portion of the mighty Rhône Valley. It is here that the Domaine Brusset wine estate […]
Jazz and Wine in the Wilds of Languedoc
This is clearly a win-win situation. The stunning Hortus wine estate is hosting the annual jazz festival Hortus Live! on July 22nd with the Wax Tailor group at the top of the […]
Paris In Pataphysics
Paris, France — Pataphysics. Not your average everyday word. But it has wended its way into an exhibition currently underway at the Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris museum which traces the history of […]
The Glass Menagerie
Made in France Paris, France —Feathers and fur, zebras and crocodiles. A majestic toucan, an emblem of a jungle paradise. René Lalique the great French jewelry and glass and crystal maker was […]
Deneuve the Divine
Paris, France — She is one of the greats. Catherine Deneuve. She goes well beyond iconic. And in an exhibition that is being played out on both sides of the Seine, she […]
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