Paris, France — He was born in England in 1825, but Charles Frederik Worth is widely recognised as the inventor of a very French specialty, haute couture. He would cross the Channel […]
A Chance to See: The Wonderful World of Worth
Countdown to Cannes
It’s time for fun in the sun again at the Cannes Yachting Festival slated to kick off in less than two weeks. From September 9th to the 14th, professionals and enthusiasts will […]
It’s Cocktail Time in the Loire Valley
The Wonder Strawberry cocktail. ©FESTIN Digital Agency. Courtesy De Chanceny. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette The Loire Valley, its river, its castles, its UNESCO World Heritage sites and its sparkling wines and […]
Arles: Beyond the Amphitheater and into the Anthropomorphic
Arles in summertime is myriad festivals, activities and exhibitions which draw visitors from all over the world to this inspirational city in the south of France. It was once a provincial capital […]
It’s Cocktail Time with Ice-cold Ginger Cognac from the House of De Luze
This is cognac with a twist. The venerable French brandy has been given a new taste sensation with fresh ginger roots, a touch of water and a sparkle of sugar. Please allow […]
Gourmet Gazette Fine Wear Finds: Sparkling Emerald City Wear
Emeralds continue to enchant. These green precious stones were mined in Egypt as early as 330 B.C. They are formed when chromium, vanadium, and iron are present in the mineral beryl which […]
Made in France: Rings of Tantalizing Tourmaline
Paris, France — Tourmaline, the gem of many colors. Tourmaline has one of the widest color ranges of any gem species, occurring in various shades of virtually every hue, according to the […]
Critic’s Choice: The Spectacular Shooting Stars of Summer at the Galerie Gadcollection
Paris, France — It’s been raining stars and stars since mid July as the summertime phenomenon of the Perseid meteor showers plays out and delights sky gazers around the world as it […]
Brilliant Balloons
Paris, France — It is clearly one of the most fun exhibitions of the summer in Paris. This is inflatable and interactive art at its best, quietly reaching into the depths of […]
The Tragedy and the Legacy of Saint Dymphna
She was born a Celtic princess in Ireland in the 7th century. She would die a martyr in the town of Geel in Belgium, beheaded by her father. Canonized in 620, Dymphna, […]
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