Cognac, France — Cognac is known throughout the world for it famous brandy, cognac, but it was also the birthplace of one of the great French kings Francis I (François I) some […]
France’s Fabulous Francis I
The Attraction of Antiquity
Paris, France — It turned out to be one of the highlights of the incredibly rich artful autumn in Paris which is traditionally peppered with art fairs, exhibition openings and glamorous gallery […]
Moments in Time: Extraordinary Auction Time at Dreweatts
An exceptional collection of clocks amassed by the late Leonard Fuller is slated to be auctioned off on September 12th during an exceptional auction: Dreweatts Fine Clocks, Barometers and Scientific Instruments. The […]
Is Paris Burning?
An exhilarating exhibition explores the making of the film of the Liberation of Paris Paris, France — It was August 18th, 80 years ago when calls were heard in France for a […]
Olympic Outing: In Comes Ireland
Paris, France — The island nation of Ireland participated in its first Olympic Games in 1924 at the Paris Summer Games and today, 100 years later, Team Ireland returns to the French […]
Marvels of the Mexica
Paris, France — We called them Aztecs. They called themselves Mexica. They left behind an extraordinary civilization punctuated with mysteries, splendor and blood thirsty sacrifices. They established their capital city in what […]
Heading into Hélion
Paris, France — Artist, writer, escaped prisoner of war, the 20th century French artist Jean Hélion trained as a pharmacist and chemist before turning to the world of art professionally. He was […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Fare Find: Olympic Olive Oil
Back in the good old days of Antiquity the city of Athens held its own « Olympic Games » every four years known as the Panathenaea festival which celebrated the city’s protective deity Athena with […]
A Fabulous Fountain
Paris, France — Of the many fountains of Paris, it is perhaps one of the most revered for its historical past as well as its artistic past, present and future. The majestic […]
Fencing, Anyone?
Paris, France —As Paris and all of France gears up for the Olympic and Paralymic Games, sports are even making their way into the country’s monuments. The Centre des Monuments nationaux, the […]
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