Merovingian-style ring in brass and amazonite. Photo courtesy Rmn-Grand Palais. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette They were the house that united, essentially, France. The Merovingian dynasty were the ruling family of the […]
Versailles, France — He was possibly one of the most intriguing characters of the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games last summer. Zeus is his name, the eye-catching metallic horse that […]
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 […]
Meudon, France — Kings hunted in the nearby forest. Airships were stored in its expansive hangar in the 19th century where later on Marc Chagall would assemble his roof decors for the […]
Versailles, France — It is one of the more spectacular settings for an Olympic Event. The equestrian jumping events are currently underway on the grounds of the Versailles Palace with the stunning […]
In celebration of the Coronation of His Majesty Charles III on May 6th, the Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park, London is organizing a series of special events and stays and has just […]
Versailles, France — While horses and dogs were the dominant animals at the Court of Versailles, Louis XIV hand fed his beloved carps while colorful birds and small monkeys were found in […]
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