Paris, France — She was the last sovereign of Ancient Egypt, the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty and among the greatest figures in history. Cleopatra ruled over her country, shrewdly, for […]
Last Chance to See: Jewels of the Cleopatra Mystery
Moments in Time: Paris-Dakar Time
The mythical endurance car race the Dakar Rally, once known as the Paris-Dakar, kicks off on January 3rd for the 2026 event which is taking place in the sands of Saudi Arabia […]
A Committed Coalition
From microscopic algae that are provoking the acceleration of the melting of ice in the Alps to collecting morning dew in the Netherlands to drought in a pasture land region of Tunisia […]
Made in France: The Sun and the Moon Jewels
The Sun and Moon necklaces in diamonds and gold from La Brune & La Blonde. Photos courtesy La Brune & La Blonde. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette The house of La Brune […]
The Fabulous Foods of France at Fauchon’s Flagship in New York
The great French luxury food emporium that is Fauchon has just opened up a flagship store in the heart of Manhattan on the edge of Bryant Park right in midtown. You can […]
A Surprising Soulages
Paris, France — Just when you thought you had seen all of those blacks on black, mainly on canvas, the black on white paper comes along. A unique exhibition at the Musée […]
The Great Grants of Greater Paris
Paris, France —Young artists from the world over came together on a Parisian stage last November 18th underscoring the vibrant cultural scene emerging from the latest generation of young artists. There were […]
It’s Cocktail Time: With and on the Champs-Elysées
It was the grand combination of two quintessentially French liquors and naturally named for France’s best known avenue. The cocktail Champs-Elysées was born 100 years ago bringing the world renowned French brandy […]
The Luster of Limoges in its Enamels of the Renaissance
Paris, France — For over five centuries now, the Renaissance enamels of Limoges have captivated collectors all over the world. They shine, defying time and never fading. In an 1866 poem addressed […]
Miss France: A Competition for a Competition
Paris, France — The 96th Miss France contest is being held tonight in the northern French town of Amiens for the election of Miss France 2026. But there is another competition: for […]
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