Paris, France – It is an intriguing world that unfolds in a stunning 19th century mansion in the Plaine Monceau district bordering the highly scenic Parc Monceau straddling the 8th and 17th arrondissements of Paris. […]
A Pasteur Pivot
Imperial Japan and its Tale of Genji Come to Life in Paris
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1861) from a Series related to Genji. Edo Epoch, 1843-1847. Paris, musée Guimet, gift of Tadashi Goino, 2003, MA7318.©RMN-Grand Palais (Musée Guimet, Paris)/Michel Urtado. Photo courtesy Musée Guimet. Handout via […]
A Collection’s Collection
L’Isle-Adam, France —L’Isle-Adam is a delightful town in the greater Paris region just 20 miles (32 km) north of Paris nestled on the Left Bank of the picturesque and mighty Oise River. […]
Best Bites: A Secret Salon, a Tea Salon
Paris, France — It is one of those places you might just walk by. Fortunately we didn’t and discovered a delicious spot for all kinds of breads, pastries, homemade soups and sandwiches, […]
Lacquer, the Luminous
Paris, France — The wondrous world of natural lacquer is unfolding on the Left Bank of the Seine at the Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval. Beautiful pieces of hand-crafted jewelry, objects and furniture invite […]
La Tour d’Argent: Pick up a Piece of the Table Action
Paris, France —Porcelain ware, crystal ware, silverware, great tableware from the most mythical of restaurants: La Tour d’Argent. The Parisian establishment has entrusted precious pieces of tableware to the French auction house […]
Swiss Life for Cultural Life
Paris, France — For the sixth time, the Fondation Swiss Life is breathing life into a new cultural creation. Last December 5th, the foundation, the patronage and sponsorship program of the insurer […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Down in the Valley with Vidal-Fleury
Paris, France — It was one of those wine tastings that was clearly worth the effort of climbing up the steep incline of the Butte Montmartre. The great house of great Côtes […]
The Great Gustave Goes On
Paris, France — The Eiffel Tower is set to remain eternal and subsequently offering its creator up to eternity as well. The year 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of […]
It’s Cocktail Hour with the Sensational Sazerac
New Orleans, Louisiana — If you want to imbibe yourself in the 1920s heyday of New Orleans high society then the Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel is the place to be. […]
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