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Christmas in France: A Photo Tour from the Loire Valley to Alsace
It’s the most wonderful time of year in France. From the historic Christmas markets in Alsace to the glorious chateaux of the Loire Valley, the country is showing off marvellous holiday decor. For...
View ArticleBook Reviews: Paris, Portrait of a City
Ever since Daguerre snapped the very first photograph on the banks of the Seine, the City of Light’s intrinsic nostalgia and timeless glamour have cast their spell on generations of shutterbugs. A...
View Article30 Years in 30 Photos at the Mémorial de Caen
To mark its milestone 30th anniversary, the Mémorial de Caen in Normandy has teamed up with the World Press Photo Foundation to present 30 photographs capturing pivotal events of the past three...
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Blois, Of Visions and Visionaries: The Chateau Inspiration for Asheville’s...
There are many châteaux in the Loire Valley, but only three interested a certain nineteenth-century railroad tycoon. Enthralled with French Renaissance châteaux, George Vanderbilt determined to build...
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Book Reviews: Robert Doisneau, Published by Lannoo
A self-proclaimed ‘fisherman of images’, Robert Doisneau did far more than capture the everyday in his intimate street tableaux. A deft storyteller, he teased fantasy and surprising candour from his...
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A Vence Vacation: Exploring the French Riviera
If you are looking for a home base to explore the French Riviera but want to escape the big-city hustle and bustle of Nice, look no further than Vence. Situated a comfortable 20-minute ride north from...
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Check out Rachel Cobb’s Gorgeous Photos in “Mistral, the Legendary Wind of...
There is something mythical about the mistral wind– the strong, northwesterly blast that funnels down the Rhône Valley and sweeps across southern France. It creates the climate, and it’s part of...
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Experience Arles: Les Rencontres de la photographie
I came to Arles this July for the opening of Les Rencontres de la Photographie, one of the world’s most prestigious photography festivals. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the festival. Founded...
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Photo Essay: The Famous Pilgrimage Site of Vézelay
Just 3 hours on the A6 from Paris will bring you (back) to a remarkable era in French religious history. Situated in the Yonne department in Burgundy, Vézelay is a designated UNESCO World Heritage...
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Photo Essay: Explore the Abbey of Fontenay in Burgundy
Travelling through Burgundy? A highly recommended stop is the Abbey of Fontenay. Situated an hour’s drive to the east of Vézelay, this Cistercian monastery was founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in...
View ArticleBook Review: Yves Saint Laurent, Icons Of Fashion Design and Photography
This is a gorgeous homage to the uncrowned king of haute couture. Originally published in 1988, this new reprint traces the success of Saint Laurent’s haute couture and ready-to-wear designs from 1962...
View ArticleBooks: Entre Nous, Bohemian Chic in the 1960s and 1970s
As Paris fashion correspondent for prestigious publications such as Vogue, Glamour, Women’s Wear Daily and the Herald Tribune, and stylist for the likes of Helmut Newton and David Bailey, American...
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Book Review: Dior in Bloom
This breath-takingly beautiful book, put together by Justine Picardie, the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country, is a must for anyone who loves Christian Dior, flowers or...
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Teen Competition Joins France’s Sustainable Fashion Efforts
As the fashion capital of the world, France has long been known for its clothing and designer styles. But instead of just focusing on couture, France has shifted its focus to sustainable fashion,...
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The Art of Conserving Paintings
Experts from the Norton Simon and J. Paul Getty museums in California share fascinating details about the conservation of three Édouard Manet paintings We look at a piece of art and notice the...
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Les Franciscaines: The New Cultural Centre in Deauville
Deauville, Normandy, considered by many Paris’s 21st district, is famous for its beaches, horse races, and cinema festival, but now, thanks to newcomer Les Franciscaines, the seaside resort can also...
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The French Adventures of James Bond
While the world awaits the new James Bond movie ‘No Time To Die’, Chloe Govan follows in the glamorous footsteps of 007 and his escapades across France. When the new Bond film was titled No Time To...
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American Friends Musée d’Orsay to Toast its 10th Anniversary
The American Friends Musée d’Orsay (AFMO) is a U.S. non-profit organisation initiated by American citizens who recognised the contribution made by the Musée d’Orsay to American museums and to the...
View ArticleBook Review: A Castle on the Riviera by Marie Vendittelli
Looking for some interiors inspo? Then look no further. This beautiful book gives you a peek beyond the keyhole into this stunningly refurbished Riviera home at the hands of Franco-Portuguese design...
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