Situated just around the corner from Place Vendôme, the Hôtel Mansart is where one can truly begin an all-out shopping spree. Located nearby some of the most prestigious boutiques in Paris, the hotel is within walking distance from Charvet, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel and Gucci, to name just a few. Art is another prominent aspect of the area around Hôtel Mansart as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée des Arts et Métiers, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre Museum and the…
In what is being called the most significant charitable auction ever staged, Peggy and David Rockefeller’s private collection amounted to $832,573,469 USD, which also became the greatest total for a private collection. The result of this philanthropical initiative was an unexpected yet pleasant surprise, as it had well outstripped the estimated figure that was anticipated for the entire collection and broke numerous auction records under fine and decorative arts. This private collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller encompassed 1,500 pieces, and…
The Book of Hours of King Francois I has been put on exhibit at the Louvre. Celebrate this momentous occasion at the Louvre while giving a special thanks to the great LVMH. The French have won! It all took place on Feb 15th, when France was able to accumulate 10 Million Euros to acquire the fabled book, which could be said to be a priceless heirloom of the past king. The Louvre happens to be the owner of one of…