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Travel June 14, 2018

Hotel Misincu Welcomes Corsica into The List of Luxury Stays

Hotel Misincu marks a fierce change for the island of Corsica, identifying it with ‘destination’ as opposed to the sample of a French and Italian medley regarded with momentary piques of interest before. Known for its distinctly regional culture, influenced by the nearby Italian peninsula and ancient North African pirates despite belonging to France, Corsica has always been a hidden gift to tourism with its geographical diversity and remarkable views. With the arrival of Hotel Misincu, this gift has been…

Art & Culture February 15, 2018

France Has Won: The Book of Hours of King Francois I Returns to France

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…

Lifestyle Travel January 7, 2018

Top Luxury Ski Destinations for this Winter

Copyright of “Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus” You are probably wondering where to go to spend a unique and pampering weekend/vacation in order to enjoy and release all the stress that has accumulated from this overwhelming world of responsibilities and boring routine work. If you are not sure of where to go and you are also a risk-taking person, skiing is your best choice! But the question would be “Where to ski?” Leave this job to me, as I introduce you to…

Auto Lifestyle December 12, 2017

The Third Annual Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award

Celebrating their third year, the Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award, also know as the leading motoring accolade for the most outstanding classic car, will be officially making its debut in Paris sometime in February 2018. While it may be some time before the winner is declared; we can still share with you the eight classic cars that were worthy enough to be acknowledged as this year’s chosen contenders. These eight selected concours “Best of Show” winners are credited as the most revered…

Art & Culture Real Estate May 4, 2017

Picassos Included

Set in the southern French area of Provence, lay the Chateau de Castille nestled in the medieval town of Uzès; with original structures dating back to the thirteenth century and containing unrivaled “built-in” modern art by the great master himself, Pablo Picasso. Formerly the residence of the Baron de Castille up until 1950 when it was acquired by famed English art-collector and expert, Douglas Cooper, whom not only amassed one of the most significant 20th century art collections, but also…

Epicure Lifestyle August 29, 2016

Vicious Storms Devastate France’s Wine Productivity Output

Storms cause France's 2016 wine productivity to go down

The ministry of agriculture announced last week, that vicious storms had hit France in April, causing wine output to drop down to almost 10 percent this year compared to 2015’s productivity. So wine enthusiasts should take into account that 2016 will be scarce vintage. This unfortunate turn of weather conditions throughout spring and into the summer will bring the total production down to 42.9 million hectoliters, in comparison to 47.8 million last year. Based on the ministry’s statistical service Agreste, there’s been a seven percent drop on a…

Art & Culture Lifestyle Travel July 23, 2016

Versailles: Treasures from the Palace

The Famed Palace of Versailles has surprised everyone, lending its grand collections outside of France. Many of the museum’s art pieces will be up for display in Canberra, Australia. The Palace of Versailles has never showcased its collection outside of France, and this amazing turn of events will be sure to make people flock from all over the globe for a chance to see their one of a kind art collection. Titled “Versailles: Treasures from the Palace”, lovers of art will…