REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS

A Garden of Scents: Pomades, Pastilles, and French Perfume

Smell is perhaps the most ephemeral of the five senses. Our noses can detect thousands of odors, which we unconsciously categorize as pleasant or repellent, information which is stored in our minds for the rest of our lives. While we easily…

Seasons Greetings & Special Paris Tours for the Holidays

The holiday season is fast approaching and it's one of the best times in Paris. The festive spirit abounds, particularly on the city's market streets, bustling with Parisians preparing for their holiday feasts. If you will be traveling to…

New Exclusive Versailles Tours & Experiences

Architecture, Art, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, History, History, Versailles

As an art historian, a specialist on Marie-Antoinette and the gardens at Versailles, I am particularly pleased to lead tours that provide exclusive access to the Private Apartments of King Louis XV or the Private Apartments of the Queen Marie-Antoinette.…

Nature into Art: Same Sky/Même Ciel

Art, Art, Nature into Art

The third article in our series dedicated to reappraisals of the picturesque—how nature becomes art—investigates how artists adapted their creative thinking during the Covid-19 pandemic. In early 2020, Leslie Greene and Duwenavue Sante…

The Best Artisanal Ice Cream in Paris

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With summer upon us and temperatures rising, there's nothing more refreshing while strolling in Paris than an ice cream. Although it was brought to France from Italy, the French have a great fondness for la glace. It is therefore not surprising…

Surprising Stories: Albert Kahn and his Gardens

Surprising Stories

Although his name is not familiar to many today, Albert Kahn was the Bill Gates of early 20th century France; a financial wizard who speculated in international finance, he dedicated his fortune to philanthropy. Kahn inaugurated two exceptional…

REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS

A Garden of Scents: Pomades, Pastilles, and French Perfume

Seasons Greetings & Special Paris Tours for the Holidays

New Exclusive Versailles Tours & Experiences

Nature into Art: Same Sky/Même Ciel

The Best Artisanal Ice Cream in Paris

Surprising Stories: Albert Kahn and his Gardens

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