REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS
Surprising Story: Marie-Antoinette's Dairy at Rambouillet
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While Queen Marie-Antoinette's influence on the gardens of Versailles is well known, particularly with regard to her so called English garden and ornamental farm, few tourists are aware of the fascinating legacy she left in the gardens of…
Surprising Story: The Princess de Lamballe at Rambouillet
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Garden enthusiasts looking to escape the crowds in Paris often choose to visit Versailles or Giverny, but we recommend that visitors venture further off the beaten path in order to visit the Château de Rambouillet. Located approximately…
Perfumes of the Orient Exhibit, a Evocative Journey through Scent
For travelers to Paris this winter who want to learn more about gardens, flowers, and perfume we highly recommend The Perfumes of the Orient exhibition at the Institut du Monde Arabe. Held until 17 March 2024, the exhibit is an innovative…
Chestnuts, a French Wintertime and Festive Season Essential
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Of the French food items most linked to late autumn and winter, chestnuts feature prominently. The soothing smell of roasted chestnuts wafts through the air of holiday markets, the chic golden wrappers of marrons glacés glimmer in shop…
Autumn 2023: a Season of 18th Century Exhibits
Art, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, History, History, History, History, History, History, Nature into ArtThe autumn is often the season when most of Paris's best exhibits are held. Besides the exhibit on Van Gogh at Auvers taking place at the Musée d'Orsay (which we cover in this article), many of the other most noteworthy exhibits taking place…