REDISCOVERING THE PICTURESQUE IN PARIS
Our Favorite Gardens to Visit in Ile-de-France
Architecture, Architecture, Architecture
Although the gardens of Versailles might be the most famous in the greater Parisian region, there are dozens of other magnificent gardens encircling Paris. These vary in style from formal jardins à la française to historic kitchen gardens,…
Surprising Stories: Hot Chocolate fit for Kings and Queens
Art, Art, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, Gardens, History, History, History, Surprising Stories
With the cool airs descending on Paris as winter approaches, there's no tastier way to warm up than with a thick cup of chocolat chaud. The history of hot chocolate in France began over four hundred years and involves two foreign queens.…
A Garden of Scents: Pomades, Pastilles, and French Perfume
Versailles, Versailles
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
Art
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
News, News, News, News, News, News, 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.…