Monthly Archives: November 2009

All the flavor of Golf and Bordeaux Wines

All the flavor of Golf and Bordeaux Wines © Maison de la France

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Salvador Dali takes over the Château de Pommard in Burgundy

Salvador Dali takes over the Château de Pommard in Burgundy From April 25-November 15, 2009, come experience the sculpture and etchings of Salvador Dali in this grand French chateau near Beaune in Burgundy. © Maison de la France

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La Bretesche offers special fall promotions

La Bretesche offers special fall promotions This fall, Le Domaine de la La Bretesche, a magnificent 15th century Relais & Château property near La Baule, is offering several special packages, including a “Gourmand Escapade” and a “Golf Escape,” starting at … Continue reading

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Coco avant Chanel: A Movie + A Visit to the Auvergne

Coco avant Chanel: A Movie + A Visit to the Auvergne Coco avant Chanel tells the story of Gabrielle (“Coco”) Chanel’s amazing journey from a headstrong orphan, to become one of the most influential fashion designers of our time. The … Continue reading

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Tiffany Exhibit opens at the Musee du Luxembourg

Tiffany Exhibit opens at the Musee du Luxembourg For the first time since the 1900 World’s Fair, the works of American glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany are once again on display in Paris. A tribute to Tiffany’s life and work, … Continue reading

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New at Hotel Sezz: A Room With A View

New at Hotel Sezz: A Room With A View Hotel Sezz, the über-chic Design Hotel tucked away on a residential street in the 16th arrondissement, will soon unveil what might just be the best room in Paris. The new 800-square-foot … Continue reading

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The New Festival kicks off at Centre Pompidou

The New Festival kicks off at Centre Pompidou The Centre Pompidou just launched The New Festival—a five-week celebration of new artists and emerging art forms. The festival, which runs through November 23, 2009, is hosting an array of daily events—exhibitions, … Continue reading

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2009 France exhibitions

2009 Exhibitions Exhibition highlights for this year include two Picasso exhibitions, one in Antibes starting late March and the once-in-a-lifetime Picasso-Cezanne exhibition in Aix-en-Provence, through September 27, which includes the possibility upon reservation, to visit the nearby Chateau de Vauvenargue. … Continue reading

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Design Hotels offer Retail Therapy in Paris

Design Hotels offer Retail Therapy in Paris Shopaholics beware: Design Hotels™ is now combining travel with some top-notch retail therapy. The Bel Ami and the Artus Hotel, both conveniently located in Paris’s chic Saint-Germain-des-Près neighborhood, cater to guests with special … Continue reading

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Air France and KLM introduce New Baggage Policy

Air France and KLM introduce New Baggage Policy Effective with tickets issued November 1, 2009, Air France and KLM will introduce a revised baggage policy for customers traveling in Economy Class between the US and Europe including Algeria, Morocco and … Continue reading

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