1. The incredibly well-preserved appartments of a prince Chantilly was at some point owned by the Condé family, direct cousins of king Louis XIV, and therefore with the rank of princes. Some of the rooms still bear the trace of their formal wealth and rank, with a decoration unique in France – see below. The...Read More
An hour away from Paris by car, discover the wonderful castle of Vaux-le-Vicomte. And the tragic story that changed the course of French architectural history. The inspiration for Versailles Vaux-le-Vicomte is a project 20 years in the making. Built between 1641 and 1661 by Nicolas Fouquet, in charge of the finances of France under Louis...Read More
Looking for secret museums of Paris away from large crowds ? Already checked off the Louvre & Orsay from your list ? Here’s a short list of 5 lesser-known museums that are worth a visit. Camondo museum Moïse de Camondo, a reputed Parisian banker during the Belle Époque, was a passionate collector of French furniture...Read More
Ah, Paris in the spring… Drinks move from the inside of the apartments to the cafés and river banks, flowers are blooming. Time for the best tennis players in the world to be back in the city of lights ! Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 edition of the French Open, Roland-Garros....Read More
