Tag Archives: Historic
Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac – France
Earlier this week, I visited Château Lafite Rothschild, in Pauillac, one of Bordeaux’s haute wineries (1st Classified Growth). The number of times that I had imagined its interiors, as I peddled through the hillside and sprawling vineyard, or stopped to capture the moment, are countless. As I feasted my eyes on … Continue reading
Pauillac one-hour walking tour #1, France
For the new season, I have a feeling health walks could be a tempting experience for our guests staying at the hotel. And what a better place to start, then by sampling it myself. Thus I designed a tour and loved it… Turn left out of the Château Cordeillan-Bages … Continue reading
24 hours in Trouville, Normandy
Have I mentioned Deauville-Trouville in the region of Normandy recently? Well, traveling to me is comparable to eyeing a pretty painting: each time, you find a detail that sparks your emotion. So here are few more local goodies. In the winter, remember … Continue reading
48 hrs in Columbus, OH – USA
Until last fall, I had heard ho-hum remarks about this place. With a little help from the Internet, before I knew it I was drafting up an inspirational wish list as I packed my Paris gifts and camera. Beyond the … Continue reading
Meet the artist: Joana Vasconcelos, Versailles – France
This past Thursday, we wavered for one hour through hundreds of visitors standing outside of the golden-gate entrance to Versailles. The majority of the guests ardently waited to discover for the first time one of France’s most esteemed and well-kept … Continue reading
La Tour du Trésorier – Tournus, France
For those who travel at a leisurely pace, here is an inspiring overnight base to enhance your drive South from Paris. Overlooking the Saône River and pastures of southern Burgundy to one side (view below from the private terrace of … Continue reading
