Tag Archives: Historic

Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac – France

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →

Posted in Arts & Culture, Peace & Quiet, Visit / Travel | Tagged Architecture, Bordeaux, château, Culture / Heritage, France, Historic, Travel, visit, Voyages | 3 Comments

Pauillac one-hour walking tour #1, France

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →

Image | Posted on February 1, 2015 by Tristane de la Presle | Tagged Architecture, Bordeaux, Culture / Heritage, Historic, Médoc, Pauillac, visit | 2 Comments

24 hours in Trouville, Normandy

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →

Posted in Eat & Drink, Peace & Quiet, Shopping, Sleep / Hotels, Visit / Travel | Tagged Beach, Bistrot, Deauville, Fish market, Food, Historic, Hotel, Nature, Restaurant, Travel, Trouville | Leave a comment

48 hrs in Columbus, OH – USA

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →

Posted in Arts & Culture, Books, Eat & Drink, Shopping, Visit / Travel | Tagged Art, Bistrot, Columbus, Culture / Heritage, Fashion, Historic, Mode, OH, Restaurant, Shopping, USA | Leave a comment

Legrand Filles et Fils, Paris II – France

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Tristane de la Presle

Voici une de nos adresses préférées à Paris. Une sorte de boudoir niché dans un des plus jolis passages de Paris, La Galerie Vivienne, à deux pas de la Place des Victoires. Seulement en ce boudoir particulier, on découvre des … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat & Drink | Tagged Bar, Epicerie, Historic, Legrand Filles et Fils, Opera / Madeleine, Paris, Place des Victoires, Restaurant, wine | 1 Comment

Meet the artist: Joana Vasconcelos, Versailles – France

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →

Posted in Arts & Culture, Peace & Quiet, Visit / Travel | Tagged Art, Culture / Heritage, Design, Events, Historic, Joana Vasconcelos, Travel, Versailles, visit | 1 Comment

La Tour du Trésorier – Tournus, France

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Tristane de la Presle

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 →