LONDON — Florasis, the leading C-beauty brand known for its beautiful products and packaging inspired by traditional Chinese culture, has partnered with DFS, the selective retail arm of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, to open its first European location at Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf. Opening on September 1, Florasis’ counter will be located in the center… Read More »
I was fascinated by France from the moment I first visited it as a child. According to my mother, I talked about this until we got home and she said, “They speak French there!” I was fascinated by such facts. I was determined to learn more about this strange and exotic place. I continued to… Read More »
On a foggy spring afternoon in Calais, French President Mitterrand and Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth fastened her seat belts in her royal Rolls-Royce. They arrived in Folkestone in just over half an hour. “It has been a recurring dream of statesmen and engineers for several centuries to rejoin what nature took apart some 40 million… Read More »
The problem with river cruising is that you are often caught off guard by the “star rivers”. There are many iconic waterways around the world that are must-travels, but you can reap the benefits if you shop around. Nowhere is this more true than in France. A short ferry, train or plane ride will allow… Read More »
Adidas’ jersey for the Paris Games features lots of dark blue Great Britain has stayed true to traditional colors for its official Olympic and Paralympic jerseys, retaining the traditional red, white and blue union flags and using a striking navy blue background. It follows a backlash earlier this month over Olympic merchandise being sold to… Read More »
Paris organizers have big plans for 2024 Olympics opening ceremony – AFP/Florian Hulleu The 2024 Olympics will be held in Paris, France. The French capital is hosting the Summer Games for the third time, the first in 1900 and the second in 1924, exactly 100 years ago. This year’s Olympics will feature an equal number… Read More »
No Russian athletes will compete under the Russian flag in Paris – AP/David J. Phillip Countries not taking part in the Olympic Games is nothing new; many people stepped aside for political reasons, while others boycotted the Games for protest reasons. The issue of Russia and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) taking part in the… Read More »
The velvet-bed Folies-Bergère is home to a wide range of dramatic and musical talent The City of Light has no shortage of traditional cultural genres, with world-class opera and ballet as well as revues ranging from comedy to the bawdy. However, there are also many eclectic clubs for those who want to continue the fun… Read More »
The steps of the Sacré-Cœur are a great place for people-watching, an amazing free thing to do in Paris While Paris may not be known as a budget travel destination, the city is full of attractions, activities, and experiences that don’t cost much. penny (old French coin). From riverside beaches and picnics by the Saint-Martin… Read More »
Cézanne’s ‘Modern Olympia’ is one of the paintings thought to mark the beginning of the Impressionist movement – Alamy Stock Photo A young, naked woman lies on a bed of white sheets, apparently in deep sleep. Right behind her, her maid is sweeping or possibly changing the sheets covering her. This bedroom mini-drama plays out… Read More »