The Queen Dined on Foie Gras at The Elysée,

This fun little documentary walks you through the preparations of President Hollande’s Elysée state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II that took place in 2014 in honor of D-Day.

Bordeaux River Wine Cruise on Luxury Barge, Le Tango

Bordeaux, France  by Paige Donner Barge cruising is a thing here in Europe. In France, it is a niche luxury market and caters to people who prize relaxation during their vacations, but who still want to explore small French villages, …

Alain Passard’s Vegetable Garden Party

by Paige Donner (All photos © 2019) Ever wondered what the (not ‘a’, but ‘the’) famous French chef’s vegetable gardens look like? You know the chef I mean, the one whose 3-Michelin starred Parisian all-vegetable restaurant became world-famous precisely because …

La Mission Haut-Brion, A Chateau With True Soul

by Paige Donner (all photos copyright 2017) Château La Mission Haut-Brion’s chapel for me sums up the essence of the property. It has been for centuries, and still is, a family home. A home where people have worshipped, where they …

Episode 17 Paris GOOD food + wine

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