Taking Root in Provence by Anne-Marie Simons

Anne-Marie Simons worked for more than 30 years in the United States, mostly in the Washington DC area. In 1997, her husband had an opportunity to take early retirement from a career in international development banking and they decided to go in search of the ideal place to retire. They’d long... Read More

Montegrappa would like to congratulate Jean Alesi…

Montegrappa would like to congratulate Jean Alesi, shareholder, board member for PR & communication and brand ambassador, for yet another superior rating his wines have just been awarded! He’s done it once again! Jean is a wine connoisseur. He owns Clos de l’Hermitage, a large property... Read More

Eurotunnel Celebrates 250 Million People Through the Channel Tunnel

After only 16 years the 250 millionth passenger has traveled through the Channel Tunnel, marking a massive landmark in the history of this amazing feat of engineering. An historic landmark was reached this week as the 250 millionth passenger passed through the Channel Tunnel. In just 16 years Eurotunnel... Read More

The French Jewellery Designer Laure Montebello Launches Her New Collection, “Sur le fil”

About LM Créations (created in 2005, provately held, located in Aix-en-Provence, France): the company markets jewelry created by founder Laure Montebello: up-market costume jewelry manufactured using Freshwater Pearls, semi-precious Stones, Leather and Cotton laces, Sterling Silver chain. After handing... Read More

Great Hotels of the World Members Win Luxury Awards

Member hotels are awarded with top accolades in the luxury hospitality industry. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that a number of its member hotels have been awarded with top accolades in the luxury hospitality industry. Mandala Spa & Villas in Boracay Island,... Read More

It’s the perfect time to dine out in France!

The French government has lowered VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5%. The French government  lowered VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5% on the 1st July 2009. The government hopes that this move will help boost the restaurant industry (one of the country’s biggest industries) which has... Read More

Created in 1976, “Rare” Champagne has become a style in its own right!

Over the last three decades, few years were sufficiently out of the ordinary to justify the creation of a Rare vintage of PIPER-HEIDSIECK® CHAMPAGNE. During the long hot summer of 1976, France was hit by an unprecedented drought, which starved the vineyards of water, reminding man of his powerlessness... Read More

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