As spring arrives and the world around us is in bloom, we are thinking about the stunning gardens at the Palace of Versailles and looking forward to the day – hopefully soon – when we can visit again.
Vingt Questions with Byrne Murphy
Byrne Murphy has dedicated the last 30 years to transplanting three concepts from the United States to Europe, namely outlet centers, data centers, and private residence clubs.
Documentary: Battle At Versailles – The Competition that Shook the Fashion Industry
On November 28th, 1973, social elites gathered for a showdown between French and American designers in the Palace of Versailles.
Roasted Turbotin with sauce beurre blanc Nantais
Beurre blanc is a light creamy sauce from the Loire Valley made almost entirely from butter. Beurre blanc Nantais is exactly the same sauce with the addition of a few tablespoons of cream.
Tribute to Leonard L. Silverstein, Founder of the French-American Cultural Foundation
Today marks three years since the passing of Leonard L. Silverstein, founder of the French-American Cultural Foundation. The following tribute was written by Kimberley Heatherington.
Virtual Versailles
While it may be a while before most of us can visit the Palace of Versailles in person, fortunately there are many ways to virtually visit and experience this historic property.
Pâte Brisée – Short Crust Pastry
In France, this is the classic savory tart crust — great for quiche, pies and tarts.
Vingt Questions with Jim Bittermann
Jim Bittermann is CNN’s Senior International Correspondent based in Paris.
Virtual tour of La Défense
La Défense is a business district in Paris that is named after a statue of the same name by Louis-Ernest Barrias. The striking glass and steel structures of this neighborhood are some of the tallest buildings in Paris.
Studio Tour with Georgia Russell – Women to Watch 2020
Artist Georgia Russell gives a tour of her studio and discusses her work with paper for “Paper Routes – Women to Watch 2020” at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.