Claude Monet’s Iris Smashes French Auction Records with a €50 Million Sale at Sotheby’s Paris
PARIS — In a historic night for the French art market, a masterpiece by Impressionist pioneer Claude Monet shattered previous auction benchmarks on Thursday. Monet’s vibrant floral canvas, Iris, achieved a staggering €50 million ($56.2 million) at…
All Aboard for the Riviera: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Announces Inaugural Paris-to-Monte Carlo Route for 2027
Main Facts The landscape of ultra-luxury European travel is set to undergo a dazzling revival as the world-renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE), operated by luxury travel group Belmond, introduces a breathtaking new route. Beginning in early…
Beyond the Dial: Audemars Piguet Unveils the Royal Oak Joaillerie Collection in Paris
PARIS — Amid the high-octane frenzy, flashing paparazzi bulbs, and sartorial curation of Paris Fashion Week, Swiss haute horlogerie icon Audemars Piguet has pulled off one of the season’s most unexpected and strategic surprises. The Le Brassus-based…
The Evolution of the Parisian Plate: A Comprehensive Guide to the 38 Essential Restaurants in Paris (2026 Edition)
Paris, a city long defined by a rigid culinary hierarchy, is currently undergoing its most significant gastronomic transformation in decades. For years, the Parisian food pyramid was set in stone: a lofty summit of haute cuisine, a respectable middle…
