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HUBERT DE GIVENCHY – THE GREAT MASTER OF STYLE

Today we were saddened to learnt of the death of one of the greatest fashion designers of the 20th century, Hubert de Givenchy, at the age of 91. He is perhaps best remembered for his long association with Audrey Hepburn, his muse and close f…

TRAVELS WITH YOUR NAVIGO –DISCOVERING PARIS AND BEYOND

Categories: Destinations by Navigo, Paris – Districts, Paris Region (Ile de France)

We have often been asked about the best way to get out and about to explore Paris and all the many attractions in the vicinity suitable for a day’s excursion. Paris has a terrific transport pass, a smart card called the Navigo Découverte—simp…

Fondation Louis Vuitton – a magnificent new cultural venue for Paris

Categories: Paris City – Attractions

I dream of designing a magnificent vessel for Paris that symbolises France’s profound cultural vocation. With these words, the famous architect, Frank Gehry, creator of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum (1997), gave his blessing to the opening in Oc…

Le Château de Champs-sur-Marne – a petit Versailles

Categories: Destinations by Navigo, Paris Region (Ile de France)

This magnificent château has often been overlooked in favour of more famous palaces such as Versailles, Fontainebleau or Chantilly. Located in the verdant département of Seine-et-Marne some 18 kms east of Paris, it’s a perfect candi…