Category Archive: Life & Style

FIFE 2016

by Abdon FLORES The International Festival of Environment Film reaches its 33th edition, a major achievement since this festival, sponsored by the Île-de-France region, is one of those rare film festivals which are… Continue reading

Prix de la Closerie des Lilas

by Abdon FLORES Literature, Parisian cafés and brasseries have a long history together, an immortal cliché linking these aspects of modern cultural life. There is actually a symbiosis between them, nurturing the imagination… Continue reading

Tourbillon de Tourbillons

During the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève there were around 72 watches competing in different categories, though all the watches could opt for the main prize, L’aiguille d’or, and for the Public prize.… Continue reading

The geometry of Christine Phung

by Abdon FLORES Things seem to be going well for fashion French designer Christine Phung. Just a few days ago she was appointed to take over the reins of Léonard, the ready-to-wear brand… Continue reading

La Coupole renewed

  by Abdon FLORES La Coupole used to be the most famous Parisian brasserie in the World; it actually was a symbol of Montparnasse neighborhood. Already in 1935, post-impressionist painter Édouard-Léon Cortès immortalized… Continue reading

Dinners and Movies

by Abdon FLORES For the second year in a row, mk2 and Chef Jean Imbert (Top Chef 2012 winner) cooperate to produce the Jean Imbert Cinéma Club in the splendid Miss Cinéma at… Continue reading

Guy Bourdin: The Portraits

April 2016 will see a Guy Bourdin exhibition on the legendary Studio des Acacias, a famous space where leading photographers Irving Penn and Richard Avedon have worked. Guy Bourdin shot several of his… Continue reading

Paloma – Mougins

by Abdon FLORES Two and a half years after being opened, the Paloma restaurant in Mougins bears proudly its second star. Recognized by the prestigious Guide Michelin, chef Nicolas Decherchi and his team… Continue reading

Cuvée Confidences

Frédérique Olivié, owner of Château le Bouïs, has always been well aware of the importance of producing quality and authentic wines. With this in mind she has chosen to incorporate femininity and seduction… Continue reading

Chateau Hôtel Vault de Lugny

by Abdon FLORES A new season is imminent for Chateau Hôtel Vault de Lugny. 2016 is an important year for this luxury hotel in the centre of Bourgogne, since it will celebrate its… Continue reading