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From August 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the  Harn Museum of Art  in Gainesville, Florida, invites visitors on a sweeping journey through a century of French modernism with its exhibition  French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950 . Featuring over 55 paintings, drawings, and sculptures drawn from the Brooklyn Museum’s renowned European collection, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of French art during a period of profound transformation, from

If you’re among the lucky ones spending Christmas in Italy this year, forget the crowded hotel brunches and encourage more friendly, family-oriented “experiences.” The true magic of an Italian Christmas happens elsewhere: behind a family door, around a flour-dusted kitchen table, with hands deep in dough and "nonna"-approved recipes passed on with a wink and a story. In December 2025, as Italy slows down and cities glow with soft winter light,  Cesarine —Italy’s oldest and m

The holiday season in Paris brings more than twinkling lights and winter chill — it brings artistry, tradition and confectionery magic. Across the city, from palatial hotels to cozy patisseries, chefs and pastry artisans unveil their most creative bûches de Noël yet. These festive “yule logs” — once humble — have become symbols of French savoir‑faire, each embodying a story, a flavor palette, a mood. For travelers and gourmands alike, 2025’s crop is especially rich. Here is a

Paris has always known how to dress a table for the holidays. From the buttery glow of boulangeries to the scent of roasted chestnuts drifting along the boulevards, the season has its rituals — and for a long time, those rituals seemed incompatible with a vegan lifestyle. Not anymore. Over the past few years, the city’s most inventive pâtissiers and restaurateurs have begun reimagining Christmas and New Year classics with plant-based finesse. For the modern traveler who wants

In the terraced gardens of Sanssouci, every step feels like a dialogue with history. The statues breathe with the wind, glimmer with the sunlight, and listen to the murmur of the park’s fountains. At the foot of the vineyard hill, the  French Rondel  unveils twelve life-size marble figures, sculpted under the direction of  François Gaspard Adam , head of Frederick the Great’s Berlin sculpture workshop. Mercury, Venus, Apollo, Diana, Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, and Mars stand alon

Washington, D.C. has never been content to sit still, but this season the city feels particularly invigorated. New restaurants are debuting with cinematic flair, cocktail lounges are staging atmospheres worthy of a playlist, and even the brewing scene is expanding into ambitious, sustainability-driven territory. For travelers who demand more than a meal or a drink—those who seek artistry, ambiance, and a sense of place—D.C.’s newest openings offer a compelling window into the

Le Monde presents two distinct interpretations of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, a grape variety that is as emblematic of Friuli-Venezia Giulia as the region’s ancient hills and varied soils. With the release of  Refosco DOC Friuli  and  Inaco – Refosco DOC Friuli , the winery captures the essence of Friuli in two wines that reflect the versatility and strength of this indigenous grape, offering two unique perspectives on the same terroir. Courtesy of Le Monde's Refosco The Gr

Every third Thursday of November, the world raises a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau, the only young French wine allowed to be sold early. What began as a clever 1980s marketing scheme turned into a global phenomenon, unfairly giving Beaujolais a reputation for quick-drinking, lower-quality wines. But the truth is far from this. This region produces some truly exceptional wines and even boasts more historic wine castles than Bordeaux. Beyond the vineyards, Beaujolais charms visi

This morning, I put on my favorite sport dress, slipped into my new white sneakers, and stepped out with one mission: to share with you the most mouthwatering, soul-lifting breakfast and brunch spots in all of Paris' neighborhood that you will be able to find in our Publisher's Paris City E-Guide soon to be released next Fall 2026. The sun was peeking behind the rooftops, the Seine shimmered, and as the bells of Saint-Sulpice chimed faintly in the distance, I set off on a de