Discover the Legendary Maison Albar Hotels L’Imperator
L’Imperator, a legendary hotel located in Nimes, has been reborn thanks to the Maison Albar Hotels brand. Tucked away in this oasis, guests will find themselves in luxurious surroundings, in an atmosphere that will welcome you into its warm embrace. Maison Albar Hotels is a French 5-star boutique-hotels brand created in 2014 by Jean-Bernard and Céline Falco (née Albar), founders of Paris Inn Group. Blending passion and the savoir faire of a family four generations rich of hoteliers and the cultural mark of the location, the 6 establishments of the Maison Albar Hotels family, two of which are members of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection, brings to…
Bentley Celebrates Centenary with an Exceptional Masterpiece Jewel
Bentley reveals a spectacular pendant set with a beautiful 20.08 natural pear-shaped yellow diamond; the setting, designed by Bentley designer Chris Cook. The stunning diamond pendant was revealed at the Jewellery Arabia Show in Bahrain in its glorious gold and platinum setting, the 20.08 carat pear-shaped fancy-yellow diamond sparkles with the mystery and magic created by master cutters to reveal the brilliant beauty and fire of the stone. THE MAKING OF THE DIAMOND PENDANT Design for a special stone This pendant’s journey began with Bentley designer Chris Cooke, who created the original designs for the magnificent gold and platinum settings displaying the unique jewel that was chosen to celebrate this…
Benetti Delivers 47-Meter Custom Mega Yacht Fb703 M/Y “Bacchanal”
After its summer launch at Benetti’s Viareggio shipyards, FB703 M/Y “Bacchanal”, a 47-meter custom mega yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure has been delivered to its owner, a repeat Benetti customer from Mexico. The yacht’s understated, elegant exterior lines are by Benetti, while the interiors are a joint effort by owner-chosen architect Mauricio Gómez de Tuddo and the Benetti Interior Style Department. On November 5, FB703 M/Y “Bacchanal”, a Benetti custom mega yacht with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, was handed over to its owner at a ceremony held in Viareggio. The yacht is 46.95 meters long, with a draught of 2.32 meters and a…
Palace Hotel Tokyo Unveils Esterre by Ducasse Paris
The iconic Tokyo hotel that played a fundamental role in the introduction of traditional French cooking to Japan’s capital over half a century ago is now playing a pivotal part in introducing a new take on French cuisine to the city’s world-class dining scene with the 1 November debut of Esterre – a fine dining restaurant showcasing contemporary haute cuisine. Tokyo’s latest dining destination represents an exciting new partnership between the award-winning Palace Hotel Tokyo and Ducasse Paris. Inspired by nature, Esterre – whose name literally translates as ‘mother earth’ in the Occitan dialect spoken in the south west of France where world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse was born – embraces…
Artcurial holds Old Master and 19th Century Art Auction during the Fine Arts Paris fair
Artcurial will hold its Old Master and 19th Century Art auction on 13 November 2019, during the Fine Arts Paris fair, with the selection of works going under the hammer of Matthieu Fournier. The sale is set to be dominated by Lucretia, a very significant painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, recently discovered in a Lyon-based collection where it had been for more than 40 years. This canvas was executed in the 1630s, during the artist’s first stay in Naples. It is estimated at €600,000 – 800,000. Works by Artemisia very rarely come to the market. Regarded as one of the greatest Italian baroque painters, the artist enjoyed an illustrious international career…