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The Fragrance Foundation appreciates the Ganymede perfume of Marc-Antoine Barrois and shows it to us!

Like every year, the legendary Fragrance Foundation Awards honor the know-how and talents of the perfume industry become, for more...

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Bucherer celebrates the 2019 edition of its own Bucherer Watch Award!

Launched in 2014 by Maison Bucherer France, the Bucherer Watch Award has become a veritable annual rendez-vous in the watchmaking...

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The Fragrance Foundation appreciates the Ganymede perfume of Marc-Antoine Barrois and shows it to us!

Bucherer celebrates the 2019 edition of its own Bucherer Watch Award!

Different facets of Lille get unveiled with L’Hermitage Gantois and the artistic acts of Lille 3000 and Lille Art Up!

Enjoy a magical journey at the Royal Hainaut Hotel in Valenciennes and admire some UNESCO registered terrils!

Take a winter break in Vendôme, as quintessence of culture and gastronomy in Loir-et-Cher

Explore another facet of Nice, with its Cuisine Nissarde label, Le Negresco Hotel and its historical museums!

Enter the history of Montpellier with the Hotel Richer De Belleval, nearby the Château de Flaugergues and the Presqu’Île de Maguelone

Doppio Malto brings its Italian craft beers at La Défense, not far from the Garden Parvis

Plan International France associates with Drouot to raise funds for children of the World, at Les Bains Paris

The International Garden Festival celebrates its 30th birthday in Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle, and also spend some sailing Moments on the Loire river

Revive Les Nuits de Chambord show, in the illustrious castle and nearby the Relais de Chambord…

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