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This time, we taste different spirits of (French) Cognac

Cognac is a renowned spirit, throughout the world for centuries, as a wine brandy produced in the French region of...

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This time, we taste different spirits of (French) Cognac

Have a stay in the Ker Moor Hotel in Saint-Quay-Portrieux, on the way to Saint-Brieuc and its amazing Maison Saint-Yves

From the Beauport Abbey, passing by the GwinZegal art center, until La Roche Jagu castle, discover the Côtes d’Armor through Les Minutes Bleues festival

Take some good time in Alsace at Le Parc Hôtel Obernai and its Yonaguni Spa, bordered by the Route des Vins

Why not diving into the Arcachon Bay, within Les 12 de Larros Hotel in Gujan-Mestras, nearby La Maison de l’Huître!

More culture in Nîmes with the Vieux Nîmes, Beaux Arts and Carré d’Art Museums, before swimming at the C-Suites Hotel!

Discovering the treasures of Vichy, from Art Nouveau and Art Deco until thermalism in Célestins

Charlotte Tilbury invests the Palais Brongniart in Paris, with a new collection of 6 crystal alike perfumes, full of emotions, along make-up and cosmetics

The legendary Caviar Prunier house celebrates the 100th birthday of its restaurant in Paris Avenue Victor Hugo, with chef Yannick Alléno

Founded by Babba Rivera, Ceremonia offers various natural hair care solutions, available in Oh My Cream!

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