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The Coteaux du Vendômois wine appellation honors Pineau d’Aunis grape variety, through Domaines Colin, Jumert, Brazilier, Martellière, Ariane & Co and Cave aux Caux…

The Vendômois region is full of iconic wine estates, each offering a unique experience to wine and heritage lovers.. The...

Exploring Loire Valley sparkling wines, from Côteaux du Vendômois, De Chanceny Vouvray and Crémant de Loire

The Loire Valley is undoubtedly an exceptional wine region and an exceptional terroir for sparkling wines.. The Loire Valley, a...

Put a step into the AOP Bellet in Nice, with the gastronomic wines from the Domaine de la Source

The excellent combined conditions promote the expression and full maturity of vines, in harmony of the different wines of Nice.....

Virginia wines are ready to be savored in France, rich from their American wine terroir

Admire this breathtaking view from those vines, bordering one of those countless Virginia lakes.. Nestled between the majestic Blue Ridge...

Why not starting 2024 with the Rhône Valley wines of the Domaine Brusset, from Les Travers to Montmirail?

..they also engage in sustainable practices, promoting biodiversity and environmental preservation. The Domaine Brusset's efforts are not limited to wine...

Focus on the Côte Rôtie appellation in Rhône Valley, with La Chatillonne wine cuvée by Vidal-Fleury

Following our previous topic about Vidal-Fleury (more to read here), introducing the various wines from this. Let's pursue our immersion...

Another facet from the Beaujolais wine appellation is proposed by the Domaine Franck Chavy

Let's dive into the core from a vine.. Following our Beaujolais tour which started here (read more in our article...

From the Château du Moulin-à-Vent until the Domaine de la Tour de Bief, taste different facets from Beaujolais wines

Following our first introduction to Beaujolais with the Dominique Piron's domains (read our article here), we invite you this time...

Just be tempted by the Burgundy wines treasures issued from the Domaine Roux

Established in the village of Saint-Aubin in the legendary Côte d'Or department, the Roux family has been cultivating vines since...

Dive into the Bergerac appellation with the wines from the Château de la Jaubertie

A private castle open to every wine enthusiast.. Spread all over the Perigord region and on both sides of the...

Vidal-Fleury unveils you its wines from 19 Rhône Valley appellations

The authentic Vidal-Fleury domain, visible from the gate.. If you follow the banks of the Rhône river, 30 km southern...

Enter the Maison Drappier in the Côte des Bar, as the favorite champagne from the Général de Gaulle!

Following our previous article about champagnes from the Côte des Bar appellation (read our article here), we invite you this...

The doors of Pessac-Léognan open to you with the wines from the Château de France wine estate

We propose you to follow our previous Bordeaux wine tour (read our previous article here) with a recent appellation, since...

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Discover the John Riddoch vineyards, from the Wynns Coonawarra Estate in Australia

Let's go this time in Australia to discover the beautiful wines from the Wynns Coonawarra Estate. This famous domain, from...

Learn more about Savoy wines thanks to the Vin de Savoie appellation

..at least from one of those colorful territories. Would you share with us a Vin de Savoie glass? Although Savoie...

Learn more about Languedoc wines, with the wide and plural AOC Fitou appellation

An authentic vineyard between mountains and sea... We offer you the opportunity here to discover a wild but fertile region...

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Trump loses appeal of $5 million sexual assault, defamation verdict won by E. Jean Carroll

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday failed in his attempt to overturn the verdict of a $5 million defamation case in the federal court of appeals. The three-judge panel upheld the verdict won by journalist E. Jean Carroll, in which Trump was found guilty of both sexual abuse and defamation.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 300 POWs in UAE-brokered deal

In a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Moscow and Kyiv on Monday exchanged captive soldiers, with more than 300 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers returning home ahead of New Year's Eve.

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Anger in Germany over Elon Musk’s support for far-right AfD party

US tech billionaire Elon Musk has provoked anger in Germany with his praise of far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), which the government has characterised as an attempt to influence the upcoming parliamentary election. Musk penned an opinion piece in a German paper on Sunday in support of the party, following an earlier post on […]

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Turkish foreign minister reacts to new initiative with jailed PKK leader Ocalan

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the recent olive branch extended to Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). Fidan said that the proposal by Devlet Bahceli – the leader of Turkey's far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) – to have Ocalan address the Turkish parliament offered a "space" to find a peaceful solution to the long-running […]

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Turkish foreign minister calls for improved ties with EU

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for improved ties with the European Union, saying after the visit to Ankara of EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen that he believed there was a desire on both sides to restart a high-level political dialogue between Turkey and the bloc. Fidan added that it was time to get […]

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Turkish foreign minister blasts Israel's plans to resettle Golan Heights

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan blasted Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu over his plans to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, claiming that the Israeli government was pursuing a policy of further occupying and annexing the disputed area at Syria's southwestern edge. He rejected any comparison to Turkey's control of northern Syria, calling it "completely irrelevant and […]

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Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Tehran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was arrested on December 19 after travelling to Tehran to report on Iranian society. Iranian state media on Monday confirmed her detention and said Sala had "violated the law" while on the ground. Italy said efforts to free her were "complicated".

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Syria's de facto leader Sharaa meets Ukrainian foreign minister in Damascus

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's new leader and head of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group, hosted a Ukrainian delegation led by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Monday. The meeting is an effort to rebuild relations between the two countries after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, who was a close ally of Russia.

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French PM visits Mayotte after Cyclone Chido destruction

French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday accompanied by a large delegation including education minister Elisabeth Borne and Manuel Valls, the new overseas territories minister. They have vowed to bring help to the island and promised "concrete action". For Inés Alma, a journalist based in Mayotte, "it is more about action than […]

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Activists demand 'concrete measures' to rebuild Mayotte after deadly cyclone

French Prime Minister François Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian Ocean territory ravaged by a cyclone. "[The French state] needs to take its responsibility," said Mayotte activist Syviane Amavie, who is demanding "concrete measures" to rebuild the ravaged island. Locals are enraged by the slow pace of aid […]

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The Coteaux du Vendômois wine appellation honors Pineau d’Aunis grape variety, through Domaines Colin, Jumert, Brazilier, Martellière, Ariane & Co and Cave aux Caux…

Exploring Loire Valley sparkling wines, from Côteaux du Vendômois, De Chanceny Vouvray and Crémant de Loire

Put a step into the AOP Bellet in Nice, with the gastronomic wines from the Domaine de la Source

Virginia wines are ready to be savored in France, rich from their American wine terroir

Why not starting 2024 with the Rhône Valley wines of the Domaine Brusset, from Les Travers to Montmirail?

Focus on the Côte Rôtie appellation in Rhône Valley, with La Chatillonne wine cuvée by Vidal-Fleury

Another facet from the Beaujolais wine appellation is proposed by the Domaine Franck Chavy

From the Château du Moulin-à-Vent until the Domaine de la Tour de Bief, taste different facets from Beaujolais wines

Just be tempted by the Burgundy wines treasures issued from the Domaine Roux

Dive into the Bergerac appellation with the wines from the Château de la Jaubertie

Vidal-Fleury unveils you its wines from 19 Rhône Valley appellations

Enter the Maison Drappier in the Côte des Bar, as the favorite champagne from the Général de Gaulle!

The doors of Pessac-Léognan open to you with the wines from the Château de France wine estate

Discover the John Riddoch vineyards, from the Wynns Coonawarra Estate in Australia

Learn more about Savoy wines thanks to the Vin de Savoie appellation

Learn more about Languedoc wines, with the wide and plural AOC Fitou appellation

A gastronomic tour in Troyes with the Maison Maury, the Prunelle, the Maison Caffet, the BAM and Le Jardin restaurants, while staying at the Hotel De La Poste!

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!

Honored at the Awards Esthétique Médicale 2024, adopt some pure argan oil cosmetics ritual from Dream Argan Paris

L’Évadé restaurant, a gastronomic address near Pigalle, entered into the Michelin Pantheon

Our new perfume selection for 2024 Xmas, with Karl Lagerfeld, Guess, État Libre d’Orange, Parfumeurs du Monde

ABK6 Cognac celebrates the Year of the Snake in 2025, with an exceptional limited edition

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