Nestled in a green setting in Louveciennes in the Yvelines, between Versailles and Saint-Germain, La Parenthèse Verte lives up to its name As you pass through the gates of the Granges du Barry park popular for both weekday lunches and Sunday brunches shaded terrace overlooking a bucolic panorama the address plays the card of authenticity without ostentation breathe the fresh air and enjoy a generous meal with friends or family peaceful and surrounded by greenery - offers a warm welcome you realize why this address is so aptly named: here plant-based decor that extends the link with the outdoors birthday dinner or business meeting in a serene environment The à la carte menu features traditional French cuisine a well-thought-out assortment: poached egg with sweet-spiced chakchouka salmon gravlax delicately flavored with dill Special mention for the chakchouka: spiced just right it awakens the taste buds without rushing them and the accompaniment - sweet potato purée and chips lightly spiced spianata - creates a balance of flavors that's both comforting and surprising melting burratina and Parma ham takes us back for a bite somewhere between Rome and Louveciennes the duck breast with honey and lemon has a lot going for it especially with its melting pears and golden grenailles You'll be tempted by the profiteroles pralinée where crunchy pecans meet a regressive hot chocolate sauce the café ou thé gourmand offers a wide range of desserts: mi-cuit chocolat enough to taste everything and finish the meal on a high note What's so appealing here is both the food and the atmosphere: attentive service And that rare feeling of not quite being in Paris anymore Expect to pay between €28 and €32 for lunch and €40 and €45 for dinner Every Sunday, an all-you-can-eat brunch This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here Discover how the Palace of Versailles used science as a tool of power in this illuminating new exhibition the Palace of Versailles is famous around the world for its opulent architecture and rich history it also became a major site of scientific thinking science and splendour will explore the important role science played at the Palace Visitors will be transported to the world of the French royal court to discover spectacular objects including Louis XV’s rhinoceros an extraordinarily detailed map of the moon by Jean-Dominique Cassini and a beautiful sculptural clock evoking the creation of the world The exhibition presents significant figures associated with the pursuit of knowledge at Versailles including the pioneering Madame du Coudray who trained thousands of midwives across rural France We are delighted to be bringing Versailles to London in this new exhibition which invites visitors to discover an unusual but crucial side of the Palace's history and grandeur This exhibition will reveal fascinating stories of science at Versailles through more than a hundred treasures highlighting the relationship between science and power Don’t miss your chance to explore the fascinating scientific side to Versailles’ story in Versailles This new exhibition has been created with support from our expert advisor Located just 20 minutes from Paris, La Maison Louveciennes, just a stone's throw from Le Coq de Bougival, With its lively open spaces and sunny terraces this emblematic address in western Paris welcomes you all year round to a warm and exotic setting that changes with the seasons deckchairs and a breathtaking view over the Seine the restaurant features several beautifully decorated areas spacious dining rooms and a panoramic terrace ideal for lunch in the sun or dinner at dusk perfect for prolonging evenings around generous dishes you'll discover a seasonal menu devised by passionate and creative chef David Cheleman French cuisine with Mediterranean accents is revisited in traditional recipes grilled octopus or pan-fried duck tartar with foie gras La Maison Louveciennes is also a festive place to dine the restaurant transforms itself into a veritable musical stage: live singer the atmosphere is convivial and intergenerational between hits from the 80s and current hits A chic guinguette spirit that appeals to groups of friends and families alike The restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner with formulas priced at €45 (starter-main course or main course-dessert) and €49 for a full menu For a gourmet break on the banks of the Seine a lively evening or a relaxing moment with your feet in the sand La Maison Louveciennes offers a timeless interlude gastronomy and conviviality at the gateway to Paris the perfect way to spend a relaxing moment by the water The 2025 MG Astor Shine Walkaround: Now Includes Even More Features Nagaland State Lottery Results 15.04.2024 For 1PM 8PM LIVE: CHECK DEAR GODAVARI MORNING Lucky Draw Result 1 Crore First Prize Complete Winners List Here 8PM for 15.04.2024 LIVE: CHECK DEAR GODAVARI MORNING Lucky Draw Result 1 Crore First Prize Complete Winners List Here discovers 12 mines containing over 10 tons of... 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Calling it "depressing news," 43-year-old engineer Franck Nguyen said "the baguette is an institution in France Although the baguette seems like the quintessential French product it was said to have been invented by Vienna-born baker August Zang in 1839 Zang put in place France's steam oven making it possible to produce bread with a brittle crust yet fluffy interior The product's zenith did not come until the 1920s with the advent of a French law preventing bakers from working before 4 a.m thin shape meant it could be made more quickly than its stodgy cousins so it was the sole bread that bakers could make in time for breakfast French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot has even nominated the baguette for a place on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List next year Baguettes are such serious business that bread observers say bakers around France are willing to sacrifice other bread products to maintain the price of the baguette That worries 24-year-old student Sandrine Boyer She said she spends most of her bakery money on products other than baguettes and hopes "that the price of the breads in general will not go up as well." Marie Antoinette's famously misattributed quote "Let them eat cake," was one of the supposed triggers of the 1789 French Revolution Yet Anract was sanguine about the immediate future "It wasn't about the price of bread left to sleep at mother nature’s pace.  If someone were to ask me ‘which painting best represents the spirit of winter for you?’ I would gesture towards French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro’s snowy landscape of ‘La route de Versailles à Saint Germain where there are more naked trees than houses per square mile whose dullness is suddenly brightened by a thick icy blanket of pure white; nestled in the western suburbs of Paris and it is one which Pissarro thankfully froze in time on his canvas there is more to Paris’s outskirts than the golden Versailles palace and the grounds where the Paris Saint-Germain football team train on a weekly basis.  two years prior to the first Impressionist exhibition Pissarro created an extensive series of paintings studying this road: 22 in total A significant proportion of these canvases were impressions of the winter season Pissarro’s passion thus helped to freeze in time the beauty that the winter season brings out of these surroundings When the lightest storm of snow hits my hometown I always come back to this particular painting Why? I am guessing that 150 years ago, when global warming was not quite as serious as it is now Pissarro must have numbed his hands trying to capture the Route de Versailles and his house with the blue shutters discernible in the middle ground of the painting at different angles during the different times of the day I try to convince myself that he would have been grateful that some fervent art history students would one day thank him for his artistic endeavours A casual observer could argue this is merely an ordinary snowy landscape of a random French village as underneath this hurried impression lies an intricate essay on the contrasting nature of winter in rural environments hushed atmosphere that the thick coats of snow create do not dismiss the harshness of such a season and the difficulties villagers had to encounter during the months following the winter solstice.  Underneath this hurried impression lies an intricate essay on the contrasting nature of winter in rural environments I am yet to see a horse-drawn carriage trotting up this road These have instead been replaced by thousands of roaring cars passing by the blue shuttered house at number 22 Route de Versailles completely oblivious to the fact that the man who kickstarted Impressionism and inspired the next generation of European modernist painters Image Credit: Wikimedia CommonsIllustration: Victoria Cheng With public art collections closed we are bringing the art to you exploring highlights and hidden gems from across the country in partnership with Art UK Today’s pick: Joséphine Bowes’s Château du Barry in the Bowes museum Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle wouldn’t exist without the painter of this work. Joséphine Bowes was a French actor with Théâtre des Variétés in Paris who captured the heart of the English landowner John Bowes whose work was chosen to be exhibited at the Paris Salon four times and more than 60 of her works including landscapes (such as this) and still lifes They married in 1852 and John gave Joséphine the Château du Barry It is suggested that the figure of the lady who can be seen sitting beside the path between the tall trees could even be Joséphine herself By the 1860s the couple realised they would be childless and John credits Joséphine with coming up with the idea of creating a museum to share their passion for art with the people of the area they loved They sold the Château du Barry to fund their museum project and began a decade-long buying spree amassing more than 15,000 objects during that time ranging from Spanish paintings to delicate French ceramics and glass In 1869 Joséphine laid the foundation stone for the museum neither of them lived to see their magnificent museum open to the public in 1892 You can see more art from the Bowes Museum on Art UK here and find out more on the museum’s website This series is brought to you in collaboration with Art UK, which brings the nation’s art together on one digital platform and tells the stories behind the art. The website shows works by 50,000 artists from more than 3,000 venues including museums, universities and hospitals as well as thousands of public sculptures. Discover the art you own here the most sought-after master of the saxophone in the world was ordained a priest on Sunday for the French-speaking Orthodox parish of St Clodoald in Louveciennes within the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe a conservative professor and one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists said “Yes” to the call to the priesthood held in the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis this Sunday wrote on Facebook Father Răzvan Ionescu from the Romanian parish of Sts who converted to Orthodoxy with his wife Odile in 1984 Since 2017 as an archdeacon at the Parish in Louveciennes pastored by Archpriest Marc-Antoine Costa de Beauregard Father Claude Delangle is considered one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists and a master of the French saxophone He has performed as a soloist with prestigious orchestras He received several awards from the National Conservatory of Music in Paris and was appointed professor at this institution in 1988 where he created the most prestigious saxophone school in the world Students worldwide seek to study with him because he offers a wide range of interdisciplinary activities and the opportunity to work with significant contemporary composers Claude Delangle is often asked to give acting classes on all continents the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... 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(function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website he left behind a fashion legacy not soon to be forgotten and his own namesake label earned him a place amongst other sartorial icons and his exceptional craftsmanship and imagination will be studied and celebrated for generations to come Lagerfeld himself was also a discerning and voracious collector and his estate was so vast Sotheby’s created numerous auctions to parcel out the more than 1,000 lots of his belongings “The biggest challenge was to make a selection that covered all Karl Lagerfeld’s tastes,” Pierre Mothes, vice president of Sotheby’s France told Galerie ahead of the first online sale in early December we wanted to highlight Karl’s immense culture This group gives us some clues on Karl Lagerfeld’s lifestyle and on the man he was.” So far two online auctions and two live auctions in Paris and Monaco have concluded achieving a cumulative €18.2 million; many of Lagerfeld’s meticulously selected treasures achieved staggering sums that far exceeded their pre-sale auctions “After the historic success of the inaugural sale in Monaco Part II of the KARL sale has again surpassed expectations,” Mothes said in a statement “Collectors from around the world eagerly pursued Karl Lagerfeld’s objects and drawings The ‘Kaiser’ would surely have been touched by the tremendous public success of these sales.” Ahead of the final part a look at some of the exceptional pieces that have already crossed the block © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Operation barbec 'chic feet in the sand on the banks of the Seine on the brand new summer beach signed Maison Louveciennes Just behind the bourgeois suburb of Rueil-Malmaison stands a beautiful address which already delights the elegant families of the area the chef and owner also at the head of the big brother and neighbor Le Coq de Bougival has succeeded in rehabilitating an old Hippopo 'in a dream location It feels like arriving in a very beautiful hotel as the volumes are impressive and the pastel decor ultra-polished But it's good to enjoy the long summer days on the terrace that we find ourselves there .. In addition to its usual terrace (which is already worth the detour), this new trendy place in western Paris is inaugurating its beach restaurant below, literally at the water's edge. L'Effet Mer therefore becomes the holiday version of the house and is displayed as the most desirable spot in almost Paris with beautiful white chairs under the matching parasols The food is not to be outdone with a buffet of starters and desserts in self-service at will and according to the arrival: salad bar catch of the day) grilled on the barbecue and served at the table (€ 45 per person By car / Uber 35 minutes from the center of Paris or by public transport: RER A to Nanterre-Préfecture then take bus 259 which drops you off almost in front of La Machine stop Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and Tuesday to Saturday for dinner the beach is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m © Alexis Jacquin © Instagram / @maisonlouveciennes Also discover the BBq aperitif on the rooftop of Rochechouart and the perfect brunch from Jean Imbert Bacha: a coffee shop worthy of the 1,001 nights Where to Indulge in an Insane Strawberry Tart Three New Italian Restaurants to Try Right Away The creations of Paris's best chocolatiers for easter 5 Grand Gourmet Luxuries to Treat Yourself to… for Less Than 40 € The new Michelin-starred restaurants to try in Paris Where to take a cool and stylish pastry class in Paris 5 new adventurous tables in the heart of Paris Our 5 Favorite Bouillons for a Feast Without Breaking the Bank Four new tables for friends to reserve as a group Where to Have an Author's Breakfast in Paris Where to Find the Best Carrot Cakes in Paris The New Marine Table That Delights the Triangle d'Or 5 fresh new addresses in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Where to book for a business lunch in Paris Kapara launches the sexiest Israeli brunch in Paris We Went Back for Lunch at Jòia by Hélène Darroze Discover the Trendiest Cocktail Bars Reviving Paris 10 off-road dresses you absolutely must put on this winter Hotels with rooftop that make our head spin in Paris 12 turn-key looks to be in the spotlight at a wedding The 5 New Parisian Boutiques You Absolutely Need to Check Out Glucose Goddess: Jessie Inchauspé's Revolutionary Method The most beautiful committed florists in Paris on a short circuit The concept store Merci opens a sublime 2nd space While Karl Lagerfeld was decidedly minimalist in his dress always seen in black-and-white suiting and signature sunglasses Filling his beautiful residences in Monaco’s Millefiori tower and Paris were furnishings by top talents such as Marc Newson and Konstantin Grcic; artworks by Takashi Murakami and Joana Vasconcelos; Goyard luggage; and a vast array of collectibles depicting Lagerfeld and his beloved blue-cream tortie Birman cat Last winter, Sotheby’s mounted the first in a series of live and online auctions to disperse the late Chanel designer’s extensive holdings. Sales in Paris and Monaco have already achieved more than €18.2 million, with many of Lagerfeld’s meticulously curated belongings realizing staggering sums that far exceeded their pre-sale estimates opening April 29 and running through May 6 These last groupings encompass more than 480 lots many of which pay homage to the designer’s German heritage and were largely sourced from the designer’s Louveciennes home in Île-de-France Collectors will find everything from a vast selection of vintage German advertisements to furniture by Christian Liaigre and Bruno Paul and clothing from the designer’s high-fashion holdings the live event features more than 200 lots and will be the first in-person sale to be held in Sotheby’s new German flagship at Cologne’s Palais Oppenheim marks the storied auction house’s sixth location and boasts a breathtaking setting overlooking the Rhine River a look at some of the unique pieces coming up for auction at Sotheby’s Expelled from the court on the death of the king then led a life of exile on her estate at Château de Louveciennes ending up guillotined like Louis XVI and his wife Jeanne Bécu spent the first years of her life in Vaucouleurs before boarding with the Dames de Saint-Aure on rue Neuve-Sainte-Geneviève who befriended the young girl and gave her a good education Today, the convent, which inspired Victor Hugo 's Les Misérables is a listed building complex comprising residential buildings set around a garden Officially the king's favorite, Jeanne had to live at the Château de Versailles and her first apartments were located in the North Wing close to the chapel and overlooking the Royal Courtyard an apartment was dedicated to her on the second floor Louis XV granted Madame du Barry a royal patent for the Château de Louveciennes in the Yvelines enlarged and redecorated by Ange-Jacques Gabriel It was she who commissioned the architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux to build the reception pavilion you can also recognize images shot in part at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte where you'll feel right at home by the fire vintage skis and string lights: all the hallmarks of pretty cosy chalets in a magical atmosphere reminiscent of the elegant resorts of La Clusaz or Megève Bring the whole family along to discover the menu which smells of cheese and comforting specialities scallops with truffle purée and Black Angus prime rib let yourself be tempted by the comforting desserts While Karl Lagerfeld was revered for the sartorial creations he conceived his many residences revealed his passion for collectible design Now more than 1,000 lots owned by the late fashion icon are coming to auction at Sotheby’s in an eight-part sale taking place in Monaco and Paris in early December and Cologne “He was extremely open to all styles and artistic movements of the 20th century,” Pierre Mothes vice president of Sotheby’s France tells Galerie ‘I don’t want to become the curator of my own collection.’ He could buy an important piece of art déco furniture together with an earthenware figure by Robj.” Among the treasures hitting the block are pieces from the various spaces he lived in including his 19th-floor apartment in Monaco’s Millefiori tower; his 19th-century house in Louveciennes; his apartment at 17 quai Voltaire in Paris; his office at 15 rue des Saint-Pères; and the never-before shot apartment opposite While residence appears uniquely different “Louveciennes was conceived as an anthology of his tastes with colors that could evoke his childhood,” explains Mothes “The apartment at 17 quai Voltaire also illustrated a certain taste for simplicity which appeared to be common in the last three places he was able to live.” Art Deco pieces from duo Louis Süe and André Mare and an almost endless assortment of Goyard luggage are featured alongside deeply personal items including a Lagerfeld portrait by Takashi Murakami and a sculpture of his beloved cat “The biggest challenge was to make a selection that covered all Karl Lagerfeld’s tastes,” says Mothes “By selecting a bit more than 1000 lots This group gives us some clues on Karl Lagerfeld’s lifestyle and on the man he was One of the biggest surprises was to see that he had kept a lot of furniture and objects by Süe & Mare thus remaining faithful to his taste for Art Deco 1925 furniture since the 1970s.” Although Karl Lagerfeld was greatly respected in the fashion world the way he lived with design objects and art reveals a unique sense of playfulness too “He could have a huge sense of humor together with an ironic approach of life,” says Mothes “This is the combination that made him so modern.”   A look inside the many homes of Karl Lagerfeld “and I detach myself when it is time.” Lagerfeld sustained his need for transformation not just through fashion but with décor The designer owned more than 10 homes during his life located everywhere from France and Germany to Italy Each of Lagerfeld’s properties served as a canvas with which to explore a singular obsession he would decorate it in one style or period down to the smallest detail only to eventually sell it all and start again somewhere new His homes included Parisian apartments on Rue de l’Université a hôtel particulier in Paris named Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo and houses in Biarritz and on Lake Champlain—to name a few “Each of Karl’s apartments is a perfect and closed universe but a sincere one,” said the French designer Andrée Putman a friend who collaborated with Lagerfeld on several projects Signature Drawing: The signature of Impressionist Camille Pissarro appears on “Landscape in the vicinity of Louveciennes (Autumn)” a painting from 1870 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales November 18 the oral argument at the Supreme Court for the case Cassirer v Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation regarding the Nazi-looted Camille Pissarro painting had one moment of levity “Can everyone agree that this is a beautiful painting?” It was the first direct mention of “Rue Saint-Honoré, Apres Midi, Effet de Pluie,” and served as a reminder, as The Forward reported previously, that cases involving looted art are often decided on questions of procedural law versus on the merits of the case itself a decision will be made on whether section 1606 of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) which dictates the circumstances in which a foreign country can be sued in U.S requires application of California state law or Spanish law representing the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation where the painting currently hangs in Spain sought to minimize the nexus of the case to the state of California where heir Claude Cassirer lived when he filed the lawsuit in 2005 against the Foundation Stauber contended that except for Claude’s retirement to San Diego the state of California would not have an interest in this case from Germany to California in 1951 was not mentioned) Stauber stated before the court that “Nothing in the Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act or its foreign affairs origins mandates that federal courts sitting in judgment of a foreign state’s private or public acts must employ a forum’s choice-of-law test where the forum has little or no connection to the claims or the basis for jurisdiction and the test ignores the federal and foreign concerns that underpin the FSIA.” He also stated that “Section 1606 relates to the application of substantive law Justice Elena Kagan questioned the line of reasoning stating that this approach “seems to be treating the foreign state in a way that it’s — it’s really the opposite of the — of the way the FSIA instructs in 1606.” In a line of inquiry regarding the different potential choice of law outcomes Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked Stauber bluntly both correctly point to the application of Spanish law that some aspect of California law can hurt you representing the plaintiffs David Cassirer and the United Jewish Federation of San Diego responded that Congress was clear in the drafting of section 1606 that state actors should be liable in the same manner as a private party I respectfully suggest,” stated Boies to the Supreme Court justices “that you can read that language and say that you can have different choice of law rules apply when a state actor is involved than when a private museum’s involved.” Furthermore he argued that the respondents were arguing over the merits of the law itself but that is something Congress should decide Boies cited 20 years of law where the court interpreted section 1606 of FSIA and applied state choice of law rules The decision of the Supreme Court is expected to be delivered in four to six weeks the case will be remanded down to a lower court to adjudicate based on California state law If the Supreme Court sides with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection Foundation the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will stand and the Kingdom of Spain will retain ownership of the painting I’d like to ask you to please support the Forward American 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behind a series of bold policy changes transforming Saudi Arabia and shaking up the Middle East The 2015 purchase appears to be one of several extravagant acquisitions — including a $500 million yacht and a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting — by a prince who is leading a sweeping crackdown on corruption and self-enrichment by the Saudi elite and preaching fiscal austerity at home “He has tried to build an image of himself “And this is a severe blow to that image.” as pieced together through interviews and documents by The New York Times featuring a lawyer in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a fixer for the very rich in Malta is carefully shrouded by shell companies in France and Luxembourg But those companies are owned by Eight Investment Co. a Saudi firm managed by the head of Mohammed’s personal foundation Advisers to members of the royal family say the chateau ultimately belongs to the crown prince Eight Investment was the same company that backed Mohammed’s impulse buy of a 440-foot yacht from a Russian vodka tycoon in 2015 The company also recently bought a 620-acre estate in Condé-sur-Vesgre The chateau’s architect is refurbishing the manor house there and building structures for an apparent hunting compound according to permit records at the local town hall Neither Mohammed nor the Saudi government responded to requests for comment for this article nephew of the late billionaire arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi bulldozed a 19th-century castle in Louveciennes to make way for the new chateau in 2009 It appears to have been built in the time of Versailles the royal palace that set a world standard for gaudy luxury But the 17th century design camouflages 21st-century technology lights and whisper-silent air conditioning can all be controlled remotely by iPhone Along with more standard flourishes for top-of-the-line properties the rotunda features an exquisite fresco on the ceiling while the moat includes a transparent underwater chamber where sturgeon and koi can be seen swimming overhead A statue of Louis XIV made of Carrara marble stands watch over the grounds who was the town’s deputy mayor during construction he achieved something really quite incredible.” With the price of oil having plummeted from record highs in the past decade the government has tried to close yawning budget deficits with financial discipline even as the government canceled a quarter of a trillion dollars’ worth of public projects to rein in deficits King Salman was building a luxurious new vacation palace on the Moroccan coast shortly after he was named deputy crown prince Mohammed was vacationing in the south of France when he fancied a magnificent yacht with two swimming pools and a helicopter A trove of records leaked from a Bermuda law firm Bermuda and the Isle of Man quickly transferred ownership to Eight Investment or $494 million in today’s dollars — even more than what was paid for the chateau Emails between the lawyers said the yacht would be owned by a Cayman Islands company called Pegasus VIII which was created in 2014 when Mohammed was reported to have bought another yacht Town officials who worked with Khashoggi on the Chateau Louis XIV project described it as a near obsession “Khashoggi said it was the dream of his life to make a thing like that,” said Merlino Khashoggi declined through a spokeswoman to comment which restored the Élysée Palace and the Palais Garnier opera house in Paris said he could not comment on the work because he had signed a nondisclosure agreement a Maltese hospitality executive who caters to the superwealthy applied for building permits to reconstruct the stables and to construct a new guardhouse modeled on a rustic property built for Marie Antoinette at Versailles Located 30 minutes from the center of Paris this house is in an area that was once the hunding ground of French kings The home was given the name -- les pierres levées-- which translates roughly as 'Standing Stones' and is known for its scultpural forms of concrete evoking an outsider movement of architecture and sculpture born after the second World War Jacques Couëlle sought to integrate his architecture in the landscape thus giving this home its organic modern exterior though the interiors are decidedly more traditional. Couëlle is self-taught and founded the Research Center of Structures and would later be nicknamed "the architect of billionaires" In his career he became close friends with Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.  This stunning sea creature-shaped home blends into the landscape like a fantasy villa A pink cottage covered in hearts served as a haven and a resting place for LGBTQ activists What almost started out as a spite house became an eccentric's found object masterpiece An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex One man's ambition created this psychedelic log home A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280 A wacky two-story folk-art assemblage of carved and found objects and sound now in need of financial support the late Karl Lagerfeld was a brand unto himself From his era-defining work as the creative director at Chanel and Fendi to his own iconic personal style he is what one would call a “once in a generation” man Sotheby’s will bring to the public eye more than 4,000 objects from his personal collection in a series of auctions staged across Monaco and Paris—Lagerfeld’s (and haute couture’s!) most beloved cities the dishes used by Choupette—the cat who shared the last eight years of the designer’s life—or the wild mix of Art Deco furniture and contemporary art he picked for his home “The collection of Karl Lagerfeld reveals his taste as a decorator designer and humanist,” shares Pierre Mothes Lagerfeld’s influences spanned from the Italian Memphis Group French decorative arts to the worlds of advertising and photography His last years spent in Louveciennes (featured image) are marked by an obsessive return to his German roots The decor harks back to the grand designs of the turn of the century from Bruno Paul’s Art Nouveau–style furniture sets and delicate ceramics by Gerhard Schliepstein to posters from the 1920s by graphic artists Ernst Lübbert even if his iconic fingerless gloves or Goyard suitcases seem out of reach just attending the auction will be an experience in itself with some of the biggest creatives and friends of the late designer expected to take part in the bidding GQ India | VOGUE India | Condé Nast Traveller India From Claude Monet’s radiant water lilies to Paul Cézanne’s rendering of the verdant French countryside to the rosy pigments of Auguste Renoir more than 65 masterpieces on loan from Paris’s Musée d’Orsay celebrate the 19th century’s most important art movement coordinating curator at the Art Gallery of South Australia talks Guardian Australia through the latest show • Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay is on at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 29 March – 29 July • Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay is on at the Art Gallery of South Australia from 29 March – 29 July Illustration: Édouard Mane/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Édouard Manet/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Alfred Sisley/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Camille Pissarro/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Claude Monet/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Auguste Renoir/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Paul Signac/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Paul Cézanne/Art Gallery of South Australia Illustration: Berthe Morisot/Art Gallery of South Australia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been revealed as the owner of the French chateau described as the world’s most expensive home The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed Bin Salman is on the brink of buying English Premier league club Newcastle United after having a $AU 586 million (£300million) bid accepted by owner Mike Ashley that’s only $AU 136 million more than he paid for the world’s most expensive house the presumed heir to the Saudi kingdom splashed out an eye-popping $AU 472.4 million on the 20,230 hectare Chateau Louis XIV in Louveciennes near Versailles in France — making it the most expensive home in the world it’s finally ready for the Crown Prince to move in Inside the amazing underwater meditation room designed by Cogemad The structure was made to look as if it were constructed during the time when Versailles was built but it is decked out with all sorts of modern amenities — with the fountains lights and airconditioning can be run from an iPhone The chateau has a wine cellar that can hold 3000 bottles the chateau has a wine cellar that can hold 3000 bottles there are is squash court and two swimming pools — the indoor one has a rain spout falling from the ceiling The underground nightclub is filled with priceless art from the Crown Prince’s personal collection There’s even an underwater meditation room built inside the castle’s moat under the sea @olivier_rousteing 🐠 A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Apr 15 Before the 34-year-old prince bought the palace Kim Kardashian once considered it as a venue for her wedding to Kanye West third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Annette – who was registered under the name Danielle – was sadly taken from an orphanage in Louveciennes She was in the last convoy to leave France posted a photo of her yellow candles on Facebook last night stunned Debra realised one of them was for her aunt there’s literally a one in six million chance of this happening who works alongside Karen at the Association of Jewish Refugees “I’ve had messages from people saying it’s a sign I’ve been telling my family’s story through the book said she was none the wiser about the incredible coincidence before Debra told her “It sent shivers up my spine and I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to light this candle for her,” she said “The chances of this happening were so slim which made it even more of an honour.” After her miraculous escape from the gas chambers Paulette came to England where her maternal aunt lived Tonight the Jewish community light yellow candles to remember the 6 million victims of the #Shoah My friend was given my 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to comment on stories about the Jewish community Easy access to the paper on the streets of London also means Jewish News provides an invaluable window into the community for the country at large We hope you agree all this is worth preserving Last Updated on 5th April 2022 by Sophie Nadeau “We absolutely have to see more of this town.” Drive through the French countryside with me I insist on stopping everytime I spot something that might be vaguely interesting- as was the case with Louveciennes you won’t find this quaint little town in many brochures Nor will you find it on any tourist maps… Instead the charm of this quintessentially French destination lies in its off the beaten tourist track nature as well as its status as inspiration for many an impressionist painter One of my favourite things about France is that you could spend ten lifetimes exploring each and every region and yet still uncover hidden gems just waiting to be explored Barely fifteen kilometers from the center of Paris, the town lies between the iconic town of Versailles and the adorable town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Situated in the Yvelines department to the West of Paris this quintessential French town was once the muse of the Great French painters who populated the region around the turn of the last century and Sisley all found a tranquil place to paint out here in the French countryside unable to resist the lure of this typical French town Camille Pissarro was so enamoured with Louveciennes that he relocated to the settlement with his entire family in the spring of 1869 The French town soon became synonymous with early impressionism along with the nearby equally charming village of Voisins.  It was a blustery April afternoon when we pulled up into the car park at Louveciennes It was the kind of weather which wouldn’t have seemed at all out of place in the English countryside it was a Sunday afternoon and every local business was closed The town was once known as ‘Luciennes’ and the population of the town and local area numbers just 7000 It was the ‘sleepy’ nature of the town which had first caught the attention of the impressionists over a century earlier And wandering around the empty streets I could see why But the town wasn’t always so tranquil following the construction of an abbey in the local area In the VI Century, Louveciennes was predominantly a farming community. However, a few hundred centuries later in the twelfth century, this all changed. Louis XIV moved the court to nearby Versailles and the surrounding towns soon became a hub for nobility Dozens of French Châteaux were constructed; many of which still survive to this day Did I mention how gorgeous all these French palaces are Many are still worth a visit; yet another reason to embark on a road trip around the Yvelines region the town of Louveciennes had once again faded out of the spotlight the numerous Châteaux the only reminder that they once ruled the region  Impressionists flocked to the charming town and it remains much the same today as it did all those years ago when Monet first visited… the charm of this small French town lies in its picturesque nature and unspoiled cobbled lanes there are several interesting things to do in Louveciennes of note: In the very heart of this town of just 8000 the church was constructed during the 19th-century and is now a Roman Catholic church wander in at any given moment and you’ll soon discover features dating back to the 13th-century and beyond Just under two miles away, in the equally historic town of le Port-Marly, Alexandre Dumas’ former home can be visited for a small fee. Perfectly pretty and easily one of the best Château day trips from Paris this mansion turned house museum features treasures and hidden gems such as paintings is surrounded by a moat and even features a garden à l’anglaise the aqueduct is also sometimes referred to as the aqueduct of Marly the impressive structure has been a historic listed monument since the 1950s and though no longer in use and out of service the structure remains a stunning feat of architecture in the heart of the French countryside the aqueduct has been listed as a national historic monument Louveciennes is best combined with a trip to somewhere else you simply want a day of strolling the streets and enjoying dinner in one of the town’s only eateries and a day trip from Paris will take just over half an hour each way then there’s free parking throughout the village While the town never gets too busy (even in summer it’s best visited in the late spring when the cherry blossoms are blooming and pops of colour can be seen throughout the town If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Paris all the while never venturing too far away from the City of Light then I recommend a weekend escape to this pretty town and its surrounds there is nowhere to stay in Louveciennes itself some of the best accommodation nearby includes: Located in the picturesque village of Saint-Germain-en-Laye this four-star hotel is incredibly well reviewed and is located within the town which was the birthplace of Debussy and is even home to its own castle Check prices and availability here. Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. where the woman artist Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun lived and is buried and many other nobles up until the French Revolution caused her to flee France She returned home to spend her last years at Louveciennes Your blog about it has only increased my enthusiasm to visit this charming town oups : mentionner au lieu de “refuser” ! I lived in Paris in the 60’s and our high school classes (American School of Paris) were held in the madame du Barry’s Pavilion in Louveciennes (until 1967) Composer Camille Saint-Saëns lived in Louveciennes from 1865-70 what an amazing place to have been able to study I started this site back in 2015 with one mission in mind: I wanted to create useful travel guides with a historical and cultural focus Today it has blossomed into my full time job and together with a small team of writers (including my husband and sister) we craft articles to help you travel better throughout Europe © 2015- 2025 Sophie Nadeau. Nadeau Pasquier LTD. All Rights Reserved. solosophie participates in various affiliate marketing programs. solosophie is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Privacy Policy By Victor Baker If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a palatial French estate this outstanding 500 square-meters private mansion is one of the most amazing homes from Louveciennes Set on a massive property made of 5,343 square meters of green surroundings this mansion features two detached buildings bonded by a magnificent terrace which overlooks the garden and its ornamental lake This French estate features a triple reception area If the elegant exterior and the beautiful gardens won’t impress you the interiors of this stunning mansion will surely do so Staying true to its origins and its initial design the interior of this estate mixes beautifully retro-based elements with modern appliances with everything looking fresh and in excellent condition especially when you add the fact that you’re right next to Paris and the Versailles in particular Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a1158c8a2747efb316d76b29964b1ace" );document.getElementById("iac98c1bca").setAttribute( "id" Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential luxury blogs, Luxatic engages the finest connoisseurs with the content that speaks to their passions.