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Lyon, silk capital of France

Authentic Luxury, France, Unique experienceJanuary 12, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Did you know that Lyon has been a silk capital of France and whole Europe for hundreds of years? Traditions of silk making in Lyon start as far as XVI century. Amazing that hand made silk production still exists, and it is not just tourists' extraction. This little workshop which you see on my pictures…

Bernard Loiseau in Sauleiu, Burgundy

FranceJanuary 10, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Relais & Chateaux Bernard Loiseau, set in sleepy Sauleiu village in the heart of Burgundy, may feel like being "in the middle of nowhere" but it worth to visit, stay and dine. Creature of legendary chef Bernard Loiseau who was holding three stars in the Michelin Guide and had a peak rating of 19.5/20 in the Gault…

Domaine Laroche

FranceJanuary 9, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Visiting one of the oldest vineries in Chablis, Domaine Laroche, for wine tasting and lunch. Quite an experience! Courtesy of EluxFrance and Frederic De Coral. I'm always in search of authenticity, and here it is! As authentic as it can be! And oh... the wine and food were fabulous!

Lagendary restaurant La Tour d’Argent

France, Gourmet dining, Luxury TravelJanuary 8, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When in Paris, this is one of the icons: La Tour d'Argent, four-hundred-year-old household - imagine??? That was my second encounter with chef Yannick Franques. First time I met him in Southern France 13 years ago when he was at Oetker Saint Martin. That was like... oh... deja vu... I definitely met this handsome chef…

My new favourite in Paris, Hotel Lutetia

FranceJanuary 7, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In December, I stopped overnight at Hotel Lutetia in Paris. What a treat! Location, location, location: Left Bank in its best, heart of Saint Germain des Prés - lively, chic, and oh so Parisian! You step out, and you are in Paris through and through. You step in, and you are so much in Paris…

And to start from…

Luxury TravelJanuary 7, 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This site is replacement of my old one, and even if it looks new and "under construction", the person behind is far not a novice at luxury travel business, and has few stories to tell. So, let's start! Julia's way to take selfies. While browsing Puglia, the heel of Italian boot, in April 2023.

Run the new site

UncategorizedDecember 17, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Don't pay attention to the posts below, I don't know what it is or how to remove it. Perhaps later.