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Discover the beauty of the Avignon Rose festival

Discover the beauty of the Avignon Rose festival
  For four days in early June the center of Avignon comes alive with the scent and sight of the Altera Rosa – the Avignon Rose festival. Since 2004 thousands of florist, gardeners and fans of the beautiful flower come together to embrace the splendour of the rose. Each year... [Read more]

Fashion, Dining and Glamour in Cannes

Fashion, Dining and Glamour in Cannes
April marks the return of Cannes shopping festival, where the city celebrates the glory of stores, fashion and spending – with plenty of style. Running from the 6th-9th of April, Cannes rolls out the red carpet for fashion shows, A-list stars – such as Salvatore Ferragamo,... [Read more]

Follow your nose to the birthplace of 4711 Eau de Cologne

Follow your nose to the birthplace of 4711 Eau de Cologne
One of the first things that comes to mind when we think of Cologne is Eau de Cologne, and there is no brand more synonymous with the fragrance than the original, 4711 brand. The name comes from when Cologne was occupied by the French – Napoleon ordered his soldiers to count... [Read more]

Navigate the Sales in Paris

Navigate the Sales in Paris
Sales in France are state regulated and therefore generally only run during two periods, once in summer and once just after Christmas. In this time, department stores, boutiques, designer outlets and many other stores clear out last season’s items to make room for the next. By... [Read more]

Shopping, shopping, shopping in Cologne!

Shopping, shopping, shopping in Cologne!
As the fourth largest city in Germany, Cologne is an effervescent and busy metropolis where you will always find something to do, see and enjoy. If you travel to Cologne and spend a few days here, you will get a chance to observe one of Cologne’s most distinctive features the inhabitants,... [Read more]

Diamonds are forever in Antwerp’s Diamond Museum!

Diamonds are forever in Antwerp’s Diamond Museum!
“Diamonds are Forever” wrote Ian Fleming and the song which was sung by Shirley Bassey cannot resonate more in any city than it does in Antwerp. This is partly interesting because around the 16th century Antwerp was a hub for merchant and the prevailing economic theory of the... [Read more]