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La Terrasse Rouge, Château La Dominique – Saint Emilion, France

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Tristane de la Presle

Last Sunday, we drove to the Right Bank of the Estuary, to see Pomerol and to dine at La Terrasse Rouge in Saint-Emilion, which opened 18 months ago and seems to attract a growing number of devotees. We arrived at La Dominique. … Continue reading →

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Biarritz living for a day… or more, France

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Tristane de la Presle

This weekend, we were in the coastal city of Biarritz in the Basque Country of France. Each time I have visited in the past years, the vibe, the oceanic breeze, the shades of light, the views, the people, the bistros and … Continue reading →

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September in the Medoc, France

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Tristane de la Presle

September in the Medoc was in-cre-di-ble… And as a bonus Mother Nature seems to be granting locals with quite a 2014 harvest. N2S, don’t change a thing for next year! Chill in the picturesque village of Bages during the Marathon des Châteaux du Medoc. … Continue reading →

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Café Marly – Paris, France

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Tristane de la Presle

After eight consecutive weeks of exploring the Atlantic shores and Bordeaux winelands surrounding our new home, I returned to the City of Light, as a tourist for the first time. And what a delight. Despite the spotted “it” locations in the magazine columns, my heart … Continue reading →

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Two reasons to go (back) to rue du Bac, 75007 – Paris

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Tristane de la Presle

End of December, once the corporate swarm has deserted Paris, is a great time to enjoy the City of Light. Store windows glitter. Sidewalks appear bigger. Trucks offering crêpes or gauffres linger outside museums. Getting a seat anyplace really is … Continue reading →

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