ARTICLES BY Margaret
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The madeleines of Penelope
06 Nov 2022
The madeleine is a symbol of conviviality and warms the heart when winter sets in. But the first heart she warmed was that of Duke Stanislas.
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Chez Abel
29 Oct 2022
Any lover of Lyon gastronomy knows the Bistrot d'Abel. Guarantor of traditions, it is also the oldest restaurant in Lyon.
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The Galette of Perouges
08 Oct 2022
In the medieval village of Pérouges, towards Lyon from the city of Calvin, a gourmet stop is a must at the Hostellerie to taste its famous sugar pie.
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Saffron chicken & Persian rice
03 Sep 2022
I am sharing with you one of my recipes to delight the people you love. I am also revealing a few secrets to cooking well.
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La Régalido in Fontvieille
30 Jun 2022
Since 2015, Audrey & Christophe Chalvidal have brought life to this place whose soul is scented with lavender. A former 17th-century oil mill, La Régalido was transformed into a hotel during the 19th century.
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Alyâa Kamel in plural
27 May 2022
Alyâa Kamel in plural captivates and takes us far, far from the land at war and the consequences of a pandemic.
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Online Auction Only
19 Mar 2022
In this uncertain climate, 2,000 visitors attended the Online Only auction at Piguet Auction House. Big KPIs: 85% of lots sold for CHF 4.2 million, including costs.
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Christophe Louie & the Panettone
14 Dec 2021
It is 11 am in Paris; pastry chef Christophe Louie has just prepared around 100 Panettones with natural sourdough. Ready for delivery throughout Europe, it takes a few minutes or even seconds for the stock to be sold.
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Van Gogh Alive
26 Nov 2021
More than 3000 high-definition images are projected on giant screens and walls, from the ceiling to the floor. Van Gogh Alive is a must-see until February 2022.
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Château des Avenières
25 Nov 2021
Located 20 minutes away from Geneva, the Château des Avenières was built on top of a hill as a tribute from a sister to another.
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