Category Archives: Architecture

Le Chateau du Grand-Lucé

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Patricia Gilbert

Have you ever been bitten by the jealousy bug? I must say that the first time I came across Los Angeles interior decorator Timothy Corrigan showing the wonders of his very own, authentic French château, I was a little jealous. … Continue reading →

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C’est fini!

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Patricia Gilbert

I just finished what may be the longest, and certainly heaviest, tome of my life. Paris, City of Art, by Jean-Marie Pérouse de Montclos, was an anniversary gift from my very nice husband in about 2008. Since the book weighs … Continue reading →

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Le patrimoine culturel

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Patricia Gilbert

This week, all of us have been riveted by the tragic fire at Notre Dame. We were in a small town in New Hampshire, grabbing a quick bite, when we saw the horrible images on a muted TV in the … Continue reading →

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Que voir à San Francisco

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Patricia Gilbert

After I returned from France in August, my husband and I went to San Francisco to visit our daughter who has just moved there. (Quelle chanceuse!) It’s a truly fabulous city. I was struck by how many French-speaking visitors were … Continue reading →

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Délabré

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Patricia Gilbert

When I was in Deauville, I thoroughly enjoyed a long walk on the beach. Amid all the beautiful homes and hotels, one massive structure really stood out. It was much more like a château than a summer home – there … Continue reading →

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Five on Friday 2

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Patricia Gilbert

Well, the verdict on the new format was positive, so here we go again with a round-up of francophile recommendations: Artist makes the Louvre Pyramid disappear – I am looking forward to seeing this when I get to Paris in … Continue reading →

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Un spectacle qui cartonne

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Patricia Gilbert

I just spent a spectacular weekend in New York. The weather was amazing; we went to a couple of great museum exhibits and ate lots of wonderful meals. One of the most enjoyable things that we did was walk along … Continue reading →

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Vent fort

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Patricia Gilbert

We really enjoy living in the greater Boston area. There are so many things to see and do. Recently, we visited Ventfort Hall in Lenox, Massachusetts and stayed for a holiday afternoon tea. America’s Gilded Age was the period between … Continue reading →

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La Verrière

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Later this month, on October 27, the Fondation Louis Vuitton will open its doors in the Bois de Boulogne. Architect Frank Gehry was commissioned by LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault to create an appropriate setting for the Foundation’s extensive art … Continue reading →

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Un mécénat

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

Just before heading back home, I got to tick something important off my bucket-list – the newly restored 18th-Century Decorative Arts Galleries at the Louvre. The galleries have been closed since 2005 during the multi-million dollar renovation, which was overseen … Continue reading →

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