Clare Smyth, world’s best female chef: ‘I’m not going to stand and shout at someone. It’s just not nice’

She was once told by Gordon Ramsay she wouldn’t last a week in his kitchen. Now, the chef patron of Core in London has been named best female chef at the food industry’s ‘Oscars’. But why is the business still dominated by men?

Joël Robuchon obituary

French chef whose creative genius and drive for perfection brought him 32 Michelin stars

Right next door to one of France’s most romantic châteaux: Relais de Chambord

  Less than two hours from Paris, but a world away, Le Relais de Chambord is the only hotel on the Château de Chambord’s extensive estate. As the visitor approaches through the forest road, expectation builds. Then, as the extraordinary Château comes into view, its magical atmosphere takes hold. The Château de Chambord stands in … Read more

Louis Vuitton City Guide spotlights Arles with 150 must-visit addresses. There is also a Christian Lacroix personal tour

  Every summer since 1970, over the course of more than forty art exhibitions at various of the Arles’ exceptional heritage sites, the Rencontres d’Arles has been a major influence in disseminating the best of world photography and playing the role of a springboard for photographic and contemporary creative talents. In 2016, the festival welcomed … Read more

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa is uplifting as the bubbles in a glass of champagne

  Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa debuted as Champagne’s first world-class wellness retreat. With views of the Champagne valley and immaculate gardens, all rooms feature Hermès amenities and offer guests access to the property’s world-class team who can craft curated itineraries throughout all seasons highlighting the best of the hotel and Champagne region – from … Read more

How to Write an Ecommerce Business Plan for Online Luxury Store Success

  So you have decided to create your own Online Store. What’s more you want to make it a luxury store. That’s incredible. But before launching, and although you think it is a dispensable step, you must create a business plan. In this article we are going to dive into the key elements that the … Read more