Living far from the bright lights and bustling streets of the capital, and being a huge fan of all forms of art, I'm always tempted by the major exhibitions in Paris and all over Europe. But I often overlook what's going on right…

Although it closed in 1895, the Jules Vieillard factory maintains a special relationship with the people of Bordeaux. Old Bordeaux families are fond of the widely-varied faience produced by this company, which employed several hun…

For many people, especially outside France, Bordeaux is synonymous with wine. But this city whose name is inscribed on thousands of bottles does not actually have any large vineyards within its boundaries. I have a few places wher…