A silk ball gown designed by John Galliano for Dior in 2006 sits in the center of a room dedicated to Louis XIV, lined with ornate, gilded furniture and towering portraits of the Sun King. In another ...

In his Paris home and beyond, the interior decorator evokes French style while embracing effortless eclecticism ...

A full-length oil portrait painting of Lady Bridget by Thomas Gibson (English, 1680-1751), and a bust oil portrait painting ...

The city has been a centre of fashion since Louis XIV first donned a pair of white ... stylish homewares and design furniture. After your visit, scope out the charming 'cantine' overlooking ...

New treasures are always arriving, waiting to be discovered by eagle-eyed shoppers. So whether you’re a serious collector, a ...

As you approach the store, you’ll see the large red “Savers” sign beckoning you like a lighthouse guiding ships to shore – except in this case, it’s guiding bargain hunters to their treasure trove.

Hoarfrost formed on windows, walls, and furniture. In the winter of 1709 ... Wheat and wine were in great shortage, and they were sought out in foreign countries. Louis XIV melted down his gold dishes ...

Visitors can see the exquisite collection of antique furniture, paintings ... it was captured by French King Louis XIV and his armed forces in 1681. In the late 18th century, the structure was no ...

Inside, many of the cabinets, shelves, and furniture have been carved out into the stone ... What do you do if you carry the spirit of Louis XIV within you but live in a cramped city? You make space ...

Pharrell Williams has previously recounted how, when Louis Vuitton was looking for a new men’s creative director, he advised them to hire his old friend Nigo. Instead, of course, they offered ...