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Art & Gastronomy … The finale of Renoir’s life and the debut of Escoffier’s

August 29, 2013 by Lynn 2 Comments

Renoir.   Both Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Auguste Escoffier practiced their art from an early age through to the sunset of their years.  Both worked passionately at their craft with an intense joie de vivre, were innovators in their professions, gained recognition at a relatively young age and fame before their death, and both had intimate… 

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Musee Renoir and Musee National de l’Art Culinaire Auguste Escoffier

August 29, 2013 by Denis 1 Comment

Highlights of the day *Musee Renoir Luncheon of the Boating Party, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, is one of my favorite paintings in the whole world, because of the way it stirs in one feelings of beauty and feelings of la joie de vivre. That painting, luckily, is housed near us at the Phillips Collection in Dupont… 

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Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ?

August 15, 2013 by Denis 2 Comments

Nizza or Nice France ? Cote d’Azur or French Riviera ? Read our previous posting “Public Transport in France : a marvel“ I should be ready soon to make a list of our touring priorities for our upcoming trip to Nizza ( Nice France ) and the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera), and determine what will… 

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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