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Avignon lights up in 3D festival

ByLife in Luxury July 29, 2013June 28, 2015

Who? City of Avignon What? Learn about the City of Avignon and its history with its new 3D video show – Les Luminessences. The show combines sound, light, voice and new technologies to transform the walls of the Honour Courtyard at the Palace of the Popes into a 3D story board. Tickets from 8 euros. When? 15th August to 28th September Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France How? Visit lesluminessences-avignon.com for more information Fly via KLM

Food | Travel

Taste the Côte d’Azur at Mirazur

ByLife in Luxury July 23, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Mirazur What? Head to Menton to find a taste of the Côte d’Azur at Mirazur. The gastronomic restaurant headed up by Mauro Colagreco has been making waves of late by gaining its second Michelin star last year and making it on to the World’s 50 Best list. Here, you will find the best ingredients accompanied by the best view. When? Wednesday to Sunday year round Where? 30 Avenue Aristide Briand 06500 Menton, France How? Visit www.mirazur.fr for more information Fly via KLM

Drink | Travel

Grand Cru cruise through Burgundy

ByLife in Luxury July 4, 2013July 5, 2014

Who? Amaryllis What? Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the Orient Express’ Grand Cru cruise aboard the Amaryllis. The seven day cruise offers guests the opportunity to sample wines from all 33 of the Grand Cru estates in Burgundy. The barge is available for private hire for up to eight guests. Prices from £30,800. When? Until October Where? Departure by arrangement How? Visit www.amaryllisbarge.com for more information Fly via KLM

Culture | Travel

Cinema en plein air at Parc de la Villette

ByLife in Luxury July 1, 2013June 22, 2020

Who? Parc de la Villette What? There’s nothing quite so chic and Parisian as an outdoor cinema in the park in the summer. That’s why Parc de la Villette will once again hold its “cinema en plein air”. A range of films will be shown, from the classic to the very modern. Admission is free but arrive early for the best seats. When? 24th July to 28th August Where? Parc de la Villette, Paris, France How? Visit www.villette.com for more information Fly via KLM

Design

New time-pieces at Vacheron Constantin Paris boutique

ByLife in Luxury May 11, 2013August 26, 2013

Who? Vacheron Constantin What? Vacheron Constantin have released their latest collection of time-pieces, designated exclusively for their new Paris boutique. The new collection includes the one of a kind Patrimony Traditionnelle Calibre 2755 grand complication alongside other limited edition watches in the Patrimony Traditionnelle series. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at Vacheron Constantin Paris Boutique, 2 Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris How? See www.vacheron-constantin.com for more information

Food

Alain Ducasse opens new restaurant at Byblos, St Tropez

ByLife in Luxury May 7, 2013January 4, 2014

Who? Alain Ducasse at Rivea, Byblos What? Recent winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Alain Ducasse has opened his latest restaurant – Rivea at Byblos Hotel in St Tropez. The new restaurant will replace Ducasse’s previous restaurant at the hotel but will still serve up his signature Mediterranean dishes. When? Open now Where? Hôtel Byblos, Avenue Maréchal Foch, 83990 Saint-Tropez, France How? Visit www.byblos.com for more information Fly via Brussels Airlines