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When Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry II of England in 1152, she brought a goodly chunk of France, but in London today the reverse has happened.

Barrels and vats, made from ancient French oak trees, were the guardians of the lively wines as they began to mature into greatness.

A Provençal Christmas is charmingly intertwined with local traditions, including the festive table laid with les treize desserts.

Throughout France artisans are still concocting traditional candies the old-fashioned way.

Good things from chocolatier Patrick Roger come in packages both small and very large.

Sweet treats from one of France's loveliest châteaux, in a gorgeous cookbook by the Countess Cristina de Vogüé.

Scent shopping in Paris is still a singular experience, when nosing out rare, custom-made and niche fragrances.

For most people fondue symbolizes Switzerland, but for the French, cheese fondue is 100% Savoyarde.

In a town that boasts Hermès, Dior and a host of other famous names, AAllard is easily Megève's most celebrated emporium.

A symbol of luxury and excess, it's the stuff of fantasy, and a black marketer's dream.

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