Management of the 130-year-old establishment has passed into the hands of the Paris Society business group, which is introducing new gastronomic offerings
The piece is not in the hands of Jane Birkin’s family. Catherine Benier, a renowned collector, bought the holy grail of handbags at auction 23 years ago
The Paris residence of the musician Serge Gainsbourg – along with a museum dedicated to the French pop artist – can now be visited by the public
In the wake of May 1968, France embraced the smiling British actress with open arms. She began her career starring in lighthearted comedies and went on to work with Godard, Rivette, Tavernier and Agnès Varda