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32 results for Normandy

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Burning bright

18 November 2010

Following a successful rescue reinvention by entrepreneur Ramdane Touhami, historic candle maker Cire Trudon has kept its flame alive and grown to become an industry leader.

Film

Escape to la campagne: Normandy

13 June 2022

Pierre-Edouard Robine traded city life to rediscover his farming roots in 2016. Since then, he has built a sparkling wine business and forages for Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, alongside tending to his small herd…

Radio

The Menu - Cider rethought

3 May 2019

The cider market has a new challenger from Normandy, London tips for a great food market and a restaurant-bakery concept with a focus on health.

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Call of the wild

18 August 2015

Cedar-wood bathtubs in Bali, ancient caves in Cappadocia, jungle-print textiles in Barcelona and a dockside rental in Normandy: this month’s openings will have you knocking on nature’s door.

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Culture

17 April 2008

The latest books, films, art and music.

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In with the Old

16 January 2020

Time and many thoughtless refurbishments have diminished French architect and designer Maxime Old’s legacy. But, thankfully, two of his most glorious interiors have been preserved in Rouen.

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So long, Serbia

17 March 2008

On 17 February the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence and the war-torn state became free from Serbian rule. Monocle was there as the people hit the streets. Also, overleaf, Nader Mousafizadeh, former special assistant…

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La vie en rose

19 August 2021

Domaine de Primard is a hotel inspired by the gardens that surround it, from the soft pastel colours of the guest rooms to the modest menus. What could be more natural?

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Mehmet Gürs

19 March 2020

The acclaimed Turkish chef and restaurateur recalls a few culinary crumbs from his youth and opts for oysters, wine and a berth on a boat for his fictional final feast.

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Lip service

19 March 2020

With its new beauty métier, Hermès is hoping to capitalise on the booming demand for high-end cosmetics – starting with lipstick.

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Architecture/Design

17 August 2008

Japanese bentwood homewares, Vicente Guallart's Spanish coastline de-clutter and Danish Mountain Dwellings.

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Heart of the city

20 September 2018

Ami is the non-fashion brand – that’s super fashion. Its easy Parisian style has won over men and now it’s tackling the women’s market.

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Tools of the trade

30 November 2023

Hermès is at the forefront of a movement to uphold France’s leather-working traditions. We visit its new factory to meet its expert artisans.

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Testing times

15 August 2019

What happens if all commutes are free? Or you make young people do national service? Or even pay people for doing nothing at all? We find out.

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Good taste

22 February 2018

Paris institution La Grande Épicerie combines beauty with a feast – and its new sister deli is also sure to delight.

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Fashion

17 January 2008

It has been 60 years since British underwear and T-shirt label Sunspel introduced its two-ply Egyptian cotton boxer shorts to the discerning English gentleman.