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Get the guide to the beautiful Château de Villandry, a privately-owned castle near the city of Tours. Learn about its history, what there is to see inside, and much more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) The Château de Villandry was never a royal château. Nonetheless, there is a majesty and elegance to the château that is bound to impress all those who visit. The château has been privately-owned for much of its history, and as such was not originally one of the most well-known châteaux in the Loire valley . But with finely curated interiors and exquisite gardens, it is now one that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. So let’s explore how the Château de Villandry came to be and what to see inside, shall we? Allons-y! History Dating back to the 10th century and the Middle ages, the fortress that once stood here was kno...

The prize Art Students Week , founded by art critic and journalist Alexia Guggémos has just closed its 6th edition. For 7 days, artists under 30 were invited to share their work on Instagram. The jury made up of art professionals selected Marin Martinie as the winner. The jury also awarded special mentions to the following artists :  Geoffroy Chouan  , Sofia Salazarbb , Raphaëlle Chaygneaud-Dupuy   and Aziseh Emmanuel . French Quarter Magazine is happy to be among the partners of the Prize and to support these young creative with La Maison des Artistes, Dalbe, Tribew Editions, Aica France, IESA arts&culture, Le Campus Fonderie de L’image and le Quotidien de l’Art. Art Students Week founded by Alexia Guggemos “This edition was marked by an anthology of innovations in digital formats: drawn leaflets, optical games, stories… Marin Martinie, distinguished himself by his playful and inventive universe. A genius of drawing and animation in the tradition of a Walt Disney! ” declares...

Gastronomy Published on July 19th, 2021 | by Isabelle Karamooz, Founder of FQM A pastry chef, originally from Texas, Molly Wilkinson studied in 2013 and was trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Molly teaches pastry and in-person and virtual cooking classes out of her apartment in Versailles, France. Over the years, she has attracted clientele from across the United States, from Brazil to Italy and France. Her new book “French Pastry Made Simple” is cake heaven – utterly scrumptious and is available on Amazon, online wookshops and can be ordered in book stores everywhere! Find her at in the social medias: https://www.instagram.com/mollyjwilk/ I am honored to introduce her to you today in our interview directly from her home in Versailles. Header Photo Credit: Krystal Kenney Photo Credit: Krystal Kenney Photo Credit: Molly Wilkinson Molly, how would you describe yourself in three words? Full of life (and sugar) How and why did you decide to become a pastry chef? You are...

Business Published on August 18th, 2021 | by Matt Casadona When hiring future employees, you need to know exactly what to look for. While someone might be qualified, they might not be the right fit for your company culture, and while you may have loved someone’s interpersonal skills during the interview, they might not have the right skill set for the job you need to fill. Here are things to look out for when hiring a new employee.  Header Photo Credit: Shutterstock Negative Past Experiences Hiring an employee without checking their references and running the right background checks can put your business at risk. According to ShareAble for Hires , “Negligent hiring practices are one of the top recruitment risks facing small business owners and hiring managers.” What this means is that you should know whether or not an employee is more or less likely to commit an act that could harm your business, like stealing from the cash register based on their past.  You can get some of...

Gastronomy Published on October 25th, 2021 | by Isabelle Karamooz, Founder of FQM Las Vegas’s newest Carla Pellegrino venture opened with its VIP/Red Carpet Private Event last October 1 st , 2021 in Spring Valley. Chef Carla has overseen a menu consisting of charcuterie and cheeses, appetizers, house-made pastas, a seasonal salad, as well as a selection of desserts accompanied by DJs, a cocktail bar, and curated wine selections. To view the short film about the evening, click on the video: [embedded content] It’s been many years since the Brazilian-born, Italian-raised chef, Chef Carla Pellegrino debuted her first Italian/brazilian eateries with Baldoria Restaurant in NYC with Frank Pellegrino Jr., Rao’s at Caesars Palace, Bratalian Neapolitan Cantina in Henderson, Bacio at the Tropicana, Meatball Spot at Town Square, Touché in Miami and California’s Majestic Yosemite Hotel. Now, she is ramping up again to open her latest venture in Spring Valley, Dough House, an Italian c...

Business Published on November 9th, 2021 | by Matt Casadona A well-balanced child becomes a well-balanced adult who can take on problems head-on and come up with logical solutions while being compassionate. While your child may not be the best player on the team or the smartest kid in the class, you may find they’re a good leader. Whatever your child’s strengths or weaknesses, they can become well-balanced, but it depends on you as a parent or guardian. Here are some tips for raising well-balanced children.  Photo Credit: Shutterstock 1. Prepare for Them One of the best ways to raise a well-balanced child is to prepare for them before they’re even born. Your ability to make sure they’re cared for no matter what will ensure their safety and security. For example, you can start taking care of your child and the rest of your family by ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Nonprofits like Planned Parenthood provide parents with the knowledge they need to secure their child’s health a...

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