It is hard being an American in France now, Ms Pasquet says ... A fresh challenge for a centuries-old tradition Making cognac takes years, using techniques that go back centuries.

COGNAC, France - Christophe Fillioux's family estate ... Fillioux, the 45-year-old owner and master blender of the Jean Fillioux cognac house, founded in 1894 by his great-great-great grandfather ...

Rancho Santa Fe’s Cecile Giraud grew up in the town of Bourges, France, a tiny place with a lot of tradition. One treasured ...

The pedestrianized Vieille Ville, or Old Town, is a colorful nook of a neighborhood enjoyed by both travelers and locals alike for its narrow shop-lined streets and atmosphere. There are the usual ...