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Kathryn
Copeland…
Kathryn Copeland… is the creator of A Taste of France, Ltd. and the designer of unique travel experiences. Born in Virginia, Kathryn enjoyed a successful career in the corporate world before starting her own company. Living many years on the West Coast, in Seattle and San Francisco, she worked in marketing and business development for several large companies such as Exxon, AT&T and Herman Miller. Her love of good food, her appreciation for fine wine, her passion for beauty, her affection for France and her enthusiasm for history, art and travel melded when she created A Taste of France, Ltd. “I agree with Mark Twain…’Travel is fatal to bigotry, prejudice and narrow mindedness’ as well as being the ultimate education and expression of an adventurous spirit…and its fun!”
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Jacques
Charmant…
has homes in both California and Provence. Born in France, Jacques began his culinary career in Paris at the Plaza Athenee. Twenty-five years ago he relocated to San Francisco and established the successful Lafayette Restaurant, and the equally successful Lafayette II. Jacques is a seasoned traveler with an appetite for adventure. He conducts travel study programs for universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and Brown; as well as the Smithsonian, National Geographic, and the National Trust.
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Sophie
Decrion…
is a renowned and well-respected interior designer in Paris, with a resident’s knowledge of the local shops and markets. Her knowledge of history and high style make her an expert guide for a successful shopping safari in the maze of Parisian boutiques as well as the Marche aux Puce (the flea market) with its literally hundreds of antique stores. She will also treat you to a tour of the Chateau de Villette, your home away from home when you visit Paris. The daughter of a French father and an Italian mother (and grand-niece of Josephine Baker), she personifies the European sensibilities. She travels extensively with her husband, who buys and sells race horses, but she also enjoys time spent at their homes in Paris and Cuernavaca, Mexico.
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Marie
Gutton…
is a noted art historian and collector of beautiful French antiques. An authority on Emile Zola and Cezanne, Madame Gutton makes the history of the impressionists of Provence come alive. Her passion for art and culture is contagious, and you will not long for a cure once she shares her perspectives with you. With homes in Paris and Aix-en-Provence, she will encourage you to share in the beauty and artistic reflection that is France.
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Martin Saxon…
spends as much time as possible at his farmhouse in Italy, but resides in his hometown of London. For the last 15 years he has owned, managed or consulted for restaurants such as The River Café, The Square, The Park and The Lexington. In addition to owning a catering business, he is now a food and wine writer and a consultant specializing in Italian wines. He co-ordinates wines for the menus and regions, constantly monitoring trends, and researching and updating new producers to ensure we drink as well as we can. We are extremely fortunate to have Martin with us not only for his amazing expertise, but also his finely honed sense of humor.
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