Victoria

In a frantic and hurried world, Victoria offers a respite from the chaos of everyday life. The pages are dedicated to living beautifully when entertaining, cooking, and decorating and even in artistic pursuits - and now you can enjoy every single page on your tablet! With a distinct personality all its own, Victoria personifies feminity, passion, and an enterprising spirit. Each issue features decorating and entertaining ideas, recipes, travel stories, essays from inspiring women, and much more.

Editor’s Letter

victoriamag.com • FUN FINDS * PLACES TO GO * ENTREPRENEURS TO MEET

Held in High Esteem • Unlike the “really accomplished” women discussed by Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice—of whom there were few—the women considered by our readers to be great are numerous. They are marked by noble character, bravery, selflessness, creativity, and much more.

For the Love of France

Salt-Kissed Luxuries • Those who can summon childhood memories of holding shells to the ear, listening for the ocean’s serenade, know the call of the sea is undeniable.

A Tale in Time • Proudly bearing its distinction as one of France’s most beautiful villages, a picturesque settlement of stone cottages and winding cobbled streets draws sojourners with a taste for history and beauty.

La Vie en Rose • The queen of the garden lends her feminine character to this petal-perfect party, delighting the senses with beauty and fragrance.

A Match Made in History • Trundling across the French countryside is even more delightful when day’s end promises a peaceful chamber in which to rest for the night. The prospect feels sweeter when surroundings seem designed to welcome a medieval heroine, a sixteenth-century noblewoman, or a modern couple living out their everyday dreams. One château in Bouesse satisfies every expectation.

A Walk with Royalty • Near the historic French town of Amboise, lovers of history and of beauty itself may find themselves welcome at Château Louise de La Vallière, an imaginative and immersive boutique hotel experience set in the seventeenth century.

Breath of Life • Wafting through an open window at the Burgundy home of chocolatiers Shannon and Wlady Grochowski, a breeze picks up the tantalizing aromas of a savory specialty bubbling on the stove, inviting guests to sample an authentic taste of France.

Ode to Glory • Just southeast of Paris, the incredible home of a man who was once among the highest members of King Louis XIV’s court stands as an indelible icon of Renaissance beauty.

Echoes of History • Amid the peaceful embrace of France’s countryside, storied stones and modern-day comforts mingle in a picturesque abbey. Within this luxurious hotel and event space, travelers find an enchanting escape into heritage and beauty.

Gilded Refuge • Providing an opulent backdrop for aristocratic soirées as well as a haven of security during turbulent times, the elegant environs of Château de Valençay echo with stories rich in history and intrigue.

An Inheritance of Grace • Once the cherished country home for a prominent Parisian couple, a neoclassical gem now stands as a lasting treasury of elegance in the heart of the Loire Valley. Here, art, history, and nature intertwine in a lasting tribute to gracious living.

Cache of Finery • In a city with a long history of porcelain, one maker surpasses a century of the finest craftsmanship.

Where Taste Meets Tranquility • In ancient times, it was called the Via Agrippa. Today, the passageway crosses vine-covered terrain, leading to a legendary destination where fine cuisine and comfort unite.

Sparkling Petals • Incorporating botanicals grown in the herb gardens of the noted estate, Highclere Castle Gin distills centuries of English heritage into an award-winning...