French Bowls
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 VARAGES luberon WHITE Scalloped Ruffled Embossed Raised Design Soup Bowl France $12.00 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 22:16:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 Vintage French Chic Black Finish Metal Wire Decorative Bowl $59.99 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 22:19:34 PDT |
 Vintage French Porcelain regional CAFE au LAIT Bowl typical hairdress marked $22.90 End Date: Sunday May-20-2012 22:59:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $22.90 |
 Vintage French Bowl Seller Metier du Vieux Sebiles China 7 1 2 Plate E R Germ $10.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 0:08:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE CELADON BOWL SEASIAN SWANKALOT FRENCH FLEA MARKET FIND $550.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 1:38:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE GRAIN DE RIZ PORCELAIN BOWL MONOCHROME FRENCH FLEA MARKET FIND $585.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 1:39:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $585.00 |
 2 EV EARLY VOGUE paris BOWLS NEW NEVER USED $12.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 1:45:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 LARGE FRENCH GREEN ENAMEL CASSEROLE BAKING PAN BOWL POT $69.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 2:34:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 Giant 60s French glass bowl Murano style 181 x 925 $75.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 3:15:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 Set of 12 French Limoges Theodore Haviland The Hanoi Cereal Soup Bowls $170.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 4:52:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $170.00 |
 Set of 12 French Limoges Theodore Haviland The Hanoi Fruit Dessert Bowls $105.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 4:52:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $105.00 |
 Set of 3 Mixing Bowls Colonial Blue Mist French Daisy Color Pattern Corning $29.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 5:10:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 Lalique France Compiegne Jardiniere Bowl With Oak Leaves $399.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 5:37:02 PDT |
 Large Vintage Signed Daum Clear Crystal Bowl Centerpiece Mint Condition $175.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 5:38:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 RARE FRENCH BEADED FLOWERS WITH ORIENTAL FEELING IN LOTUS BOWL VERY AIR STUNNER $19.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:12:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $23.99 |
 Antique French Sterling Vermeil Pill Trinket box Putto $495.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:14:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $495.00 |
 FIRE KING 3 COPPER TINT French Casserole Dish OR SOUP BOWL WITH HANDLE $7.95 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:16:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
 FRENCH COUNTRY VINTAGE GLASS TULIP BOWL $12.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:25:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Pfaltzgraff French Quarter Pattern Vegetable Serving Bowl New in Box $9.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:37:23 PDT |
 Antique French Sterling Silver Serving Bowl Roussel $595.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:42:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $595.00 |
 FENTON FRENCH OPALESCENT BOWL $15.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 6:58:54 PDT |
 SABINO OPALESCENT GLASS LEAF FLOWERS FOOTED BOWL French Art GLASS BOWLS $35.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 7:27:50 PDT |
 Seymour Mann French Bouquet Pedestal Bowl or Compote $14.95 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 7:38:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.95 |
 Studio Nova FRENCH TULIP Rimmed Soup Bowl 1817800 $12.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 7:41:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Vintage french shabby collectible CAFE au LAIT Bowl $22.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 7:45:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 CHIC FRENCH VICTORIAN FLOW BLUE BOWL SHABBY ANTIQUE Mkd PARIS APT COTTAGE $26.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 7:54:51 PDT Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 Villeroy and Boch French Country Pasta Serving Bowl Preowned $50.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 8:22:43 PDT |
 RETRO French shabby Embossed GRAND MERE Style CAFE au LAIT Bowl $29.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 8:29:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 CORNING F 16 B INDIVIDUAL CASSEROLE BOWLS French White 16 OUNCE 500 ML LOT OF 6 $14.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 8:32:44 PDT |
 Certified International French Olives 12 1 2 Inch Pasta Serving Bowl $49.19 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 8:44:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.19 |
 Paillard Freres Antique French Sterling Jardiniere $1,195.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:09:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,195.00 |
 Les Argonautes Vallauris France mid century ceramic HP bowl w bird $130.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:18:11 PDT |
 FENTON FRENCH WHITE COIN DOT OPALESCENT BOWL $65.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:19:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 CRYSTAL BOWL J G DURAND CLERVAL SIGNED 14 SWIRL $31.47 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:23:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $31.47 |
 French Antique Paris Porcelain Bowl with Reticulated Border Gilt Trim 19th C $425.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:34:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 Vintage Frosted Glass Raised Pinecone Pattern BowlCollectible Unmarked NICE $5.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:37:37 PDT |
 RETRO French shabby GRAND MERE Style CAFE au LAIT Bowl ORCHIES France $28.90 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:39:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $28.90 |
 Vannes France Abstract Centerpiece Bowl $175.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 9:54:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 Baccarat dish bowl trinket lidded Crystal signed Mint Measures 5 3 4 inches $127.77 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:07:14 PDT |
 Lalique large flower bowl $850.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:20:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,000.00 |
 2 Val St Lambert Bowls Etched Brussels Bowl w Fruit Design smaller bowl $7.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:22:44 PDT |
 Beautiful Large Hand Painted Clam Shell Bowl France $29.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:35:46 PDT |
 VINTAGE BACCARAT CRYSTAL UNUSUAL FREE FORM MODERNISTIC DESIGN BOWL SIGNED $199.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:36:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Paris France Souveiners Picture Stand and French Bowl $17.25 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:36:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $20.00 |
 Arcoroc France 2 Aqua Cups and 1 Aqua Bowl $9.85 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:39:08 PDT |
 BEAUTIFUL LALIQUE CLEAR FROSTED CRYSTAL BOURGUEIL FINGER BOWL $199.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:40:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 PFALTZGRAFF FRENCH QUARTER GREEN ONE SOUP OR CEREAL BOWL $5.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:44:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Lalique France Crystal Bowl Pinsons Pattern $56.55 (2 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:50:02 PDT |
 Exqusite Antique French Sterling Silver Chipped Ice Glass Lobe Pedestal Compote $199.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 10:50:24 PDT |
 Vintage Vallerysthal Portieux French Glass Cobalt Blue Nautical Theme Sugar Bowl $29.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:02:19 PDT |
 ANTIQUE FRENCH LIMOGES BERNARDAUD COJARDINIERE 2PC $399.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:11:41 PDT |
 Villeroy Boch French Garden Fleurence Pasta Dishes Serving Bowl23cm $65.46 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:18:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $65.46 |
 Christofle small orangerie bowl new in box $180.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:20:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $230.00 |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER New French BOWL STARRY SKIES $23.69 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:06 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL RED STAR $23.69 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:06 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL POLKA DOT $23.69 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:07 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL HELLEBORE $26.86 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:07 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL BRITISH BIRDS $25.28 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:07 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL SAMPLER $25.28 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:07 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL HEARTS $23.69 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:08 PDT |
 EMMA BRIDGEWATER NEW FRENCH BOWL BLACK TOAST $23.69 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:22:12 PDT |
 FRENCH GILDED ROUND RASPBERRIES VINES PRESSED DISH BOWL MINT CONDITION $9.60 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:24:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $9.60 |
 Vintage Lalique France Crystal Compiegne Bowl $255.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:35:26 PDT |
 Art France Vannes Mid Century Clear Glass Center Bowl with Label Large $99.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 11:58:17 PDT |
 Baccarat Crystal France Caviar Bowl Server Excellent $300.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:20:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $300.00 |
 Authentic Baccarat Crystal Frog Bowl Small $65.66 (3 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:31:41 PDT |
 LALIQUE IGOR ART GLASS CRYSTAL CAVIAR BOWL FREE SHIPPING USA $1,300.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:39:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,300.00 |
 LALIQUE FRANCE CRYSTAL HONFLEUR BOWL OR CANDY DISH WITH LEAF HANDLES $89.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:49:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Two LIMOGES FRENCH Pattern LIM 128 Rimmed Soup Bowl 8 W $16.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:52:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Fine antique French Haviland Limoges veg bowl $56.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 12:58:33 PDT |
 ANTIQUE FRENCH OR GERMAN MAJOLICA PLATE c1800 1880 $250.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:15:47 PDT Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 VINTAGE BACCARAT CRYSTAL FREE FORM RECTANGULAR DISH BOWL SIGNED $199.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:30:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $199.99 |
 Chili French Onion 3 tone Soup Bowls with lids set of 4 Fun Festive $24.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:40:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $27.99 |
 Large Lalique Pinsons Bowl $300.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:47:14 PDT |
 Lalique Pinions Bowl birds ferns $300.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:47:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $339.00 |
 Art Deco French Sabino Opalescent Glass Footed Figural Sculpture Vanity Bowl $26.00 (16 Bids) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:50:30 PDT |
 VALLAURIS French Pottery soup handled bowl $8.45 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:51:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $8.45 |
 Vintage Silver Symphony French Saxon China 8 Salad Bowl Made USA GW 109KX2 $3.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 13:57:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 ANTIQUE 19 th cLARGE FRENCH POTTERY CREAM BUTTER BOWL NORMANDY $165.00 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 14:22:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $195.00 |
 Cut Crystal Pedestal Centerpiece Bowl French Style w Prisms C $26.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 14:23:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 ALADDIN Disney NESTLE MAGIC FRENCH Toy ABUs APPLE BOWL $2.99 End Date: Monday May-21-2012 14:52:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
The french riviera: A Taste of Luxury for Families Too
Behind every great hotel, there's a great story, and this one will reach the heart of any parent who ever wanted to plan a vacation at a luxury destination with kids in tow. Yes, there are some small European luxury resorts that accept children under the age of 12. But who wants Monsieur Lafitte, Signora Rossa or Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Smith frowning at you scornfully through their martini glass when the kids ask, "where's the food!!?" just a little too loud. The French Riviera, in particular, has somewhat of a reputation in promoting the concept that luxury and kids are not terms that should be used in the same sentence.
Leila Elling had just the same problem six years ago when she traveled throughout Europe with her young children. Either the places where she wanted to stay didn't accept children, or they did so begrudgingly and utterly unprepared to make the experience as enjoyable for the little ones as it could be for their parents. A woman of means and ingenuity, Leila Elling finally took matters into her own hands and opened her own luxury resort in the exclusive residential enclave of Beauvallon, overlooking the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Constructed between 1911 and 1914, this Belle Èpoche palace hotel is the only one of its kind along the Riviera between Cannes and Marseilles.
A typical day at Le Beauvallon might include arriving by helicopter at the helipad fifteen minutes away, refreshed enough to take in a game of golf at the 18-hole Golf Club du Beauvallon. Children's sized golf-clubs are available, but the kids may want to relax by watching a movie in the hotel's private screening room, complete with surround-sound dolby stereo, airplane-like reclining seats, snacks and a cool drink. Perhaps afterward, the whole family might meet by the pool, take a swim, lounge in the seven-meter jacuzzi or relax under their own tent-like cabana. Lunch at the hotel's waterfront restaurant overlooking the bay of St. Tropez is always tastefully prepared and presented and the kids can choose from the "Menu for the Younger Gourmets," selections designed entirely for them, including a must dessert of black and white chocolate mousse.
After lunch, the family might want to stroll around the exclusive town of Saint-Tropez watching the yachts glide in and out of the harbor. If so, take the hotel's complimentary private launch for the six-minute boat journey across the bay. St. Tropez has something for everyone, trendy boutiques for Mom, and water-front cafes for Dad, as well as nearby bowling, Lunapark and miniature golf for the kids.
When the children are ready to shower, they'll have their own perfectly sized robes, whether they're 10 years old or 10 months old. Need a high chair, bottle warmer, or an intercom ... no problem. If tonight is a night where a babysitter would come in handy, use one of the nannies Leila has used herself to take care of her own children. The kids can get in pajamas, eat pop-corn and watch a movie on the complimentary DVD player, while snuggling in with their cartoon character sheets. They'll be much more impressed with that element of the décor than the soft, luminous pastel tones and imaginative Mediterranean colors with touches of Eastern inspired exoticism that first caught the eye of Mom and Dad when they entered their elegant room and marble bathroom with views out to the sea.
If Mom and Dad want to stay close by, I would suggest Le Beauvallon's own world-class restaurant, Les Colonnades. Dining in the restaurant is always possible, but given the balmy Riviera weather, you may want to enjoy terrace dining. If staying within walking distance of the children is not an issue, there are a dozen nearby coastal towns to choose from, each one more charming and romantic than the next. The spectacular provencal village of Grimaud is also only a taxi ride away.
If you happened to have indulged in a late night, fear not ... breakfast is not from 7 to 10 a.m... it's all day. Enjoy it on your balcony overlooking ten acres of landscaped garden, or snuggled in bed with the kids. They'll choose from the extensive breakfast menu that includes the choice of a special children's breakfast. Mom and Dad may enjoy eggs benedict, but the kiddies might prefer cornflakes or cocopops with a side order of natural fruit yogurt, topped off with hot chocolate or ovaltine.
As I had the luxury of experiencing Le Beauvallon first hand, along with my husband and children, I'll have to share with you my favorite family-aspect of the trip. We were all having such a good time, I hardly noticed one detail that was pointed out to me by Leila Elling herself. "The best thing about a family vacation at Le Beauvallon," she told me, "is that there's no ‘kid's club,' which makes for very special times together." Not one of us missed "organized" activities. We were too busy enjoying each other as a family, and as individuals, to notice.
To dampen the blow of leaving Le Beauvallon, Steve and I indulged in a sumptuous bon voyage glass of champagne. The vintage champagne at Le Beauvallon are a collection of history in a bottle. Perhaps when you come, you'll have a bottle of Heidseick & Co. Monopole 1907 Gout Americain, recovered in 1997 from the shipwreck Jonkoping, which was sunk off Rauma, Finland in 1916. It has, to this day, been authenticated to have retained its taste, color and sparkle, having been stored for 82 years at a constant temperature of four degrees Centigrade, in total darkness, surrounded by fresh water and the pressure that you find at a depth of 64 meters in the Baltic Sea. For your good taste in ordering such a precious bottle, the hotel will offer you the accompaniment of Petrossian caviar Beluga with blinis, home made smoked salmon and foie gras. Hopefully the taste will linger until the next opportunity you have to return to this magical place in the exotic French Riviera.
About the Author
Denise Hummel is a native of New York, who moved to Italy with her husband and children.
She directs a public relations/ communications business focused on sustainable tourism called Imagine Communications.
