Salut ! From Hong Kong to Paris !

I’m delighted to introduce myself as a French Art de Vivre Experience Curator, residing in Paris—the dream city for exploring gastronomy and an abundance of cultural delights. 

I live here with my French husband in a charming area known for its unique balance of tranquility and accessibility to the vibrant heart of Paris, sharing the same strategic axis as the world-famous Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées. Once the gardens of the Château de Neuilly, where the last King of France (King of the French) had his favored summer residence, this area also boasts a special connection to Windsor, UK—its twin city—which resonates with my Hong Kong colonial roots.

This unique setting has become the ideal backdrop for my new chapter: QueenEco Paris—a platform for themed travel curation services through Palais Paris and a space to share personal insights via blogging.

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My mission is simple:  to help you create lasting memories far beyond any souvenirs you might bring home from France, while avoiding unnecessary trial and error as you explore Paris and beyond.

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By blending my passion for French culture (read about My Unusual Journey) with my professional qualifications, obtained in France, in wine, gastronomy, and antique decorative arts, I aim to help you feel like more than just a visitor—or even a typical local.

Instead, you’ll experience Paris with a discerning eye for quality and the finest offerings (not necessarily luxury) that its rich heritage has to share.​

 

I have a number of French friends who enjoy my recommendations, and I truly hope you will as well!

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Passion First, then Qualifications   (Just in case you're curious!)

• Wine

  • Art de Vivre – Wine Program, Institut Paul Bocuse, 2017 (led by a MOF Sommelier)

  • WSET Level 3 Wine and Spirit Certification, 2012

  • Wine Initiation Program (equivalent to WSET II), Le Cordon Bleu Paris, 2008

• French Gastronomy

  • Advanced Diploma in Hautes Études du Goût (HEG) by Le Cordon Bleu Paris and Diplôme Universitaire du Goût, de la Gastronomie et des Arts de la Table (DUGGAT), Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, 2017

  • Thesis: Farm to Table: A Passing Fad or a Lasting Movement?

• French Antique Art Market

  • Consultant Spécialiste du Marché de l’Art, Drouot Formation, Paris, 2022

Completed 100% in French as the only international student, Drouot is the world’s largest public auction center, established in 1852. A 10-month, full-time diploma program, endorsed by industry professionals.​​

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​​I’m Often Asked: Why QueenEco, when my focus is on French Art de Vivre?

QueenEco celebrates thoughtful choices that honor craftsmanship, heritage, and the beauty of slow living. It embodies the mantra "Spend Wisely, Live Chic," encouraging you to reign over your realm of wise decisions—turning everyday moments into fun, enriching experiences, not just accumulating more stuff, all with a knowing smile. With a deep love for slow life,  artisanal treasures and antiques—so quintessentially French—we naturally embrace eco-friendly living. These principles were inspired by the amazing people I met in France, where they are simply lived out in everyday life.
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Let’s celebrate the art of living well!