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The article presents obituary for French fashion designer Emmanuelle Khanh.

FOR most of his adult life, Claude Monet painted with one hand and planted with the other. Over time, the two activities became almost inseparable. The gardens he created during the course of 40 years at Giverny, his country home midway between Paris and Rouen, rank as one of the great artistic projects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Part III. Describes the vinegar-making of Martin-Pouret at the factory on Fabourg Bannier in Orleans, France. History of vinegar-making in the area; Details on the establishment of the company; Discussion on the fermentation process.

Presents the second of three articles in 'The New York Times' on food and cooking. Discussion of the town of Lamotte-Beuvron, France which is where the tarte Tatin originated; Description of the tarte Tatin, which is a combination of caramelized apple slices resting on a bed of flaky pastry; Recipes and suggestions for making the French pastry.

Focuses on the area outside of Paris, France called Sologne. Information on some of the foods at the markets, much of which comes from hunting in the area; Attraction of hunting game in the region; Recipes for cooking some of the French foods of the Sologne region, including the preparation of duck.

Discusses the influence of other cultures on French cuisine, as of spring 1999. Evidence of Asian, American and English influence on stylish Paris restaurants; Assessment of diners' interest in being entertained; Description of decor and menu at several popular fusion restaurants, including Buddha Bar, Alcazar, Asian and others.

Refers to three articles (Unpacking only once in Provence, Page 17 of section 5; In Cornwall, a castle of one's own, page 17 of section 5; Villa with a view and a garden, page 16 of section 5) describing three places that offer a lovely vacation: Doyden Castle in Cornwall, England; A rented house in northern Provence, France; A rambling Umbrian villa in Italy. Tourist information on renting, restaurants, costs, and things to do and see.

Focuses on French gin, a wine flavored with juniper berry, a dominant flavor in all gins. People who pioneered the making of French gins; Features of French wine; Botanicals used for wine making.