Spanning the United States and Canada, discover the shores of the Great Lakes of North America to the sound of Funk and Soul. The soundtrack stretches around the beautiful high-tech lines of Milwaukee, Chicago and Toronto’s architecture. Songs by Prince as well as Motown hits are strung together along tranquil lake shores and the most famous waterfalls in North America. A natural border between the two countries, Niagara Falls makes its own music; a watery roar you’ll never forget!
This route was created by Jean Joho, former chef and owner of the Everest Restaurant
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Hotel and restaurant on a lake. Forget about cars – here your vehicle is the canoe. Canoe Bay offers a different rhythm, another way of looking at things, where you always have plenty of time and feel at one with nature. Set in a well-preserved, enchanting part of Wisconsin, the property features Prairie-style cottages designed by a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright. Simple pleasures like a stroll through the woods, a swim in the lake or tasting great vintages from the wine cellar will make your days memorable. The lakeside terraces invite you to gaze at the view, daydream or read. Light floods into the cedarwood interiors and soothes the senses. This is a refuge for the most romantic souls.
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In the inner suburbs of Minneapolis, Prince's residence houses the old recording studios - as well as the costume-making workshops, film studio, rehearsal spaces, and concert halls - created by the artist. Built in 1987 with royalties from the Purple Rain album (nearly 20 million albums sold), Paisley...
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Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This is one of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava’s masterpieces. The Milwaukee Art Museum extension looks like a gigantic white bird preparing for flight! It features wings for sunshades that open and close according to the weather. An exceptional architectural accomplishment that almost makes one...
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Farmers’ Market, Madison, Wisconsin
On a fine day, some 200 farmers congregate at Dane County Farmers’ Market. There’s a real market gardening culture in Wisconsin. On Saturday mornings, the market becomes a hive of activity. Everything is fresh – morning-picked leeks, the day’s asparagus and farmhouse cheeses. It was also one of the first...
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Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This is one of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava’s masterpieces. The Milwaukee Art Museum extension looks like a gigantic white bird preparing for flight! It features wings for sunshades that open and close according to the weather. An exceptional architectural accomplishment that almost makes one...
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Farmers’ Market, Madison, Wisconsin
On a fine day, some 200 farmers congregate at Dane County Farmers’ Market. There’s a real market gardening culture in Wisconsin. On Saturday mornings, the market becomes a hive of activity. Everything is fresh – morning-picked leeks, the day’s asparagus and farmhouse cheeses. It was also one of the first...
Chicago, architecture and culture in capital letters
Chicago
Its nickname "The Windy City" doesn’t tell you that Chicago is one of the most exciting cities in the Midwest. From the incredible Skyline of the Loop to the now very artsy River North Gallery District and the Magnificent Mile, the city has everything that lovers of architecture, museums, music (jazz and blues), gastronomy, and sports (the sweet memory of Jordan's Bulls!) can ask for.
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park, Chicago
Walking tours are organized downtown and along the river to discover the city’s architecture. For a long time, Chicago was home to the tallest tower in the world, and its very open skyline remains one of the most impressive. Great architects have left their mark on Chicago: for example, you can explore...
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Grant Park, Chicago
Here, the parks are really "alive". Classical and jazz concerts are played out in the open. A food festival also draws thousands of people in summer. Families gather for picnics, kids play baseball, football or basketball in the famous Bulls jersey. Designed by the greatest architects – including Frank...
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Oak Park, Chicago
Walking tours are organized downtown and along the river to discover the city’s architecture. For a long time, Chicago was home to the tallest tower in the world, and its very open skyline remains one of the most impressive. Great architects have left their mark on Chicago: for example, you can explore...
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Grant Park, Chicago
Here, the parks are really "alive". Classical and jazz concerts are played out in the open. A food festival also draws thousands of people in summer. Families gather for picnics, kids play baseball, football or basketball in the famous Bulls jersey. Designed by the greatest architects – including Frank...
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Bit of Swiss Pastry Shop, Stevensville, Michigan
The eastern shore of Lake Michigan is where you’ll find this incredible bakery which opened in 1967 and was recently awarded the title "Retail Bakery of the Year". Their artisan breads, rye breads and baguettes are cooked in an oven purchased specially in France, and are among the best in the United...
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Warren Dunes State Park, Michigan
With its vast sand dunes and lakeshore beaches, Warren Dunes is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Paths and picnic areas were developed along the length of its 790 hectares. Here, on the shores of Lake Michigan you feel as if you are by the sea …
Bit of Swiss Pastry Shop, Stevensville, Michigan
The eastern shore of Lake Michigan is where you’ll find this incredible bakery which opened in 1967 and was recently awarded the title "Retail Bakery of the Year". Their artisan breads, rye breads and baguettes are cooked in an oven purchased specially in France, and are among the best in the United...
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Warren Dunes State Park, Michigan
With its vast sand dunes and lakeshore beaches, Warren Dunes is one of the most beautiful parks in the country. Paths and picnic areas were developed along the length of its 790 hectares. Here, on the shores of Lake Michigan you feel as if you are by the sea …
As the largest city in the State of Michigan, Detroit already seems to have lived several lives since being created by French colonists in 1701; the former "Motor City" went bankrupt, but many vestiges of its history can still be seen today. Displayed at the magnificent Detroit Institute of Arts, Diego Rivera’s frescoes of the Ford factories may be the most vibrant symbol...
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Grab a quick bite at Zingerman's Delicatessen (Ann Arbor)
Opened in 1982 near the university campus, Zingerman's Deli very quickly spread beyond the borders of Michigan. The independent chain has become a point of reference for its cheeses, cured meats, fruits and vegetables produced in the United States and abroad. Depending on the time of day, the whole...
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Discover the Motown Museum
The label that revolutionized the history of music! Between 1959 and 1972, Motown recorded the likes of the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5 in this little house. Transformed into a museum, the founder's apartment and the old studios display instruments, gold...
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Grab a quick bite at Zingerman's Delicatessen (Ann Arbor)
Opened in 1982 near the university campus, Zingerman's Deli very quickly spread beyond the borders of Michigan. The independent chain has become a point of reference for its cheeses, cured meats, fruits and vegetables produced in the United States and abroad. Depending on the time of day, the whole...
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Discover the Motown Museum
The label that revolutionized the history of music! Between 1959 and 1972, Motown recorded the likes of the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5 in this little house. Transformed into a museum, the founder's apartment and the old studios display instruments, gold...
Restaurant and hotel in the country. “Epicurean” and “romantic” are the words that best describe Langdon Hall: warm interiors with silky fabrics and wood paneling, tranquil grounds with century-old trees and a pond reflecting the elegant manor house… In the kitchen, every detail counts. Each meal is unforgettable, transforming the finest local ingredients into sophisticated dishes that are as elegant as the setting. For added relaxation, the spa offers sublime body and beauty treatments and there are guided visits to an extraordinary garden. Just a 90-minute drive from Toronto and the Niagara area, this is the place for those who love beauty.
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Opened in 2001, this tropical garden provides an amazing and exotic journey. Make your way past thousands of butterflies, tropical flowers and plants, exotic birds, turtles, and insects. Colourful butterflies land on your shoulder and your back in a warm and humid atmosphere (the temperature fluctuates...
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Admire Niagara Falls from the Canadian side
The only thing to impress visitors more than its height (160 feet) is the flow rate! From the Canadian shores, Niagara Falls offers a spectacle like no other; after first seeing the site from the observation deck at Table Rock, you have to experience the falls from the platforms below (Journey Behind...
Toronto's skyline stands proudly over the waters of Lake Ontario. With six million inhabitants, it is now the largest Canadian metropolis. As an economic capital, it is first and foremost a true example of cultural diversity. From one neighborhood to another (Yorkville, Kensington Market, Little Italy, Koreatown...), it’s not just the window displays that change, but the languages and flavors as well... in Toronto, nearly 50% of its inhabitants were born abroad!
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A view of Toronto from the CN Tower
Paris has its Eiffel Tower, Toronto has its CN Tower! Built at the heart of the town between 1973 and 1976, this concrete needle offers a spectacular view over Toronto and the surrounding areas (except on hazy days). A glass-sided elevator takes panorama lovers up to 342m above ground level (the summit...
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Watch and understand hockey, Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs team is one of the most prestigious in the NHL, the North American Hockey League (on ice).13-time winner of the famous Stanley Cup (the last dating back to 1967!), the Toronto team plays almost all its matches to a full house at the Air Canada Center. If you can’t get a place,...
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A view of Toronto from the CN Tower
Paris has its Eiffel Tower, Toronto has its CN Tower! Built at the heart of the town between 1973 and 1976, this concrete needle offers a spectacular view over Toronto and the surrounding areas (except on hazy days). A glass-sided elevator takes panorama lovers up to 342m above ground level (the summit...
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Watch and understand hockey, Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs team is one of the most prestigious in the NHL, the North American Hockey League (on ice).13-time winner of the famous Stanley Cup (the last dating back to 1967!), the Toronto team plays almost all its matches to a full house at the Air Canada Center. If you can’t get a place,...
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Tasting Buffalo wings in Buffalo, New York
Legend has it that the recipe for chicken wings – one of Americans’ favourite dishes – was invented at the Anchor Bar in 1964. Coated in a Cayenne pepper and butter sauce, the fried wings and drumsticks are generally served with a Blue cheese dressing. The original recipe is still kept top secret. Some...
Bradford -
Pennsylvania,United States
16 rooms - 9 villas
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Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. In a gorgeously green and unspoilt part of Pennsylvania, halfway between Pittsburgh and Buffalo, lies this charming lodge on a 1500-acre property. Built in the 1920s and handed down from one generation of the Dorn family to the next, Glendorn is now owned by J. Cliff Forrest who ensures it retains all its original charm and authenticity. The main lodge and individual cabins are built with sequoia wood and blend perfectly into the breathtaking natural surroundings. In the forest of hemlock spruces, it is not uncommon to spot foxes, deer, bears or beavers and there are 7.25km of privately owned banks along Fuller Brook for fly fishing, accompanied by experienced guides. With numerous options for adventure, plus top-calibre culinary experiences, and the Forest Spa, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy.
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Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh in 1928. Opened about twenty years ago, this museum gathers one of the largest collections of work created by the "Pope of Pop". There are many thousands of documents and some 900 paintings, films, and photos evoking the life of the artist known worldwide for his Campbell’s...
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Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to the Allegheny forest, this was once the district of mills, warehouses, and small stores. Here, butchers, market gardeners, cheese makers and bakers operate side by side, just as they did fifty years ago. Many of them came from Italy and never went back. There is a unique atmosphere, like...
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Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Andy Warhol was born in Pittsburgh in 1928. Opened about twenty years ago, this museum gathers one of the largest collections of work created by the "Pope of Pop". There are many thousands of documents and some 900 paintings, films, and photos evoking the life of the artist known worldwide for his Campbell’s...
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Strip District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to the Allegheny forest, this was once the district of mills, warehouses, and small stores. Here, butchers, market gardeners, cheese makers and bakers operate side by side, just as they did fifty years ago. Many of them came from Italy and never went back. There is a unique atmosphere, like...
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From Funk to Soul, travel around the Great Lakes
This route was created by Jean Joho, former chef and owner of the Everest Restaurant
"I was born in France, but have spent a large part of my life travelling. After cooking in Italy and Switzerland, I landed in Chicago in 1984 to re-open Maxim’s restaurant. At the time, I was in charge of the prestigious Auberge de l’Ill, in Alsace. It was a real leap into the dark. I couldn’t speak a word of English, and knew nothing of the city; yet I have never left. For me, the “Windy City” is the loveliest city in the world. Its skyline and lake give it a unique atmosphere. Above all, this is one of the rare cities in the world where you really feel the change of seasons …"
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