What to See and Do in Burgundy
From cycling to art galleries to cookery lessons or a relaxation session in a spa, there’s plenty on offer
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GOING GASTRONOMICAL
To discover the region’s famed gastronomy, where...
France Reimagined: On The Road with Ernest Hemingway
War hero, womaniser, carouser… Ernest Hemingway was larger than life. Lanie Goodman unearths the man behind the legend on a journey through France
You’ve got to hand it to Ernest Hemingway. When he describes his...
Restaurant Review: Café Basque in Biarritz
Renovated last year, one of the most venerable historic seaside addresses of Biarritz now offers 19 rooms – decorated by Paris interior designer Sarah Lavoine, with spectacular views of the Atlantic breakers rolling in...
Singular Stays: Unique Themed Hotels in France
Richard Nahem checks out some of France’s unique themed hotels, from high-end, super-cool hideaways in Paris to quietly quirky retreats in the provinces.
The idea of a themed hotel used to conjure up ideas of...
Where to Stay and Eat in Gers
Travelling to historic Gascony? Here's our choice of hotels and restaurants to enjoy during your trip.
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Get Away from It All in Burgundy
From little-known mountains to a valley of waterfalls and expansive forests to vast vineyards, Burgundy is the perfect place for post pandemic travels away from the crowds – and so much more besides. Caroline...
Restaurant Review: George’s in Île De Ré
The name of Olivia and Didier Le Calvez’s new contemporary brasserie at their Hôtel Le Toiras on the Île de Ré references many Georges: the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris where the...
Roc of Ages: The History of an Icon on the Riviera
Guy Hibbert reviews an exquisite new book celebrating 150 years of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
In 1865, Hippolyte de Villemessant, the publisher who made Le Figaro the world-famous newspaper it is today, dreamt of a haven...
Coco Chanel: The Life and Times of an Icon, Part II
The Chanel story continues in the second article in a two-part series, as Chloe Govan reveals the rise and fall of the fashion icon turned wartime traitor in her final years… (Read the first...
Win a Two-night Stay and Experience the Magic of the Champagne Region
Win a two-night VIP stay on the edge of the UNESCO Champagne World Heritage Site in the Marne. Stay in a luxury hotel surrounded by vines and tour the vineyards in a vintage mini...
