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The legendary St Tropez hotel blending French Riviera glam with Provençal charm
For some of the most glamorous people watching in this glitzy area, grab sundowners at this sixties palace hotel overlooking the best of the Côte d'Azur
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée is among the most spectacular places to stay in Paris
With glamorous design, three restaurants and unrivalled views, you will struggle to leave Plaza Athénée
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The best hotels in Paris, from five-star grand dames to design-forward boutiques
House & Garden's complete guide to Paris hotels. From luxury grand dames like Le Bristol to exciting newcomers in Montmarte and affordable boutiques.
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The best-kept secrets in France: what to see off the beaten track
Emma Love explores the prettiest - and least touristy - places to visit in France
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The best restaurants in Paris
Discover the best spots for cheese, coq au vin and Chardonnay in Paris with our roundup of the city's best restaurants
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Where to stay in Paris for 2025, from quaint neighbourhoods to luxury shopping districts
A comprehensive guide to our favourite neighbourhoods in this most romantic of cities
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The best Airbnbs and rentals in Paris
Whether you're in search of the perfect pied-à-terre or an apartment fit for Marie-Antoinette, we've found the best home-stays throughout the French capital
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Checking In: Orient Express's first ever hotel opens in a grand palazzo in Rome – steps from the Pantheon
Rome's Orient Express La Minerva hotel melds the golden age of travel with all of the luxury mod cons – with a corker of a rooftop restaurant.
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Checking in: Le Meurice remains the jewel in Paris' hotel crown
One of Paris' most historic hotels, Le Meurice offers guests a luxurious, yet classic French experience, with the city on your doorstep
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The best things to do in Paris, for first-timers and veterans
Whether it's your first time or you're a Paris veteran, we've created the perfect list of things to do, tailored to your upcoming holiday
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What it’s like to stay aboard Italy’s hedonistic new Orient Express train, La Dolce Vita
Italy’s first luxury sleeper train revives the world-famous carriages to bring 1960s glam, Michelin-star meals and off-track excursions to vineyards, palazzos and dreamy islands. Tal Dekel-Daks hops aboard for a first look.
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The best films set in Paris
Whether you’re planning a trip to the city or just want to live vicariously through the TV or cinema screen, Paris is a filmic goldmine – here are some of its all-time classic appearances on celluloid
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Beyond the Balearics: the lesser known Spain to seek out
If you're seeking a slice of Spanish bliss this but without the crowds, ditch Mallorca and Madrid and head to these secret spots instead
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10 fascinating pilgrimate routes to walk in the UK and Europe
Walking holidays are all the rage and if they're on your radar, this is how to do one of the best pilgrimage routes in the UK and Europe
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The ultra-luxurious way to explore the Mediterranean this year
Seabourn’s small and perfectly designed ships will take you to sought-after destinations in the ultimate comfort and style – and its Mediterranean itineraries for 2025 are particularly appealing
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The best things to do in Menorca - the Balearic island with a quiet appeal
The smallest of the three main Balearic islands, Menorca is making a splash this summer. These are the best things to do on holiday there.
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The cool new mountain hotels making the Swiss Alps a stylish destination
Pamela Goodman presents the latest openings in Switzerland taking mountain hotels to new heights, thanks to the fresh approach of designers who are reviving belle époque and chalet style with modernist and 1970s elements
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Checking in: Le Grand Hôtel Cayré is a charming new addition to Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood
New lifestyle brand Miiro chooses the charming Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood as its first hotel destination
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The ten best (and butteriest) croissants in Paris, according to a former tour guide
Paris may be known as the city of light and love, but it is also the city of the croissant. Buttery, flaky moon-shaped pastries usually eaten for a Francophone breakfast on-the-go, not all are baked equally – so we've rounded up the best, Parisian-approved spots to grab them
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Why Finland is still the happiest country in the world, for the seventh year in a row
From design and architecture to the Finnish art of sisu, we look into the happiest country in the world