Alex Crétey Systermans
Four weekend escapes within reach of Paris
From beachside retreats to rustic idylls, we cater to the most discerning tastes – and, indeed, palates – of those hoping to sample life outside the French capital.
The Basque art museum with big ambitions
Home to one of the finest old master collections in France, Bayonne’s Musée Bonnat-Helleu has finally reopened after a 14-year renovation. Its new director wants to spark a cultural renaissance.
“It’s rare to find this kind of building in Paris.” Inside Antoine Ricardou’s Montmarte apartment
There is an art to apartment living. With pared-back interiors and efficiency prioritised in fit-out, furniture and more, this benchmark example makes a compelling case for living the high life.
How Acne Studios turned a historical Paris building into a playground for creativity
The Swedish brand has unveiled a striking new Paris headquarters in a repurposed 1930s laboratory, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Creative director Jonny Johansson explains how the space fosters the label’s evolving identity.
Here are 15 ideas, opportunities and places to drop an anchor in 2024
Want to let your mind drift on the Nile? Or explore Iceland’s remote wilds? Let’s get going.
Chef’s kiss
A Parisian sandwicherie is reimagining comfort food with fluffy challah buns stuffed with Mediterranean fillings, from kebab meat to mushroom omelette.
Perfect combinations
What makes a hotel stand out is its core idea. This idea guides everything about the hotel, including its design, services, and how guests feel.
For starters
Paris's iconic Galeries Lafayette has transformed its top floor into an incubator for emerging culinary talent, housing seven promising restaurants under one elegant roof.
Ring the changes
Luxury shops can often resemble department stores. Cartier’s local approach is a jewel in its crown.
Small Fortune
Life in small cities can provide the best of metropolitan life, with greater access to nature and a more relaxed pace. Our annual index surveys those that do it all and do it best.
