Julia Webster Ayuso
How a Parisian community saved the historic La Clef cinema from fading to black
The reopening of La Clef, one of Paris’s most historic independent theatres, is a masterclass in how on-the-ground efforts can help save traditional media.
How heritage Spanish wine region Priorat is breathing new life into old vines
Wine-lovers and ramblers alike are flocking to the wine region of Priorat – once home to Carthusian monasteries and now one of Spain’s most celebrated vineyards.
Where to repair clothes in Paris during fashion week: The city’s five finest tailors and master cobblers
Get your fix: the repair shops giving Parisians’ wardrobes a fresh start
‘Chroniques d’en Haut’: A public TV programme spotlighting the lives of French residents living on higher ground
TV presenter Laurent Guillaume journeys through France’s highlands to chronicle the lives of those who call them home. We join him behind the scenes before the cameras roll.
Pillars of the community
In front of a crowd of thousands, Catalonians of all ages team up to construct complex human towers or castells, a powerful display of regional identity, unity and fun. We report on this feat…
Calonge: The Spanish village given a fairytale ending by bookshops
A bold idea, a €10,000 offer and hundreds of hopefuls. A once overlooked town near Barcelona sparked an unexpected cultural revival, and other towns are now watching closely.
Pulling up a bistro seat in Paris means you’ll be sitting on a piece of Maison Drucker history
Maison Drucker’s rattan chairs don’t just furnish Paris – they define it. These icons of the terrasse have outlived trends since 1985.
How streaming platform Deezer is striking a chord with music fans – and fighting AI in the process
Paris-based Deezer is winning people over with its support for emerging musicians and a progressive business model.
Forum Marbella, the luxury shopping destination redefining the resort region’s lifestyle experience
Amid the buzzy bars and nightclubs of the Costa del Sol is a chic new shopping mall catering to locals and visitors seeking fun while the sun still shines.
Amid Paris’s everyday hustle, the city’s iconic Fermob chair is the perfect reminder to slow down – and take a seat
A stroll through a sunny Parisian park wouldn’t be the same without taking time to rest on one of the city’s most iconic pieces of furniture. Now, French furniture giant Fermob has been tasked…
