Lucrezia Motta
Our 6 favourite French-inspired restaurants
In cities from Amsterdam to Grand Rapids, chefs are adding French-inspired touches to their menus, while in the cuisine’s mother country, residents are treated to late-night deli fare.
10 of the best bookshops in Paris
Too many places have lost their love of print. But the French capital is a haven for anyone who wants to lose themselves in a thriller or even teach their children to read.
The cultural agenda for autumn 2024
Haute couture on the big screen, kiosk culture in the US and a Thai filmmaker’s Paris presence.
The unseen influence of Fathia Elaouni in Moroccan public discourse
The radio presenter has turned her station into a vital public forum for challenging leaders and open debate.
Meet the measured French society working to preserve the art form of poetry
Step into Toulouse’s Hôtel d’Assézat and you will find the oldest literary society in Europe. The former aristocratic residence, with its mouldings, bay windows and creaky floors, is where the Académie preserves and fosters…
The architectural diplomacy of Swiss embassies in Singapore, Cuba and the UK
Embassies are not just places of work; they are also living representations of a country’s worldview. We visit three Swiss outposts of diplomatic design.
At the front
What’s on Monocle’s agenda for September, Algeria’s election and the Asian Nato.
Five-star retail experiences from across the Mediterranean
Hotel brands are introducing five-star retail experiences offering exclusive designs and local finds.
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
