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Inside Paris’s secret gardens: How rooftop re-wilding projects are turning the city green
The busy boulevards and architecturally alluring buildings of Paris are, at first glance, unlikely to nourish green spaces - but there are plenty of people determined to bring nature to their city.
How to spend the perfect day in Paris – an illustrated guide
An insider's guide to a stylish day in the French capital - from morning flea markets to midnight cinema.
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.
In a world of food fads, this is why the real French baguette reigns supreme
The French stick is more than just a national cliché; it’s a tradition, a culinary art and an inalienable right.
The Seine’s reopening to swimmers marks a watershed moment for Paris’s civic renewal
For the first time in more than a century, Parisians have been allowed to swim in the Seine. Three outdoor bathing areas opened to the public this weekend amid a searing heatwave, though authorities…
Interview: Le Bristol’s managing director on the secrets to keeping a luxury hotel relevant (and booked) for 100 years
Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm.
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…
Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.
Belleville and Jourdain are the Paris arrondissements setting the pace for food, art and culture
Belleville and Jourdain, two of the capital’s districts, have become a cosmopolitan and colourful mélange of shops, hotels, cafés and culture spots. Here are some of our favourites.
