See. Bunker in Sainte Marguerite sur Mer Massive WWII German blockhaus, now a surreal monolithic attraction on the beach. La Grande-Motte Retro-futurist seaside town near Montpellier with Mayan pyramid-inspired apartments. Basilique St-Sernin Historic basilica in Toulouse's Old Town, worth a stroll. Père Lachaise cemetery Beautiful Parisian cemetery with Gothic architecture and centuries of history.
Eat. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse Lively indoor market for local ingredients, oysters, Jésus de Lyon, and Saint-Marcellin cheese. Le Vivarais Elegant traditional Lyonnaise restaurant for quenelles de brochet and veal sweetbreads. Boulangerie Du Palais A small bakery reflecting the rhythm of historic Lyon. Marché Victor Hugo Food market in Toulouse for cassoulet and other local specialties.
Stay. Château la Commaraine Newly restored luxury hotel in Pommard, Burgundy, on a working wine estate. Les Sources de Vougeot New property in Burgundy bringing a resort-like hospitality model to the Cote d’Or. Château de Cîteaux Fontenille Collection property in Burgundy offering a resort-like experience.
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The Guardian
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The former playground of pastis pioneer Paul Ricard has returned as Zannier Île de Bendor, having traded some of its old-school hedonism for understated luxury and serious wellness.
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The Guardian
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The Guardian
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National Geographic
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