See. Île Seguin Visit this island just outside Paris for a new contemporary art center opening in October. Collioure Explore this Mediterranean dream town near Perpignan for peaceful, artistic autumn escapes. Créac'h Lighthouse See Europe's most powerful lighthouse on Ouessant island, marking the English Channel entrance.
Eat. bouchons lyonnais Try these specific local restaurants in Lyon for an authentic French dining experience.
Stay. Nové Lázně hotel Stay in this canary yellow neo-renaissance hotel built in 1896 for a spa trip back in time. Les Goudes Base yourself in this tiny village outside Marseille, a magnet for artsy types. Ritz Paris Experience one of the top-rated hotels in the City of Light, according to readers.
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A sleek new contemporary art center is opening on Île Seguin this October, marking another milestone in the transformation of this former industrial site on the Seine.
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From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.
Atlas Obscura
Sure, you’ve seen a dead body before, but have you ever seen a thumb preserved in salt? How about a saint’s heart shrouded in gold? Beyond the normal displays of skeletons in medical museums and holy leaders’ bodies in churches and temples, there’s a whole world of bits and pieces to explore. Throughout history, body parts have been taken as trophies during wartime, worshipped as miraculous hea…
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In search of autumn festivals, good food and islands where it still feels like summer? We asked you to recommend your best off-season breaks • Tell us about a spooky spot in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last October, while I was cycling around south-west France, near the Spanish border, a tip from a local waiter led me to Collioure , near Perpignan. The town was like a Medi…
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Fall cruises through Europe’s wine regions offer a unique glimpse at a magical time for wine production: harvest season.
Lonely Planet
December is the ideal month to get away. Try these perfect winter escapes, taking in festive markets, action-packed adventures and the northern lights.
The New York Times
The world-famous chef, who just opened his latest outpost in Manhattan, shares some places he loves in the French city he says “will always be home.”
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While always popular in the Austrian capital, these events have taken off in the digital age, with online platforms drawing a new generation to fairytale dance floors.
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From Alpine valleys to belle époque towns, dip your toes in the therapeutic waters and steaming mineral pools at spa hotels offering centuries-old healing treatments In 2021, Unesco designated 11 historic spa towns across Europe as one transnational world heritage site , recognising their “exceptional testimony to the European spa phenomenon, which gained its highest expression from around 1700…
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An autumn break in the French mountain town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains offers thermal treatments and glorious walking trails before the winter ski crowds descend Mont Blanc is hiding behind the clouds, but the Aiguille du Midi spears the sky above a mountainside ablaze with russet, gold and tawny tones. The maples flare red; rowan trees are dusted with crimson berries. Our little group has trun…
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Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the City of Light.
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The best resorts in the world, from Bali to Brazil, according to our readers.
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The region’s ultra-fresh produce and high quality of life have drawn talented chefs from top restaurants in big cities to seek their own places in the sun.
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Half an hour outside Marseille, this once sleepy fishing village has become a magnet for artsy types on the Med.
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Across the continent, rail-trail conversions and other greenways offer travelers a way to slow down and immerse themselves in cobblestone squares, historic cathedrals, and other wonders.
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The Indian Ocean’s headline destinations have earned their reputations, but they’re only part of the story. Venture beyond the familiar and you’ll find remote archipelagos, remarkable wildlife and ...
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From Ecuador's snowcapped Cotopaxi to Malaysia's lush Kinabalu, the most beautiful mountains in the world offer dramatic landscapes, biodiverse climates, and something for every kind of curious visitor.
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From cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.
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Atlas Obscura
At 47 metres tall, with a range of 60 kilometres, the Créac'h Lighthouse is the most powerful lighthouse in Europe. Located on the island of Ouessant, it marks the entrance to the English Channel. The lighthouse is currently undergoing renovation, but it remains fully operational. At night, its lanterns illuminate the entire coastline of the island, accompanied by the sound of waves crashing ag…
The Guardian
A long-distance walking route in the south of France devised by the celebrated land artist offers intrepid hikers an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and art At 69, I had never hiked with a backpack and I had no idea what land art was. Nonetheless, when my friend Jackie, a nature documentary film-maker, invited me to join her and her friends Wendy and Sasha on a hiking trip to Refuge…
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The best wine hotels don’t just pour local bottles—they immerse guests in the people, places, and traditions behind them.
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Find out more about the props, practical effects and artistry behind some of cinema’s most imaginative worlds.
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The Route Napoléon passes the same towns and lavender-scented plateaus that the French leader did on his march from the Mediterranean to the Alps.
The Guardian
Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers A good mountain hut, I reckon, should be small and only accessible on foot after considerable effort. Throw in a bit of historical interest and I’m bound to be happy. In which case, Cabaña Verónica in the Picos de Europa is a fine start to this list. It sleeps six, and at 2,325 metres requires…
The Guardian
From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the peaks of the Dolomites, you share your top views, meals and adventures at altitude • Tell us about a trip to Germany – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher No doubt your first thought on hearing the words “double-decker” is of a bus. But in the Swiss village of Stans, an old wooden funicular carriage ascends to the station, where a double-decker cab…
BBC Travel
The Monty Python star bought a shack in Provence in 1972. Here's how he spent the next 55 years making it his refuge from fame – and how it somehow became a celebrity retreat.
Lonely Planet
Follow photographer Cole Wilson on his 2-week cycling journey from Barcelona to Marseille with his longtime pals.
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The city-state on the French Riviera is transforming thanks to reimagined restaurants, a starchitect-designed boardwalk, and a new sustainable seaside neighborhood of the world’s most expensive real estate.
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From the Canaries to the Scottish Borders, Europe is dotted with remote landscapes where exceptionally dark skies make stargazing an unforgettable part of the journey.
Outside
A trip to California wine country cured my marathon training burnout and reminded me why I love the sport.
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Join in at the biggest party of the year with our guide to New Year
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For those who crave distance, silence, and landscapes that feel almost lunar, these far-flung corners of the world are as remote as it gets.
Atlas Obscura
Located at 8 rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade dating back to 1584. This makes it one of the last remaining examples of such a painted house from that period left in the city. The facade was decorated using "sgraffito" a technique popular in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. Sgraffito is done by applying different layers of plaster tinted in contra…
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Corsica enthralls with ancient towns, jaw-dropping landscapes, beautiful beaches and epic hikes. Here
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Verlée is a small hamlet located an hour and a quarter's drive south-east of Brussels. Apart from a few limestone farmhouses, the village itself is small and of little interest. However, when leaving Verlée via the road to Petit Avin, visitors are surprised to discover a stone obelisk in the middle of the countryside. It stands on a ridge alongside the road. There are no nearby buildings and no…
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A Paris railway station on a miserable, rainy January night feels worlds away from sunny alpine slopes and high-altitude soft powder. But vintage train carriages emblazoned with ‘Les Arcs’, ‘La Plagne ...
Lonely Planet
The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.
Atlas Obscura
Poste Thiers is the most famous red brick building in Nice. This iconic Post Office is located at 21 Avenue Thiers. Poste Thiers was built in 1931 by government architect Guillaume Tronchet. The construction used about 300,000 red bricks which were imported from Sarzana, Italy. The distinctive red brick masonry stands out in Nice because it is a sharp contrast to all the surrounding white Medit…
The New York Times
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.
The Guardian
Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain • Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last August, the smoky aroma of grilled sardines drifting over the beach in Portimão woke me up from my sunbathing on the beach. Attracted by the aroma of barbecued fish, we found ourselves in the old por…
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