Condé Nast Traveler
The Art of Winetasting on a Honeymoon in Champagne
Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.
Atlas Obscura
Saint-Thibault Chapel in La Chapelle-au-Mans, France
On a remote hill in the middle of nowhere in southern Burgundy stands a small chapel. Nobody knows exactly how long it has been around and why it was built. What is certain is that it suddenly appeared as a ruin on plans and maps in 1672. For a long time after that no mention can be found. The chapel seems to have been forgotten again. Somebody must have renovated it, but nothing is known about…
Lonely Planet
A guide to all 20 arrondissements in Paris
Paris’ 20 different districts (called arrondissements), spiral clockwise from the center like a snail shell. Get to know them all with our thorough guide.
Lonely Planet
Where to eat and drink in Paris (according to a local)
Our local writer shares a selection of food and drink destinations that mix old classics with more recent additions that are strong favorites among locals.
BBC Travel
'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers
Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.
Lonely Planet
Things to know before visiting Nice, France
Read these top tips before you strut your stuff in Nice.
Lonely Planet
15 Things to Know Before Visiting Paris
Be ready for your trip to Paris with these top travel tips on planning, transport, safety and etiquette.
The Guardian
Sail away to the Côte d’Opale: a watery adventure in northern France
A catamaran service from Dover to Boulogne is the perfect start to a trip exploring the Pas-de-Calais and marshes of Saint-Omer by bike, boat and kayak “It’s all about tuning into the culture of the sea,” helmsman Chris O’Brien tells me, scanning the rippling cobalt horizon from the wheel of a catamaran. “People find the water, and the meditative experience of sailing, healing.” Meditative isn’…
Atlas Obscura
Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt, France
This wonderful museum in Boulogne-Billancourt (west of Paris, but accessible by Metro) is devoted to the art and atmosphere of the 1930s, bringing together furniture, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, posters, and decorative objects from the interwar period. What makes it especially compelling is that it does not treat Art Deco as a purely glamorous style. The museum also reflects the world that…
National Geographic
5 alternative European islands to explore this summer
Europe's islands have long lured travellers, from Homer's Odyssey across Mediterranean isles to the remote Scottish outcrop said to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's 19th-century classicTreasure ...
Lonely Planet
How to get around in France
From cycling to catching trains, buses and river barges, here
Lonely Planet
A guide to Montpellier, France
When to go, what to do, how to get around and more.
nytimes.com
The New York Times
5 European Hotels Where You Can Beat the Heat
Whether hidden in the mountains or nestled by the sea, these spots offer some respite from the continent’s high temperatures.
Lonely Planet
A guide to visiting Calais, France
From the beach to the museums and the best ways to travel around, get to know Calais in north France with this guide.
Lonely Planet
5 of the best day trips from Lyon
Go beyond France
Lonely Planet
8 of the best places to swim in Paris right now
Take a swim in the River Seine or head to a public pool to beat Paris
Lonely Planet
Where to eat and drink in Lille, France
While the chips (or fries, depending on where you
Lonely Planet
A guide to Fontainebleau, France
Fontainebleau, southeast of Paris, is a town loved by artists, rock climbers and royalty. Plan your visit with this guide.
Lonely Planet
Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris is better than Moulin Rouge here's why
Looking for a cabaret show in Paris? Here
Lonely Planet
A guide to Troyes, France
Plan and budget for your visit to Troyes with this guide to activities, transport and costs.
The Guardian
Walking in France’s ‘garden of Eden’: a new route in the gorgeous Gorges du Tarn
Europe’s longest and most dramatic canyon is replete with exotic wildlife, including kingfishers and beavers, ruined castles and architectural oddities We’re sipping chestnut kir on a terrace overlooking the Tarn River in southern France when we hear excited voices from the table beside us: “ Regards! C’est un castor ! ” Below us, a beaver the length of my leg is languidly swimming upstream. We…
National Geographic
7 summer spritzes to try across Europe
The spritz has long been Europe’s favourite summer cocktail, centuries-old classics served everywhere from Venetian aperitivo spots to rooftop bars in London and Paris.
National Geographic
Go beyond the restaurant with these food experiences in Europe
Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary ...
Condé Nast Traveler
Where to Eat, Stay, and Drink Rosé in Saint-Tropez This Summer—Before The White Lotus Crowds Arrive
The French Riviera's most glamorous summer destination is about to have its biggest season yet.
National Geographic
10 European food festivals you won't want to miss this summer
Whether they’re celebrating sardines, spicy sausage, plums or pickles, these events bring communities together with local food, traditional drinks and rich culinary cultures.
National Geographic
Europe's secret lakes—6 destinations without the crowds
The appeal of a lakeside holiday is timeless: morning mist rising from the water, long swims, slow boat rides and mountain silhouettes mirrored on glassy surfaces. Yet many of Europe’s lakes don’t ...
Condé Nast Traveler
Île de Ré Is France’s Answer to Martha’s Vineyard: A Guide to the Island
The Atlantic Coast hideaway island where pink shutters are forbidden is often compared to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
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Condé Nast Traveler
Our Editors Are Going to Megève, Ibiza, and Copenhagen in June—Here's What We're Taking With Us
Euro summer and the World Cup games are in full swing.
The Guardian
Watersports, biking and island escapes: readers’ favourite family holidays
From boat trips on Lake Garda to zip-wiring in Wales, you share your favourite family-friendly breaks in Europe • Tell us about a glamorous seaside hotel that didn’t break the bank? The best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Lake Garda gave us one of the most memorable and unexpected family holidays yet. We hired a car and headed from Milan to Unesco-listed Peschiera del Garda and the family-focu…
The Guardian
The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps
The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape Nine-thirty on a sunny Tuesday morning, and the platforms at Nice-Ville station are buzzing. Office workers nudge their way past backpackers, passengers clamber on to trains heading east to Monaco and Italy, or west to Antibes and Cannes. My husband and I, however, are heading away f…
Skift
Hyatt and Airelles Win ‘White Lotus’ Season 4 — Four Seasons Is Out
HBO's White Lotus returns for season four on the French Riviera at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes and the Airelles Château de la Messardière
Outside
OMG Stop Stealing the Paris-Roubaix Cobblestones!
Our features editor is begging cycling fans to leave the famed rocky roads of Northern France alone ahead of pro cycling’s hardest race, Paris-Roubaix.
Outside
The Seven Wonders of the Trail Running World
These epic routes belong on every runner’s bucket list
Condé Nast Traveler
49 Paris Hotels as Gorgeous as the City Itself
Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, there’s a stay here for you.
Condé Nast Traveler
27 Best Bars in Paris
The City of Light has no shortage of places where you can find a proper pour.
The New York Times
A New Costes Hotel Opens in Paris
Hotel Costes defined a generation. With his first luxury hotel, a second-generation Costes looks to revolutionize how guests experience Paris. If you can get in, that is.
The Guardian
Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea?
The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool I can’t remember when my terror of waves began in earnest. Maybe it was a singular incident that triggered it, like that monster wave in Biarritz, France, almost 20 years ago that body-slammed me on to the seabed, taking all the skin off my chin. More likely is that my transitio…
Condé Nast Traveler
The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World
Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.
Condé Nast Traveler
7 Parisian Airbnbs With Views of the Eiffel Tower
If you’re planning a trip to the City of Love, you might as well do it right.
Condé Nast Traveler
Eurostar's ‘Snow Train’ Through the French Alps is Back This Winter—Here's How to Book
The high-speed train whisks travelers from London, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, and Antwerp to some of the best ski resorts in the French Alps.
Condé Nast Traveler
The 25 Most Charming Airbnbs in Paris
Plus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and tastefully designed stays in the City of Love.