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France is the world’s top tourist destination for good reason. There’s a lot packed into this country – artistic and architectural masterpieces, remarkable museums and natural landscapes, and a history harking back far beyond the Romans. Top it off with fine, food and a culinary culture that permeates through every city and small town, the hard part […] Read More

City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise… Paris has many different guises. And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes at a premium, the French capital can also be a cheap date. Whether you go weak at the knees for soaring church spires or want to rub elbows at an authentic French market, let […] Read More

Paris’ multitude of markets plunge visitors into the heart of shopping in the French capital. Bustling street markets and rues commerçantes are piled high with aromatic seasonal produce, historic covered markets shelter specialist food stalls, colourful flower markets burst with perfumed blooms and flea markets are filled with vintage treasures. We’re here to guide your browsing at these […] Read More

Paris is a city that never lets up. Return time and again and there is always something fantastic to experience—world-famous landmarks and museums mixed with chic shopping, cafe life, gastronomic blowouts and strolls along the banks of the glorious River Seine. The overwhelming amount on offer can be a real challenge for first-timers in deciding […] Read More

Come July and August, irresistible Ile de Ré is where you’ll find half of Paris on their holidays. With absurdly pretty villages, strips of uninterrupted golden fluffy sand and some freshly-caught (but farcically cheap) seafood, this tiny island is laid-back French seaside chic at its best. Sun, sea, sand, salt and cycles are the five elements that […] Read More

The city of Lyon is known for its picturesque old town (Vieux Lyon) and its fantastic food served in traditional restaurants called bouchons. My day in Lyon was part of a larger trip across France, which began and ended in Beaune, another French city known for its food and wine. There was a gastronomic theme to my trip: I was […] Read More

Living in London, I’ve made several trips to Paris over the years, and every time I go I fall back in love with its iconic sights, delectable cuisine and world-class culture. But there’s no question that like many other cities in Europe, Paris is feeling the strain of overtourism, with conditions ever more crowded for locals and visitors alike. […] Read More

Luxurious destinations for extraordinary escapes, L.V.X. Collection hotels and resorts offer an effortless, upscale way to stay in style wherever you travel while easily exploring what’s unique about your environs. From cosmopolitan locales to natural settings, get ready for standout experiences both in and near these hotels. City sojourns are always exhilarating. Find tranquility and […] Read More

Mountains not only request, but demand respect. With feet of snow, hurricane-like winds, little oxygen and their own weather, it’s remarkable we get windows into their world at all. Some are still unclimbed, others invite us in. If you are physically fit but just starting out as a mountaineer here are a few ‘fourteeners’ – mountains […] Read More

Whether you’re a winter sport daredevil or only in it for the mulled wine, dust off your mittens for these alternative winter sports. Give standard skiing and snowboarding a wide berth with a few frosty favourites perfect for beginners, or test your snowy sport expertise by scaling ice or soaring up high. There’s an avalanche […] Read More