Saint Martin is part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises 2 separate countries, divided between its northern French side, called Saint-Martin, and its southern Dutch side, Sint Maarten. The island is home to busy resort beaches and secluded coves. It’s also known for fusion cuisine, vibrant nightlife and duty-free shops selling …
Mayotte is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the coast of Mozambique. It’s a department and region of France, though traditional Mayotte culture is most closely related to that of the neighboring Comoros islands. The Mayotte archipelago is surrounded by a coral barrier reef, which shelters a lagoon and marine reserve that …
Vichy is a city in central France. It’s known for its spas and eclectic architecture. The Eglise Saint-Blaise church connects to the Notre-Dame-des-Malades, an art deco church featuring frescoes and stained glass. Recitals and ballets are held at the art nouveau–style Vichy Opera House. The Musée Surréaliste François Boucheix showcases the work of this surrealist artist. …
The old city of Marseille might not make much of an impression from a distance but, once you’re in, you will never want to leave. Although it once had a seedy past as one of the largest suppliers of heroin to the US, Marseille has undergone a facelift to become a major tourist attraction. With …
February 1916, in Verdun: French and German troops get involved in the longest battle during World War I. Now, museums, sites, and memorials punctuate the region, which is indissociable from this historical epoch. Let’s experience the trenches through the eyes of the “poilus”—the infantry soldiers of the French army. Tread the battlefield There is hardly …
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Exclusive chalets, chic club hotels, 5-star gastronomic restaurants: this winter, mountain hotels are reborn, and the 2018-2019 season will be full of remarkable openings. We bring you to the heart of the Alps to discover some of those exceptional accommodations. Chic chalets in Val Thorens © O.T. Val Thorens The first ski resort to open …
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Take a break in France – and a break from your smartphone! To avoid temptation or a relapse, here are five addresses that offer radical or gentle, solutions to disconnect. Never without your coach: In Auvergne Here is the master of the genre: we couldn’t review a digital detox plan in France without paying homage …
What do Paris museums have on the agenda for this season? You can expect impressionists, pop icons, underground radicals and cubists, a joyful mix of genres and disciplines, combining painting, sculpture, photography and music… we focus on some of the unmissable exhibitions that break with convention and truly deserve to be on your itinerary in …
The top exhibitions not to be missed in Paris: 2018-2019 Read More »