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FranceLe Fitz Roy, Val Thorens, France
We visit the recently renovated ski-in, ski-out hotel that’s shaking up Val Thorens’ accommodation scene. Offering forward-thinking treatments, fine French dining and art deco interiors, Le Fitz Roy is our top choice when exploring Les Trois Vallées
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FranceFlea Spirit: Navigating Paris’ Marché Aux Puces
The ritual of strolling around Paris’ sprawling Marché aux Puces – and other European flea markets – offers both a window into the past and some fabulous vintage finds. One writer joins a Parisian regular to prowl between the antiques
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ArtThe Local: The Parisian Purveyor of Old-World Wonder
Remember the enchanted shop in Joanne Harris’ hit novel Chocolat? French artist Marin Montagut’s cabinet of curiosities in Paris’s 6th arrondissement is the IRL equivalent, selling handmade gifts and keepsakes – along with a sprinkling of magic
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ExploreTOO Hôtel, Paris, France
Million-dollar Paris views from sky-high, Philippe Starck-designed bedrooms that represent great value for money? The 13th arrondissement’s brand-new TOO Hôtel is worth shouting about from the rooftops
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City GuidesWhere to Eat in Nice, France
Discover lantern-lit local restaurants, Michelin-starred seafood and delectable street eats in the Côte d'Azur’s unofficial culinary capital
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City GuidesWhere to Drink in Nice, France
From cool cafés to seductive wine bars, these are the best watering holes in Nice
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Nice, France
Here’s where to find the best of this coastal city’s craftsmanship, from a treasure-trove boutique to an ornate chocolatier dating back to 1820
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City GuidesA City Guide to Nice, France
A far cry from its glitterati-packed coastal neighbours, this old-world seaside city is a refreshing mashup of colourful street markets, architectural opulence and white-blonde beaches cast with year-round sunshine
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Montmartre, Paris
A natural wine mecca, a jewellery atelier and a multi-hyphenated retail space that aims to encourage cross-culture collaboration between the African diaspora and the world: here are three of our favourite independent shops in Montmartre
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City GuidesWhat to Do in Montmartre, Paris
Practise your pastry making in an exclusive patisserie class, enjoy a picnic in a much-loved local park and visit the former home (and studio) of a Montmartre great. Here are our tips for exploring the 18th arrondissement
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City GuidesWhere to Drink in Montmartre, Paris
Rub shoulders with film buffs at a legendary silver-screen bistro, sip chai lattes in our favourite Paris coffee shop and enjoy a cocktail-fuelled cabaret show far friskier than those found at the Moulin Rouge
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City GuidesWhere to Eat in Montmartre, Paris
A typical Parisian bistro run by a Corsican, a Hellenic-infused hotspot and a fresh new opening that’s obsessed with serving the best olive oil on the continent: Montmartre’s restaurant offering is on the up
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City GuidesA Pocket Guide to Montmartre, Paris
Think you know Montmartre? Think again. There’s more to this unique part of town than the Sacré-Coeur and the Moulin Rouge. Join us in exploring the eccentric local community redefining this hilltop Parisian quarter
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City GuidesWhat to Do in Belleville, Paris
Soak up the kaleidoscopic street art, take a stroll through the city’s most famous cemetery and admire the view from Belleville’s sky-tickling park with our tips for exploring this buzzy Parisian neighbourhood
