April 15, 2025
Chef inspired creations for La Première and Business cabins passengers, from July
Michelin-starred New York based French chef, Daniel Boulud, will create exclusive signature dishes for Air France’s La Première and Business class cabins from July 2025. His delicious dishes will be progressively introduced on departures from the airline’s US destinations.
Read More…April 4, 2025
These are the restaurants to add to your gourmet bucket list
France continues to shine in the world of fine dining with another two restaurants joining the ranks of those with Three Stars in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide – Hugo Roellinger’s Le Coquillage in Cancale and Christopher Coutanceau’s eponymous restaurant in La Rochelle.
Read More…March 4, 2025
ms Serene and ms Lumiere will join the fleet in 2026
More details have been revealed about the two new riverships that will join Tauck’s fleet of riverboats in 2026, with the vessels to be named ms Serene and ms Lumière.
Read More…February 6, 2025
It’s a toss-up between laidback resort bliss and the pleasures of nearby Saint-Tropez
Whether seeking tranquility and wellness or the lively charm of Saint-Tropez, La Réserve Ramatuelle offers visitors the best of both worlds.
Read More…February 5, 2025
Larger cruise ships have worn out their welcome along the popular coastal strip
French Riviera town Villefranche-sur-mer will also ban larger cruise ships, under the same decree that will see neighbouring Nice turn away ships carrying more than 900-guests.
Read More…January 30, 2025
Week-long Magical Parisian Holiday to launch on the Seine in 2025
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released a brand-new ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ itinerary along the Seine in 2025, complementing its existing Holiday Season program.
Read More…January 21, 2025
The newcomer is part of a luxury accommodation boom for the Côte d’Azur hub
Nice is ramping up its luxury hotel offering, with the recent addition of the five-star Maison Albar – Le Victoria representing a major milestone for the Côte d’Azur hub.
Read More…December 19, 2024
Les Domaines de Fontenille is eyeing properties in France and further afield
Expansion is on the cards for French hotel group Les Domaines de Fontenille thanks to a minority investment by LMVH Group.
Read More…December 10, 2024
The 13th ‘Masterpiece Hotel’ will arise at the site of the Le Mas Bellevue St Tropez
Oetker Collection has unveiled plans for a new addition to its portfolio with a property in St Tropez, France. The St. Tropez project will be the 13th Masterpiece Hotel from Oetker Collection.
Read More…December 9, 2024
Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam to join MO stable
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is preparing to sign two iconic additions to its portfolio of exceptional hotels from early 2025: Hôtel Lutetia in Paris and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. The acceptance of the offer is subject to the completion of a consultation process with the relevant Works Councils, which will begin shortly.
Read More…October 3, 2024
Chantilly Château Mont Royal welcomed into the IHG stable, 50kms from Paris
IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal to its growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Redefining a quintessentially 19th Century Château, this individualist property is just 30 minutes by train from Paris and promises an enchanting escape that feels worlds apart from the fast-paced French capital.
Read More…August 9, 2024
Hôtel Balzac, a member of Relais & Châteaux, undergoes total reinvention
Olivier Bertrand has reopened Hôtel Balzac just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in Paris’ 8th Arr. Bertrand’s fifth hotel property (and his third new hotel in three years), Hôtel Balzac has undergone a total reinvention of its interiors by the renowned French architecture firm, Festen.
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