Cordoba, the Mezquita and the City of Three Cultures
Between the forest of columns in the Mezquita, the lanes of the Judería and the forgotten ruins of Medina Azahara, Cordoba tells the story of eight centuries of coexistence between three cultures.
Venice, the Biennale and beyond: contemporary art in the shadow of the palaces
Behind the fixed image of gondolas and Gothic palaces, Venice hosts one of Europe's densest contemporary art scenes. Another way to cross the city, between private foundations and former shipyards turned exhibition halls.
Nice, Menton and Monaco: A Week on the Riviera in Winter
A week-long route through Nice, Menton and Monaco, designed to discover the Riviera away from the summer crowds: winter light, hilltop villages and unhurried gastronomy.
Reims: the Domaine Les Crayères, art de vivre on the Saint-Nicaise hill
Former Polignac family estate on the Saint-Nicaise hill, the Domaine Les Crayères has embodied the grand art of Champagne living since 1904, between Michelin-starred dining and a legendary cellar of nearly 60,000 bottles.
48h in Bordeaux: between vineyards and the Cité du Vin
Between Place de la Bourse, the Cité du Vin and a side trip to Saint-Émilion, a weekend in Bordeaux combines 18th-century heritage with a foray into the world's most famous vineyard.
Granada, the Alhambra and the Pinnacle of Islamic Art in Spain
The Alhambra, the Albaicín and a tradition of free tapas with every drink: in March, Granada blends the gentleness of the Andalusian spring with the absolute mastery of Nasrid art.
Ancient Rome, Baroque Rome: two faces for one weekend
Between the ruins of the Forum and Bernini's fountains, Rome tells its story in two acts. A weekend is enough to grasp this dialogue between Antiquity and the Baroque, provided you sequence your visit well.
Montpellier: the Hôtel Richer de Belleval, a reinvented mansion
Listed as a historic monument and restored by architect Philippe Prost, the Hôtel Richer de Belleval pairs a 17th-century mansion with the Michelin-starred cuisine of the Pourcel brothers. Portrait of a Relais & Châteaux address at the heart of the Écusson.
Marseille in Winter: The Calanques Without the Crowds
Away from the summer visitor quotas, the calanques and the Vieux-Port reveal a more authentic Marseille in winter, restored to its residents and its low, skimming light.