Diane de Poitiers wears the bejewelled crown of France’s most intriguing, and infamous, royal mistress. The chief lover of Henri II, who ruled from 1547 to 1559, an all-powerful Diane made many enemies, and such was her dominant status that she has detractors to this day — many historians write her off as greedy and […]
Katrina Lawrence
What to Do in Paris (the Summer 2023 Edition)
So you’ve packed your ‘Summer in Paris’ wardrobe (#priorities). Now it’s time to style yourself an itinerary that will make the most of every fabulous minute. Read on for your inspiration … KEY DATES 3rd June: Nuit Blanche This all-night celebration of art, which used to take place on the first Saturday of October, is […]
Five Fabulous New Paris Hotels for 2023
You might be one of those Paris travellers who spend so much time outdoors exploring the streets and museums that they couldn’t care less where they rest their head — for sleep is something they hardly want to do in this endlessly fascinating city. Or you could be someone who expects her hotel to live […]
Paris’s Prettiest Garden Terraces for Spring/Summer Dining (& Drinking)
This springtime sees the reblooming of some of Paris’s sweetest terraces, as well as garden cafés and restaurants within the city’s most scenic museums. The following eateries are feasts for all the senses; go for the delicious food, stay for the soul-satisfying settings. Place Dauphine Several restaurants on this gorgeous Parisian square extend their terraces […]