France
Eating & Drinking
The 17 best pâtisseries in Paris
Where to find the best pastries, macarons and cakes in Paris
By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg and Clodagh Kinsella
The best Paris cafés to visit all year-round
All our favourite spots in the City of Light
By Lindsey Tramuta and Rosalyn Wikeley
47 best things to do in Paris right now
Paris's cobblestone streets are lined with so much, it can be hard to plan an itinerary. Here's our list of what you simply can't miss.
By Rosalyn Wikeley and Antonia Bentel
The best Airbnbs in the South of France
From family-friendly villas to airy studios
By Meredith Carey and Alex Erdekian
The best places to buy croissants in Paris
Where to find the most buttery, flaky pastries in Paris
By Clodagh Kinsella
The best neighbourhoods to stay in Paris: where to find the cutest areas
Paris is always a good idea, so they say. But where should you stay when planning a trip?
By Sarah James
The top 12 prettiest rooftop bars in Paris
Survey the famous Parisian skyline from these gorgeous rooftop bars
By Antonia Bentel and Clodagh Kinsella
The best bars in Paris right now
Raise a glass to the City of Light from one of these fine establishments across the French capital
By Antonia Bentel
This is what the Eurostar gets right about accessibility
In a world where travel is still often all-too-tricky for Disabled adventurers, Sophie Butler sings the international rail company's praises
By Sophie Butler
Destinations
The best beaches in France to visit this summer
With a staggering variety of coastlines – from sheltered nooks of sea on the Mediterranean to romantic cliffs in Normandy – France’s best beaches embrace just about every taste.
By Lanie Goodman
The 41 best restaurants in Paris right now
How to decide where (and what) to eat in one of the world's most happening culinary hot spots.
By Eleanor Aldridge
This is going to be the ultimate Olympics launch event – and you could be invited
One lucky sports lover and their guest will be checking into an iconic Parisian museum – while a further 30 will be dancing the evening away
By Connor Sturges
The most inspiring exhibitions in Paris for June
Cultural highlights to know about in the French capital right now
By Flora Vesterberg
How to spend three days in the South of France (after a destination wedding)
Provence and the South of France are some of the most popular destinations for Brits getting married overseas. If you've already forked out for a plane ticket to see friends or family get hitched, here's how can you extend a trip across this gorgeous stretch of Europe to make a holiday out of it for yourself, too
By Lanie Goodman
Marseille
The best things to do in Marseille
Film producer Frank Mannion picks Marseille's best bits – from high-octane activities to low-effort day trips
By Frank Mannion
Places To Stay
The best hotels in the South of France
Our summer pick of brilliant places to stay
By Sarah James and Lanie Goodman
The best hotels in Saint Tropez
Hedonism awaits in elegant hotels with glittering spas and beachfront positions – this is where to stay
By Rosalyn Wikeley
The best alternative beaches in Europe for crowd-free shores
From secret spots along the Costa Blanca to in-the-know Estonian hideouts, these are the sandy stretches to know about
By Anya Meyerowitz
Places To Stay
The best hotels in Paris
From the coolest new boutique hotels, to affordable stays, the city's first palace-status hotel and the grandest grand dames
By Steve King
"Stepping into another world": a magical stay at the new-look Disneyland Hotel Paris
After a magnificent three-year renovation, the doors to Disneyland's swanky family hotel are finally open once again
By Charlotte Davey