Alexandra Marshall
Travel + Leisure
France
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The Most Fashionable Hotel in Paris, Hôtel Costes, Now Has a Sophisticated Sister Property
Hôtel Costes was the most fashionable hotel in Paris, and now it's opened a sophisticated sister property. → Read More
This Iconic Parisian Hotel Is Back After a Four-year Makeover
Paris's storied hotel unveils a daringly modern new look. → Read More
Exploring the Real Majorca: Rugged, Rustic, and Steeped in Tradition
Look beyond the Spanish island's mega-resorts and packed beaches and you’ll find historic hillside hotels, rustic seaside villages, and a surprisingly cosmopolitan capital city. → Read More
Exploring Essaouira: an Easier, More Authentic Slice of Morocco
In France, where I have lived for the past 10 years, there are strong historical links to Morocco, and many French travelers know the country well. Everyone goes for different reasons—to laze by a pool, to visit family, to shop in the historic medinas. Some love the luxury bubble of Marrakesh; some, myself included, aren’t so keen. But there is one place all of them seem to agree on, across the… → Read More
La Vie en Bleu: an Expat Experiences Paris in Mourning
The day after a series of attacks across Paris that killed 129 people, an expat recounts the city's response. → Read More
FIAC Art Show Inspires Upstart Fair in Paris This Week
The annual mega-art fair FIAC arrives in Paris this week—and in a new development, has inspired an upstart satellite fair called Paris Internationale. Read on for more details. → Read More
Three New Paris Eateries From Beloved City Chefs
Among three of Paris's biggest restaurant debuts of the season, there’s a little second act happening—new offshoots from beloved chefs who are branching out in a new direction. → Read More
Paris's Maison & Objet Can Meet Your Home Decorating Needs This Week
Maison et Objet, the major interior design show now in its 20th year, returns to Paris this week. → Read More
Paris Finally Gets Good Food Delivery Services
As little as ten years ago, Paris didn’t have reliable food delivery. But several new startups have filled that void. → Read More
The 'Qualite Tourisme' Label Helps Travelers in France
An easily identifiable 'Qualite Tourisme' label helps travelers in France find the best places to visit during their trip. → Read More
Hotel Bachaumont Has Paris’s Favorite New Bistro
The recent opening of the Hotel Bachaumont, by the Experimental Cocktail Club team, has brought a much-needed dining option to the Rue Montmartre in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. → Read More
The Paris Museum Exhibits You Can’t Miss in August
With several Paris museum exhibits closing at end of summer, we highlighted the ones you must see now. → Read More
Parisian Women’s Style Secret is Local Shopping Mecca Monoprix
Shopping mecca Monoprix in Paris is the secret fashion lair for the city's impossibly chic residents. → Read More
Paris’s Artisanal Ice Cream Is a Treat To Be Savored Locally
In Paris, if you want good ice cream, you have to track down a shop with the words “glacier artisanal” on it somewhere. Here, our picks of the best artisanal ice cream stores in Paris. → Read More
Paris by Mouth Has Got Your Summer Dining Plans Covered
Many Paris restaurants close in summer, but new guide Paris by Mouth helps you work around it. → Read More
Celebrate Champagne’s World Heritage Designation with a Tasting Trip
With the regions of Champagne and Burgundy in France recently designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it’s time for a proper visit. → Read More
Paris Kicks Off Annual Happy Hour Celebration Today
Paris’s annual Les Heures Heureuses, a happy hour event celebrating the city’s food scene, is on this week. → Read More
Here’s The Right Way to Picnic in Paris
Paris's Parc de Belleville is perfect for a summer picnic. → Read More
Taking Stock of Paris’s Bookstores, After Closing of La Hune
After the closing of iconic bookstore La Hune, we celebrate the great Paris bookstores that remain. → Read More
Paris’s Most Family-Friendly Restaurant Has Reopened for Summer
Paris isn’t known for its kid-friendly restaurants. But Le Playtime, possibly the best restaurant in the city for eating with children, has reopened for summer. → Read More