France

The creative force behind Diptyque shops for copper cookware, exotic spices and vivid scented geraniums at the city’s independent stores

In a region dominated by the big houses, independent growers are making their mark. Alice Lascelles meets the princes

Maison Repossi’s artistic director was appointed by the century-old Parisian fine-jewellery house in 2007 and has transformed it with a thoroughly modern aesthetic and punk spirit

WineChap gives his verdict on the new En Primeur releases

The “king cake” reigns from Paris to Marrakech

The pioneering mixologist has been shaking things up at Bar Hemingway for 25 years

Book now for the most exciting new restaurants opening in London, Paris and New York

From power dressing in New York to hoodies in Rotterdam, these are the fashion exhibitions not to miss

The Hotel Paris Bastille Le Boutet brings comfort and joy over the Christmas season for spa junkies, cocktail shakers and gastronomes

The co-founder of the luggage brand Away talks sustainability with supermodels in Paris and celebrates success over Old Fashioneds in San Francisco

Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and more: discover LVMH’s prestigious champagne maisons

Wine expert Tom Harrow on what barrels will top the Hospices de Beaune auction on November 17

A clutch of independent Paris labels are bringing classic French cool back to menswear. Aleks Cvetkovic reports

“La Belle Endormie” is waking from its slumber, energised by new hotels and restaurants. Mary Lussiana toasts the opening of a storied château

Find safe harbour while navigating the runways at Paris Fashion Week

The celebrated “nose” and creative director of Cire Trudon has invigorated France’s oldest luxury candlemaker, introducing “genderless” perfumes and taking its power to evoke time and place into adventurous new territory

A behind-the-scenes excursion to the historic Petrossian Caviar House

Six important drawings by the artist who “captured the face of early-20th-century Paris” are set to be sold this September as part of the Joseph Altounian collection