France

Six tastemakers share their favourite neighbourhood spots

The laidback, California-style surfer vibe of France’s western coast is making it the au courant property spot for those in search of a low-key luxe getaway. Ruth Bloomfield reports

Artist Angélique de Chabot’s otherworldly object showcase of captivating curiosities at Château Malromé

The award-winning musician, producer, actor and oenophile continues to add strings to his creative bow, with his own design studio and a new role as creative director of Dom Pérignon

Matthieu Poirier’s exhibition fulfils a vision that took 10 years to realise in shows held simultaneously in London and Paris

Why stop at hanging art on your walls when your entire home could be a work of art? Cathy Hawker reports

Pierre Bergé’s private collection goes under the hammer in Paris

David Prior’s new travel club offers bespoke itineraries from sleeping in a treehouse in the Amazon jungle to gastronomic picnics in Paris

The arts patron and Camargue habitué, whose experimental cultural complex Luma Arles has just debuted, shares her haunts with Gisela Williams. Portrait by Tina Hillier

Follow in the winner’s stride, mere days after the final swing has been taken in France

A bronze, aluminium and fibreglass menagerie by Mia Fonssagrives Solow

Adorned with paintings, sculpture and lithographs, this suite-cum-gallery is an immersive art experience

Guests of Villa La Coste can now check into a Prouvé prefab – an art installation adapted by Richard Rogers, which is set to become a unique bolthole experience

Cyril Lignac’s standout sushi has a French twist at Le Bar des Prés

Set in 55 hectares of Luberon countryside, this “bastide aristocratique” is the perfect place for a celebration

In a region renowned for bubbles, Ratafia Champenois is a non-effervescent delight

Visitors to the port of Calvi can expect a warm welcome and glorious cuisine at two top restaurants

The Résidence de la Pinède spa is a temple to R&R, bringing blissful bespoke treatments to town