France

The pristine Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé is all cleverly restored 18th-century grandeur

The auctioneer and chairman of Artcurial caused shockwaves in the industry in 2005 by leaving his father’s firm Tajan to join the ambitious startup that is now France’s most successful auction house

The creator of scents for Guerlain, Jo Malone and Armani is the first female head perfumer at Hermès

Offering glamour and good cheer in equal measure

The chef and her team are moving from Mayfair to the south of  France for a gourmet pop-up at the Louison restaurant

Buzzy Paris lunch spot Adar is putting Levantine cuisine in the spotlight

Camper & Nicholsons’ newly created portfolio of vessels each comes with its own captain, but the itinerary is up to the guests

The Woods Gallery is a Parisian gallery showcasing design’s whimsical side

Gingham tablecloths, striped awnings, steak, coq au vin and hare with foie gras – these two Parisian bistros have Gallic charm and finesse in abundance

The most distinctive, elusive and expensive wines in the region are made at an unprepossessing winery from two hectares of vines. Wine Chap pays a visit

The savvy operators have commandeered Résidence de la Pinède and scored a prime beachfront concession

As Moët & Chandon celebrates the 150th anniversary of its signature Impérial champagne, John Stimpfig joins a star-studded fête – and gets an exclusive look at the dazzling renovation of one of Champagne’s most storied properties

In Florence, Rome and Capri they’re the preferred addresses of the beau monde; now the über-chic JK Place group of jewel-box hotels has Paris in its sights. Alexandra Marshall gets a first look

A wonderfully old-fashioned and opulent chocolate shop delights on the Côte d’Azur

The interior designer’s bold, eclectic style has won over clientele as varied as Francis Ford Coppola, Karl Lagerfeld and, most recently, LVMH’s Cheval Blanc resort in St Barths

James Heeley’s scent inspiration ranges from Buddhist temples to Japanese baths

Bordeaux’s swirling, state-of-the-art musée du vin is a thirst‑makingly immersive journey through global oenology

The Australian designer – loved by French glitterati and the Duchess of Sussex – talks to Fiona McCarthy about his neighbourhood’s foodie haunts and cultural havens