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Luxury Spotlight on Paris

On May 1, 2013 By

Constant urban innovations keep visitors coming back to Paris for more. The quays along the Seine are being pedestrianized and a floating garden will open this spring just off the Pont de l’Alma. Historic hotels like the century-old Plaza Athenee are always updating, while sexy new ones add on to the scene (bonjour, [...]

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Marseille-Provence Wins Big as European Capital of Culture

On February 7, 2013 By


Marseille is arguably the hottest destination of 2013. Forget Hollywood images of fedora-clad characters from yesteryear (i.e., The French Connection); the vibrant port town has witnessed a massive metamorphosis as it ushers in the New Year as European Capital of Culture. Provence is already one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, and [...]

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Istanbul’s Indulgences

On February 1, 2013 By

With a sizzling hotel scene, Istanbul tops the list of 2013’s hot destinations. Luxury travelers are spoiled for choice as all the major international hotel chains, not to mention boutique brands, have set their sights on the ancient city that famously straddles two continents. We’ve heard rumors that Morgans Hotel Group is scouting [...]

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Where to Go in 2013

On January 24, 2013 By


Travel Agent has kicked off 2013 with a serious case of wanderlust. As we’ve compiled our list of resolutions for the new year, we’ve also scoured the earth to determine where to travel next. After intense debate, interviews with industry veterans, not to mention on-the-ground research, staff editors Jena Tesse Fox, Adam [...]

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Champagne Country

On January 1, 2013 By

What could be more fête-tastic than Champagne? Popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly translates to “celebrate!” in any language around the world. Legend has it that when the monk Dom Pérignon discovered la méthode champenoise, he shouted, “Come quickly, brother, I am drinking the stars!” You can discover the real origins [...]

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Notes from the Underground

On January 1, 2013 By


THE ROOTS OF THE SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY VINEYARDS LIE DEEP BELOW THE EARTH, IN THE CAVERNS OF THE LOIRE VALLEY

The fertile swath of land surrounding the Loire—near the mighty river’s Atlantic delta—is known for its awe-inspiring Renaissance chateaux. But below the surface, there’s an entire underground world. On the south bank near Saumur, [...]

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Accordion Revival

On January 1, 2013 By


I have a confession to make. I haven’t always loved the accordion. Sure, there was romance when my husband Pierre once played me an amateur tune in a Panama music shop, under the pretense of a purchase, when on touristy wanderings. Or when he met me at the Angers train station, after [...]

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All Roads Lead to Marseille

On January 1, 2013 By

The cover story for the 2013 edition of Rendez-vous en France magazine
“Everything is still possible in Marseille,” says Alexandra Blanc Véa, an art specialist and tour guide with ArtVisitProvence. “There’s a freedom of creative experimentation not seen in other global cities.”

Imagine sipping a pastis at a sidewalk café and [...]

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The Good Life in the Rhône-Alpes

On August 1, 2012 By

For a taste of French art de vivre surrounded by stunning scenery, get thee to the Rhône-Alpes. Abutting Switzerland and Italy, the second largest region in France is a year-round destination, as beloved for its gastronomic greatness as it is for its landscapes. The region’s natural bounty steals the stage on Michelin-starred tables, [...]

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Über Market

On July 1, 2012 By


It’s no secret that the world’s top interior designers flock to Paris to search for treasure at the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (parispuces.com). Situated just on the city’s northern edge, the world’s largest art and antiques market is an influential epicenter of design. Within this 50-acre labyrinth, the 1,500 vendors—each an [...]

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