The France Edit

  Le Bristol is a Paris institution and an incredibly special hotel. Its charming and quirky characteristics draw you in immediately. You won’t want to leave, but as soon as…

  Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, but that doesn’t mean you need to experience it like a tourist. We know our readers have excellent…

  Le Bristol’s 114 Faubourg has one Michelin star, and offers attentive service and an inventive menu crafted by Chef Eric Frechon. Spread over two floors, the atmosphere is welcoming…

  It’s hard to find a skincare line that tops La Prairie of Switzerland, both in terms of efficacy and luxurious formulations. Think rich creams that are not heavy on…

  This Paris neighborhood bistro serves a limited menu with really good food. At first, I was a bit concerned when I heard a lot of American accents, but we…

  Critically acclaimed chef Laurent Petit’s Clos de Sens is a romantic escape just minutes from Geneva. Overlooking the lakeside town of Annecy, this sophisticated retreat offers 11 guest rooms…

  We recently headed to a new market in France. Several regular vendors were there, like our favorite boulangerie for bread and poissonneries (or fishmongers). We’ve found that some vendors…

  On our last trip to Paris, we stumbled upon the French fashion designer Thierry Mugler’s Couturissime exhibit across from the Cartier exhibit in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. As…

    Spinach in béchamel sauce fills this traditional vegetable tart. Because it can be served hot or at room temperature, it would be equally welcome at a Sunday brunch,…

  We are frequently driving between Geneva and Northern Italy (usually Piemonte). In our experience, it’s difficult to find even an Autogrill along the route, especially once you get into…

  What we call sauerkraut – a condiment made by mixing roasting and dehydrated fermented cabbage – here acts as a spicy salt. The cabbage is halved and cooked in…