The best croissant in Paris: the journey to awarding one patisserie the prestigious title
Flaky, fluffy and golden, the perfect croissant is a thing of beauty, but not all made the cut at the Concours du Meilleur Croissant de Grand Paris 2021. We take a look behind the scenes of a very French competition.
How to experience the best of Paris at home
Whether it’s listening to suburban hip-hop or baking bread under the tutelage of a master baker, there’s a raft of ways to enjoy the French capital without crossing the Channel.
Notes from an author: Elaine Sciolino on Paris
Tales abound in the City of Light, though one of its greatest secrets isn't in the metropolis at all. Follow the Seine straight to the source to reveal one of the French capital's forgotten histories.
What's new around Paris's Seine
Is the French capital’s watery artery the coolest quartier around? Forget the Left and Right Banks — the Seine itself is the place to be
Eight top places to eat tarte tatin in the UK and France
Our pick of the best places to sample the classic French dessert tarte tartin, both in the UK and in the country of its birth, France.
How to Clean the Eiffel Tower
Go behind the scenes of the iconic monument.
Welcome to Paris, the city of artisans
There's a reason the term 'artisan' carries such respect in Paris — stepping into the ateliers of the capital's clique of traditional craftspeople reveals the City Of Lights at its most brilliant.
A teen in Paris
Careful planning pays off as a mother and her teenage fashionista daughter hit the French capital for some serious shopping (and a bit of culture).
Directors' cut: When Hollywood meets hospitality
Baz Luhrmann is the latest cinematic auteur to dabble in design, joining the likes of Hollywood greats David Lynch and Wes Anderson
Ask the experts: Paris on a budget
Need advice for your next trip? Are you after recommendations, tips and guidance? We’ve got the answers…
Family travel: Disneyland Paris
Take your kids away for an ultimate quick getaway to Disneyland Paris, where the ease of the Eurostar and the magic of Mickey Mouse pleases parents and kids alike — if you don’t mind the odd queue
Pop-ups in Paris
Eat, drink and dance at Paris’s derelict railway site pop-ups — just don’t go off the rails.
