Paris
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France
With sweet views and well-organised stops, this Seine cruise is a winner
European river ships have evolved as a species into a sleek, utilitarian design. Avalon’s tagline, “A view with a room,” is accurate.
- by Kate Hennessy
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Last time I was in Paris I’d hoped for a marriage proposal. It wasn’t to be
My now-husband, usually a fan of the predictable, later explained that he wasn’t going to do the clichéd proposal.
- by Jessica Rowe
This quirky new luxury Paris hotel is way cooler than its name implies
Stylish and sophisticated yet relaxed and unpretentious, the boutique Hotel Norman could be a model for a cooler, more welcoming post-Olympics Paris.
- by Anthony Dennis
Top chef Guillaume Brahimi’s secrets to finding great food in France
When in France, think local when it comes to food. But if you’ve got a taste for travel, venture further than a Parisian would.
- by Ben Groundwater
There’s much more to the Eiffel Tower than simply climbing it
The Eiffel Tower may just surprise you, with interactive exhibits, Michelin-starred dining, a hidden apartment and a champagne bar in the sky.
- by Ben Groundwater
Late night for Aussies as Paralympics blast off with ceremony in heart of Paris
With less than 12 hours before he was due to hit the pool, Brenden Hall valiantly fulfilled his role as an Australian flag-bearer in the parade along the Champs-Elysees.
- by Sophie Aubrey
The lost-in-time Paris restaurants where you can eat for less than €10
Paris’ Bouillons are reopening, serving a winning formula of cheap, decent food served at breakneck speed in a beautiful setting.
- by Natasha Bazika
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Airline review: On board Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe
A 16-hour flight can be daunting, but it’s amazing how time flies, literally, in business class.
- by Anthony Dennis
‘Pretty devastating’: Raygun breaks silence on Olympics controversy
Australian breaking athlete Rachael Gunn has opened up after becoming one of the biggest and most divisive stories of the Paris Olympics.
- by Riley Walter
The countries that have won most Olympic medals per head of population
Grenada is the winner although Dominica’s Thea LaFond helped her island home to lay claim to its most successful Olympic campaign.
- by Rob Harris
Agony, ecstasy and that iconic photo: 20 of our favourite pictures from the Paris Games
The iconic photo of surfer Gabriel Medina at the Olympics immediately went viral. But these are the incredible images that you may have missed.
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