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World of photos, December 21, 2024
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World of photos, November 23, 2024
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French dessert menus were boring. Then this dish came along
“It was always the same: creme caramel, fruit salad and chocolate mousse,” says Paris-based gastronomy expert Bernard Boutboul. Something had to change.
- Chrissie McClatchie
- ★★★★
- 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.
- Kate Hennessy
- Opinion
- Sunday Life
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Natasha Bazika
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