Jetsetter's Journal
From Parisian Palaces to Riviera Retreats
Casa Ideale transforms Émile Sala’s 1970s Villa Bank near Arles into a five-bedroom guest house combining art, design and food. Inside, Prologue presents 67 photographs from Carla Sozzani’s collection, alongside furniture by Pierre Chapo, Jean Prouvé, Gaetano Pesce and Ettore Sottsass, with WE ARE ONA bringing its culinary program to the house.
Moët & Chandon Brunch has found its summer table at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, the 12th-century Cistercian abbey in the Vallée de Chevreuse, just outside Paris. On weekends and public holidays, Brut Impérial joins brunch beneath the soaring stone vaults of Le Réfectoire des Moines, bringing the Champagne Maison into one of France's storied country retreats.
The Côte d'Azur has been an artists' territory for 150 years, and every summer its museums, foundations and villas program their strongest work for the season. Knowing which ones deserve an afternoon away from the water is another matter. Our French Riviera Art Guide Summer 2026 does that work: the exhibitions to see between Monaco and Saint-Tropez, the private foundations that receive by appointment, the evenings worth booking ahead, and the addresses locals keep quiet.
Fashion's biggest Maisons claimed Europe's most coveted beaches this summer. Gucci brings Flora back to Monaco for its 60th anniversary. Jacquemus takes over Monte-Carlo Beach. Dior lands at Il Riccio in Capri and Hotel Cipriani in Venice. Dolce & Gabbana dresses Hotel Cala di Volpe in Porto Cervo. Staud collaborates with Da Adolfo in Positano. Missoni returns to OKU Ibiza and Burberry transforms Hôtel Belles Rives in Antibes.
This summer, Ruinart x Tadashi Kawamata turns the vineyards of Reims, Champagne into a living open-air museum. Three permanent installations in Reims, Cabane, Nid and Observatoire, rise from the transformed 4 Rue des Crayères estate alongside a contemporary pavilion by Sou Fujimoto and UNESCO-listed cellars. Part of Ruinart's celebrated Conversations with Nature series, the Tadashi Kawamata Champagne installations invite you to climb, wander and experience the landscape from an entirely new perspective. Add a limited-edition Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Jéroboam to your itinerary. Your summer pilgrimage to Reims starts here.
Fragonard turned 100 this year. The French Riviera smells like it always has: jasmine, rosemary, citrus, and something older and harder to name. Savor the Riviera with Fragonard's Sensory Escape follows the Maison from its founding vision in Grasse to the Maison d'Hôte in Arles, through the copper-still ateliers, into the perfumed streets of Èze-Village.
Paris rewards those who look past the obvious. Those Paris hidden gem hotels are the addresses that the film world, the art world, and the fashion crowd keep coming back to: smaller, more personal, and deeply embedded in the city's actual identity.
Courchevel celebrates eighty years this winter. Meanwhile, one family has been writing its own mountain legend since 1961. La Maison Pinturault, run by third generation siblings Sandra (General Director) and Alexis (the ski champion with a dizzying trophy count), operates four properties across Courchevel's altitudes. This season brings redesigned suites, a Michelin starred kitchen, and a New York mixologist to the slopes between 1850's heights and Le Praz's village soul.
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville sits at 1,450 meters in one of the French Alps' most discreet villages. Le M Lodge & Spa transforms winter 2026 into a gastronomic proposition as bold as it is unexpected. This five star property, opened December 2022, pairs Savoyard architecture with cosmopolitan cooking that travels farther than the 600 kilometers of 3 Vallées pistes outside.
Experience Burgundy's Renowned Wines and Picturesque Vineyards, a Dream Destination for Wine Connaisseurs Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Burgundy, France’s most prestigious wine region, where centuries of tradition, unparalleled terroir, and world-class winemaking converge. Burgundia Wine Tours invites you to explore the lush vineyards, savor rare vintages, and immerse yourself in the legendary French art de vivre.
