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Japanese Gardens: An oasis of order and calm
Text: Anna Bromwich Paris has long had a fascination with all things Japanese, as borne out by the number of gardens in this style that are sprinkled across the city… Read more
Where to go in Paris for an al-fresco swim
We may not have a coastline in Paris, but there’s still the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor swim, if you know where to go. Here we reveal a few of the best spots… Read more
Why everything’s coming up roses for Grasse
The home of such iconic perfumes as Rochas, Dior and Chanel N°5, the hilltop enclave of Grasse offers the ultimate olfactory experience. And that’s not to mention the medieval streets, magnificent cuisine and meadows strewn… Read more
20 questions with author Andrew Hussey OBE
An English author, academic and historian, Andrew Hussey OBE has lived in Paris for many years. His best-selling book about the city, Paris – The Secret History, received widespread acclaim, and his latest release, The… Read more
The must-see sights around Saint-Tropez
Renowned as much for its spaceship-style super-yachts as its beautiful beaches and quaint cobbled streets, Saint-Tropez remains the destination of choice for the international jet-set… Read more
The co-working cafés that are creative hot spots
There are more homeworkers now than at any time before, but the lack of office banter can leave many feeling isolated. Luckily help is at hand with the new breed of Parisian co-working cafés… Read more
Our essential guide to visiting Versailles
Following the hit TV series Versailles, the world-famous palace at the heart of the show is very much in the spotlight. VINGT Paris reveals a few of the must-see sights… Read more
My favourite Paris…
With her new novel, Paris Mon Amour, praised for its vivid sense of the ‘real’ Paris, author Isabel Costello knows a thing or two about life in the French capital. Here she shares with us her… Read more
A secret garden haven away from the crowds
Words: Rooksana Hossenally & Caroline Harrap If you want to escape the crowded parks when the sun shines, Paris has some lovely ‘secret’ gardens just waiting to be explored, such as this hidden gem tucked… Read more
