France

French Government Considering a Disposable Vapes Ban

They're not the only country to explore such a measure

French Government Commits $216M to Wine Destruction

It's a challenging time to be in the wine business

This Is France’s Most Underrated Wine Region

The sun-drenched vineyards of southern France should be on your list

5 Underrated Regions Every Cheese Lover Should Visit

We chatted with Cheese Journeys founder Anna Juhl to discover some of the world’s most beautiful cheese terroir

You May Be Able to Swim in the Seine the Next Time You Visit Paris

Swimming in the river has been banned for the last 100 years

French Government Talks EV Economic Incentives With Elon Musk

Could this lead to a larger Tesla presence in Europe?

The Best Bars in Cannes, According to the City's Top Bartender

Emanuele Balestra, known for his aromatic cocktails, has recommendations including a reinvented mainstay and a Paris import

France Is Making an Ambitious Investment in Cycling

Two billion Euros will go towards the initiative

How to Eat Your Way Through Paris in a Day

It starts with a stay at the Grand Pigalle Hotel

A Culinary Tour of France, With Dominique Crenn as Your Host

Not only will the decorated chef be your guide, but this five-day experience is hosted at a 13th-century chateau

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France Is Making an Ambitious Investment in Cycling

Two billion Euros will go towards the initiative

How to Eat Your Way Through Paris in a Day

It starts with a stay at the Grand Pigalle Hotel

A Culinary Tour of France, With Dominique Crenn as Your Host

Not only will the decorated chef be your guide, but this five-day experience is hosted at a 13th-century chateau

Is Bordeaux Wine Facing an Existential Crisis?

Big changes to the industry have been proposed

Sweet Gwendoline Is the Ideal Sip for Gin Fetishists

A surprise ingredient imbues this cheeky and flavorful French spirit, which is practically a martini on its own

Kylian Mbappe Dismisses Emi Martinez's "Futile" World Cup Taunts

Mbappe notched a hat trick against Martinez in Qatar and lost anyway

France’s New Law Banning Short-Haul Domestic Flights Wouldn’t Fly in the U.S.

The measure is a limited but inspired way to combat CO2 emissions. Sadly, a similar idea would never fly here.

The French Baguette Is Now Protected by UNESCO

The beloved loaf has been deemed essential to the culture of humanity

Why Your Favorite Wine Bar Loves Languedoc — And You Should, Too

It's rooted in the Roman Empire but as popular as ever. Here's why.

France Will Require Solar Panels to Cover Large Parking Lots

Lots with more than 80 spaces only have a few years to install the solar panels, which could generate a significant amount of energy

Review: Wines from Bandol, France’s Hidden Gem of a Region

These rosés break all the seasonal stereotypes and pair well with, well, everything

The Strongest Version of Chartreuse Liqueur Is Coming to the US

Often smuggled over here from France, a more potent take on this herbal liqueur (a bartender’s favorite) arrives this month

The Hotel Contains a Bernard Loiseau Restaurant That Is a Masterclass in Fine Dining

Go for the state-of-the-art, 1,500-square-meter spa, stay for the Michelin-starred food and beverage

A Brunch Fave That's Also a Perfect Midnight Snack 

You have to try chef Linton Hopkins's version of the ever-delicious croque monsieur