France

Glass explores Alpine luxury at Four Seasons, Megève

November 13, 2023

WALKING into a fairytale isn’t something that only happens in Disney movies. Or in a generic Hallmark adaptation of *insert your favourite Christmas film*. In Megève, you begin to understand the appeal of livi...

Glass receives a royal welcome at the palatial Shangri-La hotel, Paris

Amanda Bernstein

July 10, 2023

Feature, France, Travel

THE LAVISH Shangri-La Paris was previously the private residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew. This 19th century French architectural gem, classified as a historical monument sin...

Exploring wine and art at the edge of the Mediterranean

Olga Petrusewicz

June 30, 2023

Drinks, Feature, France

LIGHT afternoon breeze welcomes me as I arrive in Provence, a home of a family-owned vineyard Château Sainte Marguerite. Picturesque architecture and long rows of vines spreading across the south-facing s...

Glass visits Villa René Lalique – a luxury hotel and restaurant paying homage to Lalique

Amanda Bernstein

April 3, 2023

Feature, France, Travel

VILLA René Lalique, a spectacular bolthole located in Wingen-Sur-Moder in Alsace, north-eastern France, was once the home of celebrated French glass designer René Lalique. Built in 1920 and transformed ...

Glass escapes to Avoriaz to enjoy the beauty of the Alps

Lily Rimmer

January 17, 2023

Feature, France, Travel

COCOONED within majestic mountains of snow, sitting beneath the chilly clouds shared between France and Switzerland, and built into the heart of the Portes du Soleil, the Avoriaz ski resort is a magical...

Glass takes to the slopes at Hotel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel

Jamison Kent

January 16, 2023

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

LOCATED in the snow-dusted ski town of Courchevel, on the French side of the Alps, is Hotel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel. Set around world-class slopes and a postcard-worthy mountain range, the hotel sits in...

Experience the French Alps this Christmas with Purple Ski’s family-oriented getaways

Ben Sanderson

November 24, 2022

Europe, France, News, Travel

THE PREMIER luxury chalet operator in the French Alps, Purple Ski, has announced its top family-friendly destinations for the 2022/23 season, ensuring dreams of a white Christmas are made real. Boasting an ...

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo unveils Sundeck by Belvedere

Imogen Clark

August 10, 2022

Drinks, France, News

UNVEILING a new alfresco bar, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has launched Sundeck by Belvedere - a glamorous terrace for guests to enjoy a cocktail or two. Following their successful Michelin-star pop-up Yoshi, th...

Glass indulges in grandeur and intimacy at The Westin Paris – Vendome

Rachel McCormack

August 8, 2022

Feature, France, Travel

TWO magnificent bronze candelabras flank the imposing entrance to The Westin Paris – Vendome. The building is on the corner of Rue de Rivoli and Rue de Castiglione, straight across from the Tuileries Garden. ...

Glass experiences unmatched glamour at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic

Jamison Kent

July 22, 2022

Europe, France, News, Travel

LOCATED adjacent to the red-carpeted steps of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, home of the Cannes Film Festival, the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic offers unmatched glamour with a sea view. Exterior of th...

Château Quintus: New wine that is already a classic

Angela Cobbinah

July 21, 2022

Culture, Drinks, Feature, Food & Drink, France

FERMENTED grape juice, better known as wine, has been crafted from time immemorial, not least in the Bordeaux region of France, home to some of the country’s finest wines. Within Bordeaux lie the ancient vineya...

Ultima Courchevel is set to open just in time for the ski season

Imogen Clark

December 7, 2021

France, News, Travel

SWAPPING the city for the French alps is an annual highlight for many. However, this year the anticipation to hit the slopes was something the majority of us did not experience. With the hope of next year's tra...

PFW SS19: Courrèges

Emma Hart

October 3, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, France, News

NEW Creative Director Yolanda Zabel’s showcases the once famous brand Courrèges in Paris Fashion Week. The brand, which once headlined 1960s’ style and fashion design, has been sporadically absent on the catwal...

Glass hotel-hops in Paris and Normandy with MGallery

Rachel McCormack

May 24, 2018

Europe, Feature, France, Paris, Travel

GLASS has been exploring the MGallery family of hotels in central Paris. Each hotel in the MGallery portfolio has a unique story, a history that is treasured and teased out to create a distinctive and memorable...

Glass spends a magical weekend in Carcassonne, France

Arjun Sajip

August 30, 2017

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

A view of the Cité. Photograph: ADT–Aude IT TAKES about 90 seconds to walk from one end of Carcassonne Airport to the other. Barely two storeys high, it might be one of the smallest public airports you’ll ev...

Glass dines at La Pagode De Cos in Paris

Karolina Zielinska

June 28, 2017

Dining, Food & Drink, France

ANY food lover that happens to be in Paris and is looking for an unforgettable culinary experience should definitely take in dining at La Pagode De Cos restaurant as part of their visit. The restaurant welcomes...

Glass visits the stunning French department of Aveyron

Thomas Marrington

May 26, 2017

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

WHEN it comes to travel bucket-lists, Glass is almost certain that few are likely to feature the Southern France department of Aveyron. And yet, with a combination of warm and sunny climates, landscapes untouch...

Glass visits the majestic Mediterranean resort of La Baraquette

Katrina Mirpuri

May 15, 2017

Feature, Food & Drink, France, Travel

WHEN I first heard about this new development, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It’s no secret that the south of France is an incredibly charming place, and the thought of a luxury resort landing on the peaceful L...

Miramar Beach Hotel and SPA, Théoule-sur-Mer, Cote d'Azur, France, swimming pool and view

Glass discovers the joy of excellence at the Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa and Yaktsa Côte d’Azur

Ben Slater

March 13, 2017

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

YOU have to love airports in the South of France; tiny, unfussy and a sign that you have reached the land of relaxed, simple pleasures. This is the feeling that embraces you as you arrive at Nice airport and ta...

Glass explores the wonders of Château de La Redorte, in Carcassonne, France

Katrina Mirpuri

January 25, 2017

Feature, France, Travel

SITUATED in the scenic village of La Redorte, in the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Château de la Redorte stands tall amongst neighbouring views of vineyards and the Canal du Midi. On arrival Glass w...

Front cover. Caviar Sturia's sturgeon farm

Glass journeys to Bordeaux to uncover the mysteries of caviar – and also enjoys a once-in-a-lifetime meal

Becky Zanker

August 25, 2016

Dining, Feature, France

CAVIAR is something one typically takes for granted – it’s there, at the Michelin-starred restaurants and Russian vodka bars, adding an indulgent and delicious flourish to clever dishes and canapés. We know wha...