France - The Glass Magazine

Château Quintus: New wine that is already a classic

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

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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...

The Miramar Hotel and Spa hidden behind the local flora

Glass has a special rendezvous at the Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel and Spa on the French Riviera

Regner Ramos

April 4, 2016

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

AT JUST 40 kilometres from Nice and 10 from Cannes, surrounded by the majestic Esterel Mountains, lies the charming town of Theoule-sur-Mer. The town, dedicated to fishing, is home to the Tiara Miramar Beach Ho...

The magnificent Monastero Santa Rosa hotel and spa

Amanda Bernstein

January 26, 2015

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

It strikes me that once a hotel reaches a certain level in the luxury stakes, what really stands out is how unique the property is in terms of its originality and geographical location. A huge bedroom with...

The art of travel

Nico Kos Earle

June 19, 2014

Asia, Avant Art, Books, Culture, Europe, Feature, France, Italy, Travel, Vietnam

Following from the success of their Carnets de Voyage, in which four contemporary artists were invited to illustrate cities they visited for the first time, Louis Vuitton will be launching two new travel titl...

Spellbound in the Côte d’Azur

Erika Soliven

February 12, 2014

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

If articulated with a French accent, Château glides off the tongue nicely and Saint-Martin lands with a rich plop – an aural delight. Having recently visited the five-star property, I promise it is every bi...

Sofitel celebrates its 50th anniversary

Amanda Bernstein

February 6, 2014

Culture, Europe, France, News, Travel

The Sofitel hotel group celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. Being a French company, the three core themes running through the entire celebrations are very appropriately - design, gastronomy and culture. ...

Still got it: Cannes

Ruthie Holloway

January 6, 2014

Europe, Feature, France, Travel

Playing host to numerous arts festivals held in and around the sun-drenched La Croisette, Cannes has sustained an undisputed reputation as the French Riviera’s most glamorous and popular hotspots. Not surpr...

Secret gardens

Nicola Kavanagh

November 20, 2013

France, Travel

Closeted away in a sleepy little street in Nîmes, Southern France, lies one of the most original and truly “boutique” hotels you will ever lay eyes on – Jardins Secrets. On entering the Provençal garden, whic...

Provence’s new culture club

Jane Duru

August 6, 2013

Culture, Europe, France, Travel

. All eyes are on Marseille right now. France’s enfant terrible second city is shrugging off its nefarious patina, to take up the mantle of European Capital of Culture for 2013. Museums – the long-anticipate...