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A server in charcoal linen shirt with brass buttons holds a black tray bearing two clear glasses filled with amber and pale cocktails, standing before cream-coloured fluted walls and a framed botanical print of purple flowering stems

France

Le Bar Botaniste opens at Shangri La Paris with ten signature cocktails

Reimagined around Prince Roland Bonaparte's botanical passions, Shangri La Paris's new bar merges mixology with natural specimens, each cocktail paired with delicate dim sum.

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Two cream-coloured ceramic plates with dark rims rest on a natural wooden round table, each bearing a pressed mark; clear glasses sit above the plates beside fresh green fern fronds

France

Anne Marmottan’s mineral ceramics arrive at Alpage in Courchevel

The restaurant enlists the ceramicist to craft custom tableware that echoes the raw, textured beauty of the Alpine landscape. Each plate carries the minerality of stone itself.

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Champagne pours from a dark bottle into a tall flute set on a table with a blurred garden and soft bokeh lights behind

France

Mirazur maps the world in four acts for New Year’s Eve

Chef Mauro Colagreco charts a culinary journey from Scotland to South Korea for a singular New Year's celebration. A handful of tables remain for the exceptional four course dinner on the final night of 2026.

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Sitting room in Chalet Hidden Peak with cream upholstered sofa, red linen cushions, black ribbed candles and red flowers in a clear glass vase on a dark marble table; full length windows overlook Alpine forest and mountains beyond; pale curtains in red and cream stripe frame the view

France

Chalet Hidden Peak claims the Alpine summit of solitude

LeK2 Palace's newest acquisition in Courchevel offers the rare luxury of total seclusion. Behind its doors, generous space, impeccable service and unwavering privacy create a refuge entirely your own.

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Maison Ladurée Caramelised Vanilla Macaron with pale vanilla powder dusted shells and caramelised vanilla filling, displayed on a dark vanilla bean pod against a blurred background

France

Maison Ladurée’s caramelised vanilla macaron captures festive magic

For the season ahead, the celebrated Parisian macaronerie reimagines one of its most beloved flavours. Delicate shells dusted with vanilla powder enfold a silken caramelised vanilla cream.

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A young child in a white top and navy checked trousers sits on a suite floor wearing a striped red and cream popcorn bucket as a hat, with popcorn scattered across the pale carpet and soft furnishings in the background

France

Friday nights reimagined at The Berkeley’s movie suite

The London hotel transforms its rooms into intimate cinema spaces, complete with champagne, gourmet snacks and whimsical touches for younger guests.

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Cognac leather armchair with terracotta rope-edged cushions positioned by a tall window draped in burgundy curtains, afternoon light casting shadows across the seat

France

Saint James Paris Library Bar: intimate luxury in the heart of Paris

Within the refined confines of this celebrated Left Bank hotel, the Library Bar offers a sanctuary of leather, candlelight and thoughtfully curated seclusion. Each corner of the space whispers its own invitation to linger.

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France

Air France elevates Economy with curated meal box on medium haul routes

A fresh approach to in flight sustenance: Air France introduces a carefully composed box of sandwiches and pastries for Economy passengers on medium haul flights exceeding three hours, extending to North Africa.

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Gold and black hanging streamers frame red text reading 'Londra Presenta Christmas Time' as guests in festive attire move through the decorated space

France

Hotel de Londres rings in 2027 with champagne and live music

The Madrid hotel's New Year's Eve celebration combines live gastronomy, open bar service and live saxophone, ending with a DJ and dancing until dawn.

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A balcony with wooden railings overlooking snow capped mountains and a forested valley in early evening light, with a small table and dark chairs visible

France

Le Strato returns to Courchevel this December

The alpine hotel reopens on 5 December with refined interiors that marry contemporary design with mountain tradition. Expect wooden beams, thoughtful colour and sweeping views across the French ski resort.

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