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On the march – Le Grand Elephant.

How a gigantic, mechanical elephant help revitalise a struggling city

It is enormous at 18 metres tall and 48 tonnes, with dozens of human passengers riding on its head, shoulders and flanks.

  • by Nick Place
An evening view of Marseille from the Intercontinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu.

This grand, 800-year-old hotel overlooks one of the most beautiful cities in France

With so many centuries of history seeped into its walls, it’s practically a portal to the Middle Ages.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Views of La Roque-Alric in the heart of Dentelles de Montmirail.

This hike from one perched village to another is a masochistic venture (but worth it)

A five-day hike around Mont Ventoux, the southern France mountain that strikes fear into the hearts of Tour de France cyclists every few years, is equally confronting and rewarding.

  • by Jimmy Thomson
No-one can resist the urge to overindulge at a buffet.

The French dining tradition that we’ve all overindulged in

This sort of dining is an institution on almost all cruise ships, as is the tendency to wildly overindulge.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Quirky yet cosy, Boubale is Le Grand Mazarin’s street-level bar-restaurant.
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics

This vivacious hotel is exquisitely crafted and superbly located, making it a fabulous addition to Paris’ high-end hotel scene.

  • by Steve McKenna
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Visit Arc de Triomphe during rare free windows.

Ten of the best things to do for free in Paris

You don’t have to empty your wallet to absorb culture or relax in Paris. Some of the city’s most enjoyable experiences won’t cost a cent.

  • by Brian Johnston
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‘Unprecedented’ change in world’s most powerful passport rankings

For the first time, six countries are tied at the top of the list, while Australia enjoys access to more destinations than ever.

  • by Alan Granville and Katherine Scott
Tidal island Mont Saint-Michel.

The incredible French tidal island worth walking over quicksand for

The bay of Mont Saint-Michel is like a pool where the plug is removed before low tide. To cross it, you must learn to spot and escape from real-life quicksand.

  • by Nick Place
Sisteron and the Durance River

The tiny French town that changed the course of history

For one day over 200 years ago, this small town — current population about 8000 — held the course of European history in its palm.

  • by Chrissie McClatchie
Seats are squeezy.
★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: This bargain flight was worth more than I paid

The call centre is useless, but you can’t complain about paying $254 to fly from New York to Paris.

  • by Kristie Kellahan