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Five Lyon restaurants with international flavors

Gastronomic Mexican, vegetarian haute cuisine, the molecular surprises of a Michelin-starred chef... Five ways to move away from the traditional bouchon.

Published on May 12, 2024, at 3:21 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

In Depth

Brioni's long heritage of suiting up cinema's leading men

Renowned for its refinement, the Roman house founded in 1945 has managed to steal the spotlight from British tailoring.

Published on May 12, 2024, at 9:50 am (Paris), updated on May 13, 2024, at 11:13 am Valentin Pérez

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Lyon's daring gastronomy scene knows no boundaries

Cotton candy and foie gras, soy meringue, Chinese dim sum with Guémené andouille sausage: Some adventurous chefs are shaking up the culinary traditions of the capital of the Gauls, with a cuisine that's both hybrid and daring.

Published on May 12, 2024, at 2:00 am (Paris), updated on May 23, 2024, at 5:12 pm Léo Pajon

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Climate change: Is it time to say goodbye to far-flung family vacations?

They say you should travel far and wide while young. However, global warming stepped in. So should our children only know far-off places through snapshots posted on Instagram? Le Monde journalist Clara Georges tackles the question.

Published on May 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm (Paris) Clara Georges

News

Met Gala 2024: How a charity dinner turned into an evening of extravaganza

On Monday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York held its famous fund-raising dinner for the fashion department.

Published on May 7, 2024, at 3:46 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

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Fashion finds firm footing in Marseille

With a museum, a festival, schools and young designers, a wind of fashion has been blowing through Marseille for the past 10 years.

Published on May 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Investigation

Why does the scent of classic perfumes change over time?

Scent restorers' mission is to modify the composition of a perfume while preserving its identity and uniqueness. It's a delicate task, given the fragile olfactory balance of a fragrance, but a necessary one to protect consumers from allergens.

Published on May 4, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Lionel Paillès

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Discovering Vienna in Freud's footsteps

The famous neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis lived in the Austrian capital for half a century.

Published on May 3, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Julien Thèves

Feature

Hermès upcycling workshop petit h finds value in every scrap

Since 2010, Hermès has used leftover materials from factories to create objects. These creations, with their unbridled creative poetry, are a reminder that working with materials is an art, DIY a very noble skill and imagination a treasure.

Published on May 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm (Paris) Sophie Abriat

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Chanel takes a breather in Marseille

The luxury fashion house opted for the southern French city's Cité Radieuse's rooftop to present its cruise show on Thursday, May 2.

Published on May 3, 2024, at 3:24 am (Paris), updated on May 3, 2024, at 3:25 pm Elvire von Bardeleben

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Five hot fashion exhibitions for summer in Paris

From Paolo Roversi's artistic photographs at the Palais Galliera to the history of the department store at the Arts Déco, museums bring spring and summer to life.

Published on April 27, 2024, at 6:36 pm (Paris), updated on April 29, 2024, at 6:22 pm Maud Gabrielson

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Winner chosen in annual Paris baguette 'Grand Prix'

Xavier Netry becomes 31st winner of the competition, meaning his bakery will be a supplier for the Elysée Palace over the next year.

Published on April 26, 2024, at 3:18 pm (Paris), updated on April 26, 2024, at 3:22 pm Le Monde with AP

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Lunch in Paris? 15 (delicious) set menus from €20 to €30

Smoked eel tacos or veggie mezze, fantastic pizzas or Korean dishes: Le Monde picked 15 places in Paris to enjoy a seasonal menu without breaking the bank.

Published on April 26, 2024, at 12:07 pm (Paris), updated on April 27, 2024, at 1:32 pm Léo Pajon

News

Paris gallery gives carte blanche to designer behind ready-to-wear brand Pigalle

Stéphane Ashpool also designed the outfits for the French athletes at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Published on April 25, 2024, at 5:23 pm (Paris) Sophie Abriat

Interview

Rabih Kayrouz: 'The shapes of my clothes are Parisian, their colors Mediterranean'

The fashion designer, who works in both France and Lebanon, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his house this year. His pure, geometric and functional designs reveals an obsession with the structure of clothes and the lightness of fabrics.

Published on April 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Long Read

Inside the workshop that furnishes France

Since 1964, the Research and Creation Workshop of the Mobilier National has enabled renowned and emerging designers to imagine and create furniture for France's public institutions, from the Elysée Palace and embassies to schools, prisons and hospitals.

Published on April 24, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris) Clément Ghys

Selection

Paris's best brioches according to Le Monde

Buttery and nicely puffed, these fluffy delights work wonders at breakfast or afternoon tea.

Published on April 23, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on April 25, 2024, at 12:37 pm Gilbert Pytel

Interview

Pierre Hermé, French chocolatier: 'Learning to taste wine has helped me in my pastry-making career'

The sweet artist cultivated a passion for oenology after an apprenticeship. The 2,000 bottles in his cellar help formalize his taste sensations.

Published on April 22, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Stéphane Davet

Profile

Jacques Lurton, owner of Château Couhins-Lurton and globetrotter, returns to his homeland

This 65-year-old winegrower, who comes from a famous Bordeaux lineage, has adapted working methods and techniques discovered abroad to his estates.

Published on April 13, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Laure Gasparotto

In Depth

Can a cocktail be made with leftovers?

Most often just a mere embellishment, the 'garnish' comes into its own when it is made from the leftovers of one of the ingredients in the cocktail.

Published on April 12, 2024, at 6:11 pm (Paris) Sébastien Jenvrin

Feature

Les Roches Rouges, a Corsican hotel with a soul

With its 180-degree view of the sea, this century-old establishment clinging to the rocky inlet of Piana, in southern Corsica, has been restored over the years. Revered by loyal clientele, madly in love with its listed façade, the hotel has a guesthouse atmosphere.

Published on April 12, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on April 12, 2024, at 7:45 am Litza Georgopoulos

In Depth

Could tea be the new wine?

With a tea master to prepare each 'grand cru' and a sommelier to serve it by the glass to compliment each dish, France boasts about 20 restaurants where you can discover aromatic bombs that are the perfect accompaniment to a gastronomic meal.

Published on April 10, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

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Through the Versailles forest and along bucolic ponds, discover the Bièvre river with artist Suzanne Husky

Long neglected, this river, which flows into Paris from the West, is currently being restored. It inspires the French-American illustrator, who sketches cormorants, grey herons and long-gone rodents.

Published on April 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Anne-Lise Carlo

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From villages to dams, a hike along the Dordogne River

Between Corrèze, Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme, a 430-kilometer footpath runs more or less alongside the river, offering moments of woodland tranquility and awe-inspiring views of reservoirs steeped in controversy.

Published on April 6, 2024, at 3:44 am (Paris) Hubert Prolongeau

News

Ballet flats for men, on the edge of audacity

Long reserved for women, this dance-inspired shoe now adorns the feet of male models on the catwalk, from Balenciaga to Thom Browne, via MM6 Maison Margiela and Dries Van Noten.

Published on April 3, 2024, at 10:19 am (Paris) Valentin Pérez

Investigation

In-flight delicacy: France's winemakers aim for the sky

For many French wineries and champagne makers, getting onto airline menus is a major goal. It not only means that they can sell a significant share of their production but also helps them gain international recognition.

Published on March 27, 2024, at 8:25 pm (Paris), updated on March 27, 2024, at 10:32 pm Sylvie Andreau

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Travel: Evian reconnects with its Belle Epoque past

The city on the shores of Lake Geneva is restoring its Art Nouveau heritage that bore witness to the golden age of thermalism. The casino, palaces and 1913 funicular offer a glimpse into the era's opulence and exquisite refinement.

Published on March 27, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on March 27, 2024, at 9:19 am Pierre Sorgue

Investigation

Planes, seventh heaven for wineries who manage to get on board

Wine consumption on board aircraft is on the rise. In economy class, the quality of the 'aviation mini bottle' is improving and the menu is diversifying. In business and first class, renowned labels remain the stars.

Published on March 26, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on March 26, 2024, at 9:27 am Sylvie Andreau

Column

'Sakura,' cherry blossom time

This year, the cloud of pink petals will spread through parks and gardens from the south to the north of Japan, between March 20 and April 30. A highlight of the year, which florist Tomoji Hakuno is reinterpreting in his Paris flower shop.

Published on March 23, 2024, at 3:37 pm (Paris), updated on March 23, 2024, at 3:37 pm Julie Lasterade

Interview

Jean Paul Gaultier: 'I've always been flattered when I've been copied'

At the age of 71, the fashion retiree (or so he claims) invites designers to revisit his archives. A way for this 1980s troublemaker, inseparable from corsets and marinières, to stay in the game.

Published on March 20, 2024, at 11:53 am (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Feature

Michelin Guide 2024: A welcome breath of fresh air on the prize list

At the Tuesday ceremony in France, 62 restaurants were honored, a third of them less than a year old, and more than half of them run by chefs under the age of 40.

Published on March 18, 2024, at 6:58 pm (Paris), updated on March 19, 2024, at 9:39 am Léo Pajon

Profile

Michelin Guide 2024: Ronan Kervarrec wins second star for Le Saison in Brittany

At his establishment near Rennes, the chef conjures up memories of his innkeeper father, while letting his saltwater obsession explode with seaweed, cockles and dazzling sauces.

Published on March 18, 2024, at 6:58 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

Selection

Ten new hotels to discover in the Paris region

In a retro or Japanese-inspired style, featuring a direct view of the Eiffel Tower or vintage treasures, these 10 hotels around Paris are perfect for a solo getaway, a romantic weekend or a family trip.

Published on March 17, 2024, at 11:13 am (Paris), updated on March 17, 2024, at 11:13 am Isabelle Mériel Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo

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Biarritz: An escape to ride the waves

A hotel housed in a building with emblematic local architecture, tapas from the sea, basque cuisine and wild waves are on the menu of this stopover.

Published on March 16, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 16, 2024, at 12:00 pm Hélène Brunet-Rivaillon

Selection

Le Monde's selection of France's 15 best croissants

Both crispy and melt-in-the-mouth, this buttery classic is sometimes garnished with an extravagant hint of honey, sourdough or praline. From Paris to Nantes to Marseille, here are our favorite spots.

Published on March 12, 2024, at 2:21 pm (Paris), updated on March 12, 2024, at 5:47 pm Gilbert Pytel

News

Paris Fashion Week offered an intimately feminine vision

When designers spoke to women, the collection was both practical and sharp, from Marine Serre's pop-colored twin-set to Miuccia Prada's little black dress to Stella McCartney's shouldered suit.

Published on March 9, 2024, at 2:53 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben Maud Gabrielson

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The best places to stay, eat, drink and see in Nice

To visit the city on the French Riviera without getting lost or stumbling into tourist traps, Le Monde journalists selected 20 top addresses.

Published on March 9, 2024, at 7:00 am (Paris), updated on March 13, 2024, at 10:03 am Philippe Bourget

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LVMH, Kering, Chanel and their unprecedented finale to Paris Fashion Week

To close out this edition, Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt re-enacted 'A Man and a Woman' at Chanel, Louis Vuitton brilliantly referenced the Sun King, and Saint Laurent surprised with a last-minute men's show.

Published on March 7, 2024, at 5:58 am (Paris), updated on March 7, 2024, at 7:29 am Elvire von Bardeleben

Investigation

Chablis, a flourishing Burgundy wine beating the odds

This appellation, which increased the size of its vineyards sixfold in 40 years, is enjoying growing international success.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 8:47 pm (Paris), updated on March 5, 2024, at 9:28 pm Laure Gasparotto

Editorial

French disenchantment with wine blows up in the industry's face

Decline in consumption is a real issue of concern for wine producers, who are struggling to win over the young adult market and are pulling up vines by the thousands.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 8:14 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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Paris Fashion Week: Black wins at Hermès and Valentino

Both houses highlighted this color, the French brand in a biker-inspired leather collection and the Italian in a glamorous tulle and chiffon wardrobe, for an undeniably refined effect.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 2:15 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Feature

The story of a street: Oberkampf, from working-class area to lively bric-a-brac

It was home to metalworkers in the 19th century, to the wild nights of the 1990s and to the new millennium's gentrification. Step into the 11th arrondissement and wander along the local shops and trendy cafés of a Parisian street that has changed greatly, but never lost its soul.

Published on March 2, 2024, at 9:00 pm (Paris) Anne-Lise Carlo

Interview

François Hollande: 'France is regarded as a land of excellence for its wines'

As an informed wine enthusiast and seasoned diplomat, the former French president knows that a quality bottle can be a precious ally. He also appreciates the European Union's importance for France's wine industry.

Published on March 2, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris) Rémi Barroux

Investigation

French wine consumption takes a sour downturn

The French are drinking less and less alcohol, especially young people, and especially wine. There are many reasons behind this reality which is putting the industry in difficulty.

Published on February 29, 2024, at 10:50 pm (Paris) Ophélie Neiman

News

Paris Fashion Week: Dior and Saint Laurent revisit the '60s

Maria Grazia Chiuri delivered graphic dresses and ankle boots, while Anthony Vaccarello displayed pencil skirts and sheer tan blouses. The two designers have delivered opposite visions of the 1960s.

Published on February 29, 2024, at 5:37 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Selection

Three Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipes

Japanese curry, creamy corn stew and tofu topped with dashi cream: Prepare for a trip to Japan with these traditional dishes, recreated with a Western twist.

Published on February 29, 2024, at 4:13 pm (Paris) Le Monde's M Magazine

Column

Once considered transgressive, stripes have taken center stage in fashion

Associated with criminals and sex workers in the Middle Ages, stripes lost their bad reputation in the 20th century. They were taken up the sports industry and then fashion.

Published on February 26, 2024, at 11:42 am (Paris), updated on February 26, 2024, at 12:20 pm Margaux Krehl

Feature

Gastronomy: London calling

From 'gastro pubs' to Michelin-starred restaurants, between the influence of celebrity chefs and world cuisine, London's culinary scene has taken a spectacular leap forward – even porridge is no longer frightening.

Published on February 26, 2024, at 2:30 am (Paris), updated on February 26, 2024, at 7:54 am Léo Pajon

Feature

The delicate art of opening up to oysters

Some find these mollusks, with their gelatinous texture and powerful iodized taste, to be off-putting. To win over new gourmets, Tifenn and Jean-Noël Yvon, oyster farmers in Brittany, advise us to add some crunch by breading them.

Published on February 24, 2024, at 6:54 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

Feature

Paris' Père-Lachaise cemetery, where the living have found a home among the dead

Between its tombs and gravestones, the 43-hectare Parisian cemetery is also a playground for parakeets and foxes, orchids and wild carrots. Its curator, Benoît Gallot, explained how nature is gradually retaking control.

Published on February 20, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Anne-Lise Carlo

Selection

Five safe bets for lunch in Paris under €25

Retro bistros, vegetarian Indian food, charcoal-grilled meats: Here is Le Monde's selection of tried-and-tested restaurants, where prices are affordable and delicious food is guaranteed!

Published on February 20, 2024, at 12:56 pm (Paris), updated on February 20, 2024, at 1:10 pm Léo Pajon

Your stories

Unplugging from screens, a personal battle: 'The phone is turned off, put away in a bag and kept in a different room'

As Emmanuel Macron looks to regulate children's screen time, Le Monde asked adults about their strategies for controlling their own usage.

Published on February 17, 2024, at 12:30 pm (Paris), updated on February 17, 2024, at 12:45 pm Morgane Tual

Feature

Discovering Paris's Bois de Vincennes with mycologist Marc-André Selosse

Biologist Marc-André Selosse first found his passion in this large Paris region forest. He explores the wildest part of the wood, in search of polypores, leucopaxillus and other treasures.

Published on February 17, 2024, at 11:51 am (Paris), updated on February 18, 2024, at 12:00 am Anne-Lise Carlo

News

Not your grandma's mink coat: Fur sheds its baggage in the hopes of a makeover

Buoyed by the 'mob wife' trend for ostentatious luxury, real fur is making a quiet comeback. Craftsmen are working to bring out the best in old mink and sable pieces or to work with skins from the food industry.

Published on February 13, 2024, at 3:16 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

Selection

Five surprising creations spotted at Maison & Objet

A stool made from banknotes and furniture carved from olive wood are among the curiosities at the Paris show that are shaking up the world of design.

Published on February 12, 2024, at 8:31 pm (Paris) Véronique Lorelle

Selection

Coming in hot! Our selection of 10 delicious croque-monsieur sandwiches in Paris

Whether topped with pastrami or truffled ham, made with toasted Japanese sandwich bread or a vegetarian version with comté, cheddar and morbier, this classic can be enjoyed at these 10 Parisian establishments.

Published on February 11, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on February 11, 2024, at 12:00 pm Gilbert Pytel

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A cosy night in the beating heart of the Montpellier

The Eklo hotel, just a stone's throw from the town center, offers a warm welcome to guests who love cosy spaces and green settings.

Published on February 11, 2024, at 7:00 am (Paris) Julien Thèves

Selection

Five spots to eat well in London without breaking the bank

Gobble up a bagel in a Brick Lane institution, enjoy fresh pasta in an old church or try a Scottish specialty in East London. Here's our selection of five affordable restaurants in the British capital.

Published on February 10, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Léo Pajon

News

Paris 2024: Each Olympic and Paralympic medal will have a piece of the Eiffel Tower

The design of the 5,000 awards was revealed on Thursday. The jeweller Chaumet incorporated fragments of iron plates from the Eiffel Tower.

Published on February 8, 2024, at 11:32 am (Paris) Valentin Pérez

News

Two Indian restaurants and two French chefs: The winners of Michelin's 2024 Great Britain & Ireland guide

Only one three-star; but six new two-star and 19 first-timers, including two French: The 50th edition of the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland also featured cities other than London.

Published on February 5, 2024, at 9:31 pm (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben

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