Who are they and where do they go ? Known to the French as “L’after”, this new trend first caught on in Anglo-Saxon countries, according to some in the United States. These get-togethers after a long day’s work allow people to widen their circle of friends and professional acquaintances in a more co(...)

The atmosphere changes, depending on whether you’re having lunch or dinner. At lunchtime, especially on weekdays, wine bars welcome customers in a hurry yet nevertheless eager to taste life’s gustatory pleasures, just for a break. More often than not, this will mean the daily special and a glass of (...)

A town on a human scale, an enviable geographic location and major cultural and economic assets - nothing seems to stop the development of Aix. This Provençal town exploits its potential with rationality and discernment… One recognizes this thermal spa of Roman origin for its narrow streets, colou(...)

Winter is upon us and the call of the mountains echoes in our ears. It’s time to strap on our skis and get some real fresh air. The leading lights in the Alps, Megève and Courchevel open the gates to a paradise of immaculate white snow… Off we go to Savoy and Upper Savoy, where Megève and Courch(...)

Subdued lighting, background music, refined cuisine… All one needs for a dinner to become a memorable event. So say the chefs… It all begins, of course, with the setting, whether traditional, baroque or trendy. The saying “Never mind the packaging, it’s the content that counts” isn’t borne out h(...)

The queen of all mushrooms, the truffle ignites the imagination of chefs and titillates the taste-buds. Where to sniff them out… Black or white, summer or winter, botanists have identified about thirty different truffles. The most well-known is the Périgord variety, considered as a benchmark for(...)

Don’t waste time at lunchtime ! But don’t skip eating either ! Cécile Olivéro points you in the right direction… It’s become a habit : no-one spends hours any more over lunch. Because time is precious, and also because the evening meal has become the day’s main culinary experience. We thus devote(...)

The cuisine reflects the region : colourful and sensual. For gastronomy on the Italian Riviera, everything’s a matter of feeling… They call it the “Land of Colours” or the “Land of Flowers” in reference to the roses, carnations and jasmine that grow here. Like the local scenery, the cuisine of L(...)

By the sea or in the country, lunch and dinner mean the great outdoors. A tour of addresses for summer… The locals all tell you : here, from May to October, everyone lives outdoors. And at mealtimes, as a family, with friends or lovers, there’s no way you’ll want to be inside. Fans of chlorophyl(...)

From one end of the Croisette to the other, and in several little side-streets, there’s no lack of trendy addresses in Cannes. Opt for trendy dining at “L’Atelier”, for example, the restaurant at the Palm Beach Casino, a high temple for night-owls. If you remember, not so long back it was known (...)

Taking care of one’s body (and mind) is no longer a non-affordable luxury. So why not concoct a tailormade programme combining relaxation and gourmet fare ? The Givenchy Spa on the top floor of the Martinez Hotel blends elegant surroundings with comfort and calm. First you’ll opt for a soothing f(...)

Wine bars are going from strength to strength. In a hurry or not, both men and women continue to book their tables, especially at lunchtime. For a moment of relaxation, to be enjoyed without moderation… There’s nothing better for the morale than eating and drinking well. Proving the point, the re(...)

These pastoral or gourmet restaurants are all set in villages perched atop hills. Well worth climbing… for lunch or dinner. There are places you would never visit without meaning to. You decide to go and are delighted the moment you get there and experience it. How about a visit to a “back-home” st(...)

The little white ball reigns here supreme. But before, or after, your round of golf, lunchtime takes precedence over sport… The setting is happily always the same : green as far as the eye can see, with trees, old stones (very often), a pond (occasionally) and this impression of serenity so speci(...)