52 PARISIAN WALKWAYS
Jeffrey T Iverson enters ‘bobo village’ territory with his shop-by-shop exploration of rue de la Villette
58 NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS A year on from the fi re, Caroline Harrap visits the cathedral site to report on its renovation progress
78 HIDDEN BURGUNDY Hilltop Beau Village Vézelay, stunning Sens and Romanesque goodies make rural Burgundy a must-visit, says Caroline Harrap
92 HOTELS WITH HISTORY If only the walls of famous and infamous French hotels could talk... Chloe Govan picks her favourites
98 48 HOURS IN NANTES
How to weekend in style in the fun, art-loving city, with plenty of added greenery and gastro treats
100 VULCANIA
A world of adventure for all the family awaits at UNESCO Heritage site the Chaîne des Puys
102 10 REASONS TO VISIT... GERS Gascony beckons you with its ‘Tuscany of France’ looks, musketeers, fi ne heritage and hearty food
104 TARN-ET-GARONNE
Gillian Thornton reports on dazzling Montauban and Moissac, plus plenty of water-based adventures
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122 SUMMER IN THE MOUNTAINS Guy Hibbert eyes up the countless non-skiing options and fi ne views in the mountains surrounding lakeside idyll Annecy
REGULARS
8 LES INFOS & WHAT’S ON Your essential round-up of the latest news and events
21 DID YOU KNOW?
Patrick Ambrosio sings the praises of that whiffi est of French cheesy wonders, the mighty Époisses
22 LA CULTURE Our pick of must-see exhibitions and shows 82 REGIONAL NEWS 69 The latest political and cultural news and views
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ON THE COVER
Annecy is a top city break destination and a gateway to summer mountain escapes © Alamy
84 WHERE TO STAY Our selection of heavenly hotels, B&Bs and rentals
89 REVIEWS We critique the latest fi lm and book releases
120 LANGUAGE
Our guide to the complexities and pitfalls of la langue française
146 LE DERNIER MOT
Kristin Espinasse ponders the French tradition of la bise... once coronavirus is over, bien sûr!
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