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Port of call
France’s second city is turning its reputation around, luring investment and enterprise to its lively start-up scene. With low rents and incomparable energy, we drop by to see what all the noise is about.
Conserve and protect
A behind-the-scenes quest is underway to preserve the world’s largest collection of art and antiquities that are now at threat from climate change.
Recipes
Chef Ralph Schelling and recipe writer Aya Nishimura take us from France to South Korea with six exotic dishes, starting with a dessert that’s a surefire crowd-pleaser. Enjoy.
Inside Domaine de Primard, the Normandy estate turned hotel near Giverny
Domaine de Primard is a hotel inspired by the gardens that surround it, from the soft pastel colours of the guest rooms to the modest menus. What could be more natural?
Defence
France reveals details of its €7bn next-generation aircraft carrier, due in 2038, as nations worldwide invest in naval power despite growing threats from hypersonic missiles.
Design awards 2021, part 1
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Politics
Discontent in France, Tanzania’s president, a new party in Poland and Canada’s longest-serving female MP.
Field of vision
Having taken a break to find a dream holiday home, a UK couple are opening up their Alpine retreat to guests.
Strong foundation
France’s embassy in Kenya was built with the climate in mind. But does it serve its primary purpose: to foster ties between the two countries?
Order of merit?
From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.
