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Trading places
Despite the convenience of online shopping, a new generation of designers, buyers and entrepreneurs are reaffirming the irreplaceable charms of in-person retail. Here are five new outlets that we admire.
Pulling the plug
Agnès Poirier on Paris’s doomed love affair with rental e-scooters and how life has changed post-ban.
In good taste
We sample the three bars vying for your attention at a Parisian opening that's become the talk of the town before hopping to Helsinki for succulent seafood and Sydney for dining with a view.
Station to station
The second half of this year is packed with must-see design events, architectural projects and exhibitions.
Keep it rail
As new Orient Express services are set to launch, authenticity is becoming the watchword for operators. Monocle boards a Belmond train bound for Paris to discover the enduring appeal of these timeless journeys.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
Chef’s kiss
A Parisian sandwicherie is reimagining comfort food with fluffy challah buns stuffed with Mediterranean fillings, from kebab meat to mushroom omelette.
For the record
With Paris enjoying a musical renaissance, we meet the key players making themselves heard in an industry with a global reputation for catchy, sun-kissed pop.
Perfect combinations
What makes a hotel stand out is its core idea. This idea guides everything about the hotel, including its design, services, and how guests feel.
Great lengths
The team behind Berlin's Otto opens a refreshingly unpretentious sister restaurant, serving Austrian comfort food including fried chicken and venison goulash in relaxed moss-green surrounds.
