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TOP 10 SPA HOTELS Le Couvent des Minimes Carry yourself away in this castle-like spa with sprawling pastures and open courtyard located near the Lubron Valley, a relaxed escape away from the bustle of the city.

VIVE LA VACANCE Top 10 Hotels in France Whether you're looking for romance or completing a gastronomical pilgrimage, here are our top picks for the best hotels in the world's most popular travel destination.

COMFORTING TRAVELS Walking and Eating in Provence This guidebook highlights the captivating hillsides of southeast France, along with where to indulge in the best Provencal specialties like bouillabaisse and ratatouille.

FEATURED SPA U Spa at Hôtel Fouquet's Barrière This new Parisian escape boasts a large indoor pool and spa pamperings like Peruvian berry slimming wraps and red seaweed facials. More spa features

RESTAURANTS Dining in France Outside of Paris, there are a wealth of top-notch restaurants, from Château de la Chèvre d'Or in the sunny South to the L'Amphitryon in the more temperate North.

HONEYMOON HOTELS Hôtel du Petit Moulin A traditional honeymoon to the City of Love is easily spiced up by this unconventional hotel, which features the whimsical and inventive design of Christian Lacroix.

ROMANTIC GETAWAYS Ritz Paris The hotel that inspired a new word for luxrious—ritzy—is one of Paris' most romantic. The Cambon Bar, a Champagne bar with a private entrance, is the newest addition.

THE LOSS OF A LEGEND Gaston Lenôtre Dies at 88 Celebrated pastry chef and restaurateur Gaston Lenôtre died Thursday January 8, 2009, having revolutionized the art of pastry making.

HIT THE SLOPES Le Mélézin One of our Top 10 Ski Resorts in the World, Le Mélézin in Courchevel is a cozy, unique resort, opening its doors directly onto the slopes and allowing guests to ski directly in and out.

WINE NEWS Controversial Wine Bill in France The French government is considering a public health bill that would ban the country's tradition of free wine tastings, a move meant to curb binge drinking but has winemakers upset.

CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS Château de Saint-Loup This historic castle dates back to the Middle Ages. Rooms feature old-fashioned poster beds and stain-glassed windows, and a moat surrounds the exterior.

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