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A heart shaped mirror at the Hôtel du Petit Moulin in Paris HONEYMOON HOTELS
Hôtel du Petit Moulin

Designed by Christian Lacroix, this eccentric hotel reflects the many moods of Paris, from playful and whimsical to bright and bold to soulfully passionate.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Ritz Paris

If Paris is where you're headed with that special someone, there's no place quite like the historic Ritz to help spark the romance in your trip to the City of Love.
Ritz Paris in France

A glass dome covers La Verrières sun-filled winter garden at the InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau hotel
TRAVEL NEWS
The new Interncontinental Paris Avenue Marceau

This just opened upscale hotel near the Arc de Triomphe encompasses three heritage buildings from different periods in Paris' history.

WINE & WELLNESS
Les Sources de Caudalie

What's good for the health is good for the skin—this spa offers Vinotherapie treatments that make use of the naturally occuring polyphenols and antioxidants in wine grapes.
Les Sources de Caudalie in Bordeaux, France

Maison du Vin in Bordeaux, France
SIP AND SAVOR
Sanctuary Retreats

Let your inner oenophile breathe at one of these European luxury villas. Rentals include Podere Il Poggio in Italy's Tuscany region and the Maison du Vin in Bordeaux, France.

VINEYARD STAYS
L'Esperance

With its cobblestone streets and lush vineyards, the lesser traveled town of Vézelay in Burgundy offers a perfect getaway in the form of L'Esperance, an acclaimed restaurant and hotel.
The restaurant at L'Espérance

Exterior of the Hotel de Crillon, Paris, France
BACK TO BUSINESS
Hôtel de Crillon

This historical monument offers 18th-century style furnishings with 21st-century amenities. Its elegance and gadgetry put it on our list for Top 10 Conference Hotels Worldwide.

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.
Château de la Chèvre d'Or

Château les Crayères in Reims, France
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 Provençal specialties like bouillabaisse and ratatouille.
Walking and Eating in Provence

The Spa at the Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche
FEATURED SPA
The Spa at Four Seasons Provence

The classically inspired yet state-of-the-art facility at Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche is filled with sculpture and surrounded by terraces and gardens.

See Sophie Gayot on KTLA-TV with Jessica Holmes in Paris
With Leslie Caron at Fouquet's restaurant
With designer Emmanuel Nagel from Paule Vasseur
With Jean-Charles de Vogüé, owner of Vaux-Le-Vicomte
With the Eiffel sisters at their restaurant Café de l'Homme
With Haute-Couture designer Stéphane Rolland in his showroom
With chef Gilles Épié in his restaurant Citrus Étoile
On the most beautiful avenue in the world, the Champs-Élysées
And also at the Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Versailles Palace, some museums, the métro, the Père Lachaise and Disneyland.
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(Updated: 02/09/10 NH)

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