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Restorative time away from the city no longer means leaving the cultural scene behind. Art destinations are ruralising, and as a result, some of the best new restaurants and exhibitions are happening outside of their requisite urban hubs. We present three brilliant hotel experiences from across the UK, for an artful and enriching escape.

Autumn is a perfect season for inspiring excursions. Cities relax at a temperature fit for art traipsing and long lunches in-between. We found three wonderful exhibitions to aquaint your diary for the months ahead.

A new hotel opening is an excuse to revisit a favourite neighbourhood of Paris.

We take you off the beaten track for a local's guide to our beloved Provence. Centred around three discreet villages of Venasque, Carpentras and Pernes les Fontaines — we share our intel for the very best places to stay, shop and eat, in the most beautiful region of France.

Clearer skies are calling for mellow tunes that will ease us into the spring.

Discover the back-to-basics appeal and freedom of this cult LA brand coming to Aimé this spring.

As self-confessed left bank girls—sisters Val and Vanda Heng-Vong share their expertise and exquisite tastes to uncover what a perfect weekend in the city of lights might look like.

Meet Ana Kerin, the founder of Kana London whose joyful multidisciplinary artworks you can find in-store today. 

As our stores reopen for spring, owners Val and Vanda pen a heartfelt letter to welcome you back to our store and neighbourhood of 20 years. We share our tips for experiencing Notting Hill — like a seasoned local.

In conversation with French designer Atlantique Ascoli — we discuss her inspirations, design sensibilities and favourite places to dine in Paris.