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Alexander Zverev.

‘Finally, a happy end’: Germany’s Alexander Zverev rejoices after winning first grand slam title

Alexander Zverev has ended a three-decade German drought, beating Flavio Cobolli in an epic five-set match to win the 2026 French Open.

  • Marc McGowan

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Restaurant Dandelion in the 20th arrondissement.

A meal here is worth travelling to the edge of Paris for

Not many tourists make it out to the 20th arrondissement in Paris. If you do, then be sure to eat at this restaurant.

  • Ben Groundwater

The Dream Destinations edition

The Dream Destinations edition | Offbeat holiday spots | A middle-aged reality check | Sailing Indonesia | Italy’s ‘medieval Manhattan’ | The ‘real’ Paris

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The Force go centrifugal

Don’t get sucked in.

Paris Gare de Lyon, one of the most beautiful belle epoque buildings in the French capital.

The stunning French train station with an equally stunning restaurant

This seamless 126-year-old hub is a glorious step back in time and features a stunning restaurant worth visiting before your train.

  • Jenny Hewett
Visitors queue at a patisserie in Paris featured on the Netflix series Emily in Paris.

My friend just went to Paris. He came back dispirited

It wasn’t the destination, it was the tourists. They weren’t even behaving badly – they were just boring.

  • Lee Tulloch
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Flying long-haul? A scarf sprayed with your favourite scent acts as both an odour-blocker, and a blanket when it gets cold.

Flying long-haul can get a little on the nose. Next time, try this easy fashion trick

Paris-based hair stylist David Mallett also opens his closet to reveal brothel creepers and bondage trousers among his favourite pieces.

  • Georgie Gordon
The 16th arrondissement includes Bois de Boulogne, “the lungs” of Paris”.

The wealthy, overlooked Paris neighbourhood that’s surprisingly affordable

Think you know the city of love? This area might surprise you. It’s all leafy streets and local markets, and just steps from the Eiffel Tower.

  • Natasha Bazika
The rooms may be on the small side but they evoke a cosy charm.

One block from the Seine, this family-owned hotel oozes period charm

Intimate, chic, colourful – this is a genial and delightfully placed Parisian address.

  • Steve McKenna
Le Bristol’s Lumiere suite, €15,000 a night plus tax.

My hotel charged $100 for a baguette. I’ll just eat a bag of chips, thanks

My hotel suite was so nice I didn’t want to leave the room, but paying exorbitant prices for room service wasn’t in the budget.

  • Lee Tulloch