Magazine Travel Le Monde's top destinations Your stories Subscribers only 'I regretted that road trip, which no doubt ended our relationship': How travel can strengthen or break bonds For young couples or friends, the first vacation together often acts as a test. From deepened connections to breakups at highway rest stops, here are some stories about the delicate art of sharing an adventure. Published on July 18, 2025, at 4:19 am (Paris), updated on July 18, 2025, at 8:16 am Audrey Parmentier News Heathrow Airport back to 'fully operational' after fire Flights began landing at Europe's biggest airport around 7 pm on Friday night, after a fire on Thursday night had knocked out power at the London airport, leading to thousands of delays and a backlog of flights to clear. Published on March 22, 2025, at 6:08 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP News Subscribers only Berlin-Paris high-speed rail route symbolizes Europe's thirst for train travel French and German train operators have launched a daily round-trip service between the two European capitals. They're betting that the journey time – eight hours – won't put off customers looking to keep their carbon footprint low. Published on December 20, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on December 20, 2024, at 8:18 am Eric Béziat Sophie Fay News Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after Lebanon blasts The Middle East's biggest airline also announced its Iraq and Iran routes would remain suspended until Tuesday. Published on October 5, 2024, at 12:47 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP News Subscribers only If you like Paul Auster, you'll love Brooklyn Follow in the footsteps of the 'New York Trilogy' author in this part of the metropolis, where he lived in a brownstone, a typical red sandstone house. Published on September 29, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Julien Thèves News Air France, Lufthansa extend suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and Beirut France's main carrier Air France said it was extending its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut until end-Friday, after 37 people were killed and thousands injured when hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Published on September 19, 2024, at 6:50 pm (Paris), updated on September 19, 2024, at 11:57 pm Le Monde with AFP News Subscribers only In East Timor, a young Catholic country welcomes Pope Francis with jubilation Francis' third stop in Southeast Asia, the former Portuguese and then Indonesian colony, whose population is 97% Catholic, came to a standstill for three days to celebrate the arrival of the head of the Church. Published on September 11, 2024, at 2:21 am (Paris), updated on September 11, 2024, at 9:29 am Simon Leplâtre Visual Story Subscribers only Where to sleep in Paris? A map of Le Monde's top 25 addresses On vacation in the capital or in the Paris region? Here is our selection of hotels and hostels in interactive map format. Published on July 19, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on July 21, 2024, at 9:40 am Styles desk infographic Selection Subscribers only A quick getaway with friends or family in Paris? Our selection of five hostels Here are five hip and friendly places to stay in Paris on a budget. Published on July 18, 2024, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Isabelle Mériel Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo Selection Subscribers only Vacationing in the Paris region? Five campsites to discover, from tiny houses to island getaways Set in the heart of 5 hectares of greenery in Boulancourt, on an island in Maisons-Laffitte, or beside a lake in Nesles-la-Vallée, these camping establishments provide all the delights of the great outdoors or Paris, or both! Published on July 12, 2024, at 9:20 pm (Paris) Julie Falcoz Feature Subscribers only Gnomes, saunas and forests: A Scandinavian cycling adventure On the west coast of Sweden, a 390-kilometer bike path winds along sandy beaches, pine forests and wheat fields. It goes all the way to Denmark, where the gates open to Hamlet's castle and a spectacular museum of modern art. Published on June 24, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Hubert Prolongeau News Boeing 737 catches fire in Senegal, bursts tire in Turkey A Boeing 737 caught fire in Senegal on Thursday after skidding off the runway, while passengers and crew onboard another 737 in Turkey had to be evacuated after the aircraft's tire burst. Published on May 9, 2024, at 2:52 pm (Paris), updated on May 9, 2024, at 2:59 pm Le Monde with AP Selection Subscribers only Discovering Vienna in Freud's footsteps The famous neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis lived in the Austrian capital for half a century. Published on May 3, 2024, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Julien Thèves News Boeing under US Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture The US aircraft manufacturer has faced allegations of major safety failures after recent deadly crashes and an incident during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Published on April 17, 2024, at 8:21 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP Feature Subscribers only Les Roches Rouges, a Corsican hotel with a soul With its 180-degree view of the sea, this century-old establishment clinging to the rocky inlet of Piana, in southern Corsica, has been restored over the years. Revered by loyal clientele, madly in love with its listed façade, the hotel has a guesthouse atmosphere. Published on April 12, 2024, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on December 31, 2024, at 7:50 pm Litza Georgopoulos Feature Subscribers only Through the Versailles forest and along bucolic ponds, discover the Bièvre river with artist Suzanne Husky Long neglected, this river, which flows into Paris from the West, is currently being restored. It inspires the French-American illustrator, who sketches cormorants, grey herons and long-gone rodents. Published on April 6, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Anne-Lise Carlo Feature Subscribers only Travel: Evian reconnects with its Belle Epoque past The city on the shores of Lake Geneva is restoring its Art Nouveau heritage that bore witness to the golden age of thermalism. The casino, palaces and 1913 funicular offer a glimpse into the era's opulence and exquisite refinement. Published on March 27, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on March 27, 2024, at 9:19 am Pierre Sorgue Feature Subscribers only Inside Zola's home, where literature and pleasure coexisted Emile Zola's home on the banks of the Seine is now open to the public by guided tour. It also features a permanent museum dedicated to the Dreyfus affair. Published on March 20, 2024, at 2:00 am (Paris) Virginie François Selection Subscribers only Ten new hotels to discover in the Paris region In a retro or Japanese-inspired style, featuring a direct view of the Eiffel Tower or vintage treasures, these 10 hotels around Paris are perfect for a solo getaway, a romantic weekend or a family trip. Published on March 17, 2024, at 11:13 am (Paris), updated on March 17, 2024, at 11:13 am Isabelle Mériel Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo Feature Subscribers only Biarritz: An escape to ride the waves A hotel housed in a building with emblematic local architecture, tapas from the sea, basque cuisine and wild waves are on the menu of this stopover. Published on March 16, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 16, 2024, at 12:00 pm Hélène Brunet-Rivaillon Selection Subscribers only The best places to stay, eat, drink and see in Nice To visit the city on the French Riviera without getting lost or stumbling into tourist traps, Le Monde journalists selected 20 top addresses. Published on March 9, 2024, at 7:00 am (Paris), updated on March 13, 2024, at 10:03 am Philippe Bourget Selection Subscribers only A cosy night in the beating heart of the Montpellier The Eklo hotel, just a stone's throw from the town center, offers a warm welcome to guests who love cosy spaces and green settings. Published on February 11, 2024, at 7:00 am (Paris) Julien Thèves In Depth Subscribers only How can you continue long-distance travel with your children? The big family holiday is always a dream. To avoid planes, some are finding adventure closer to home and choosing to travel by rail, either at great expense or with a lot of ingenuity. Published on February 3, 2024, at 6:36 pm (Paris) Cécile Cazenave Visual Story Where to travel in 2024: Le Monde's top 10 destinations in France and Europe This year, Le Monde takes you pedaling between the volcanoes of Auvergne, walking on the breathtaking Aletsch Glacier, strolling in Zaragoza and cycling among volcanic sleeping beauties. Published on January 4, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on January 4, 2024, at 11:46 am Le Monde's travel section infographic Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #1 France's sleeping volcanoes Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 1: Cycling among endless volcanic sleeping beauties. Published on January 3, 2024, at 5:36 am (Paris), updated on January 4, 2024, at 11:49 am Olivier Razemon Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #2 Germany's meandering Moselle Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 2: Germany's Moselle Valley. Published on December 31, 2023, at 1:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 31, 2023, at 2:05 pm Thomas Wieder Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #3 France's intriguing Black Mountain Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 3: The Massif Central's Montagne Noire. Published on December 27, 2023, at 2:02 pm (Paris) Anne-Lise Carlo Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #4 Switzerland's Aletsch Glacier Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 4: Europe's largest glacier, the Aletsch. Published on December 24, 2023, at 1:02 pm (Paris) Cécile Cazenave Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #5 Enchanting Etel Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 5: Brittany's Etel. Published on December 20, 2023, at 2:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:13 pm Olivier Razemon Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #6 Italy's Bergamo Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 6: 48 hours in Bergamo. Published on December 17, 2023, at 1:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:14 pm Pierre Sorgue Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #7 Pyrenean peaks Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 7: The heart of the Pyrénées. Published on December 13, 2023, at 2:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:19 pm Bénédicte Boucays News Berlin-Paris night train completes maiden trip The 14-hour overnight connection from the German to the French capital will run three times a week, and is scheduled to become daily from October next year. Published on December 12, 2023, at 1:23 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #8 Tapas in Zaragoza Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 8: Zaragoza. Published on December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:19 pm Bénédicte Boucays Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #9 ViaRhôna cycling paradise Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde picks 10 travel destinations accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 9: The ViaRhôna cycle route. Published on December 6, 2023, at 2:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:20 pm Pierre Sorgue Feature Subscribers only Le Monde's top 10 destinations | #10 Majestic Cornwall Where to travel in 2024? This year, Le Monde answers that question with 10 travel picks accessible by train from France. Discover two travel guides per week throughout December. Number 10: Cornwall. Published on December 3, 2023, at 1:02 pm (Paris), updated on December 21, 2023, at 2:21 pm Hubert Prolongeau Selection Subscribers only I'll be staying at Le Corbusier or Gaetano Pesce's place: Five architect-designed houses for rent Behind the names Haus Schminke, Pergola Residence and Pescetrullo are some architectural gems, where you can snuggle up in a moss hut in Italy or stay in a colorful, ship-like building in Germany. Published on September 28, 2023, at 5:30 am (Paris) Lisa Agostini Feature Subscribers only A gentle retreat in Corsica At the entrance to Cap Corse, 300 meters above the sea, the Couvent de Pozzo, a convent built in the 15th century, is a guest house steeped in history, providing a welcoming place to stay along with regional fare. Published on August 29, 2023, at 12:54 pm (Paris), updated on August 29, 2023, at 12:55 pm Julien Thèves News UK flights delayed and canceled as a 'technical issue' hits air traffic control Flight control operator National Air Traffic Services said its automated systems had experienced an unexplained 'technical issue' on Monday. Published on August 28, 2023, at 4:41 pm (Paris), updated on August 28, 2023, at 5:15 pm Le Monde with AP News Paris airport pandemonium after bag handler breaks A breakdown in luggage-sorting equipment at Orly airport meant many flights left late and without the luggage of their passengers on board. Published on August 3, 2023, at 6:24 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2023, at 7:45 pm Le Monde with AFP Feature Subscribers only Gdansk, the city of a thousand pasts Discover the cradle of the Solidarnosc trade union and its shipyards, go back to the 16th-century golden age, and plunge into the Middle Ages at Malbork Castle – a brick version of Versailles. This Polish city can be explored through the course of its history. Published on June 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Thomas Doustaly In Depth Subscribers only Paris Air Show highlights search for more fuel-efficient aircraft Before the arrival of carbon-neutral aircraft planned for 2050 at best, manufacturers are working on more frugal designs. Several concepts are being studied, from flying wings to biomimicry. Published on June 19, 2023, at 3:01 pm (Paris), updated on June 19, 2023, at 3:01 pm Guy Dutheil Selection Subscribers only Walk this way! Five themed hikes in the footsteps of bears and among vineyards Le Monde is taking you on a trip, so put on your walking shoes. From Crozon to Paris, the Pic Saint-Loup to the Pyrenees, you'll admire contemporary art in the great outdoors, toast the social revolution and give herbalism a try. Published on June 9, 2023, at 11:00 am (Paris) Bénédicte Boucays Feature Subscribers only Turquoise waters, green oases and majestic landscapes: A road trip in Baja California The southern tip of Mexico's peninsula is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Explore this paradise nestled between the sea and the ocean with our six-leg tour. Published on May 31, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Stéphanie Chayet News Subscribers only New online agencies promote low-carbon travel Across social media, a handful of travel sites are trying to rekindle a love for train travel among those who prefer to fly. Published on May 12, 2023, at 12:45 pm (Paris), updated on September 11, 2023, at 9:36 am Marjorie Cessac Feature In Wales and Ireland, Celtic walks from shore to shore From cliffs to megaliths, medieval cathedrals to pint-sized museums, not forgetting the oldest lighthouse in the world, the footpaths along the coastlines of St. George's Channel in Wales and Ireland offer spectacular views of both sea and land. Published on March 12, 2023, at 10:00 am (Paris), updated on March 12, 2023, at 10:00 am Thomas Doustaly Selection Five series that make you want to travel Let 'Le Monde' show you how to travel without leaving your couch. 'Peaky Blinders' takes us to the underbelly of Birmingham, 'Borgen' encourages us to push open the doors of power in Copenhagen and 'Sexify' shows us a young and sexy Warsaw. Published on February 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on February 25, 2023, at 8:00 pm Thomas Doustaly Selection Subscribers only Five winter walks by the sea in France Le Monde is taking you on a trip. Let's go to the island of Ouessant, Argelès, Lacanau, Saint-Malo and Mont-Saint-Michel, popular destinations for summer visitors, but just as attractive in winter. And you will (almost) be the only ones to enjoy it. Published on February 13, 2023, at 1:24 am (Paris), updated on February 12, 2025, at 12:09 pm Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo Anne-Lise Carlo News Berlin airport cancels all flights over pay strike The powerful Verdi union said it expected some 1,500 airport employees to take part in the walkout. Published on January 25, 2023, at 10:41 am (Paris), updated on January 25, 2023, at 10:49 am Le Monde with AFP Feature Subscribers only A gourmet food hall revitalizes the Old Port of Marseille The Grandes Halles du Vieux-Port now boasts a market of artisans and producers specializing in Mediterranean gastronomy. Published on January 17, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on January 17, 2023, at 5:00 am Julien Thèves Selection Subscribers only Le Monde's top 20 destinations to visit in 2023 As every year, 'Le Monde' reveals its list of the top 20 destinations, 10 in France, 5 in Europe and 5 in the rest of the world. Close or far away, these places will reveal hidden beauties, enchanted stories and unspoiled natural settings. Published on January 1, 2023, at 12:30 pm (Paris), updated on January 2, 2023, at 10:08 am Le Monde Editorial 2023: A new era for travel beckons In 2023, travel will become closer, slower and more conscious. 'Le Monde' picks the dream holiday destinations for 2023. From the clear waters of Lake Bohinj in Slovenia, number 1 on our list, to Meteora's hanging islands in Greece. Published on January 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm (Paris) Le Monde Selection Subscribers only Japanese treatments and marine spas: Five relaxing stays in France to melt your stress away In 2023, it's time to make taking care of yourself a priority. How about a sea thalasso in Bénodet, Japanese treatments in Alsace, or a candlelight massage in Epernay? Published on December 26, 2022, at 8:30 pm (Paris) Thomas Doustaly Feature Subscribers only Alaska presents a journey 'into the wild' From the glacial River Teklanika to the imposing Mount Denali, via the ghost town of Kennecott, this wild American state is appropriately known as the 'last frontier.' Published on December 11, 2022, at 5:51 pm (Paris), updated on December 11, 2022, at 5:51 pm Arnaud Leparmentier Selection Subscribers only A winter vacation in Paris? Our top hotel picks across the city Would you like to sleep just a few steps from the Jardin des Plantes? Have breakfast near Oberkampf? Enjoy Montorgueil without leaving it? Why not! Twenty districts and 20 addresses for a taste of Parisian life. Published on November 27, 2022, at 5:00 pm (Paris), updated on December 17, 2022, at 3:36 pm Isabelle Mériel Yoanna Sultan-R'bibo News Germany to introduce €49 nationwide transport pass The €49 ($48.50) transport ticket follows the successful €9 summer ticket the country implemented from June to August. Published on November 4, 2022, at 3:11 pm (Paris), updated on November 9, 2022, at 2:09 pm Le Monde with AP Feature Subscribers only Discover Berlin: 'Le Monde' shares its top 20 addresses To help you visit the German capital without getting lost or falling into tourist traps, the editors of 'Le Monde' share their top 20 addresses. Published on October 8, 2022, at 8:00 am (Paris) Elvire von Bardeleben Selection Subscribers only Seaside weekends in France to make summer last a little longer Vacations may already feel like a long time ago, but from Marseille to Saint-Malo, there is still a whiff of summer in the air. Published on September 23, 2022, at 11:07 am (Paris), updated on December 7, 2022, at 12:20 pm Thomas Doustaly Selection Subscribers only Bask in the sunshine of Bormes-les-Mimosas Room 303 of the hotel Le Mirage offers a panoramic view of the Mediterranean coast and its lush landscape. Published on September 11, 2022, at 10:00 am (Paris) Hélène Brunet-Rivaillon Series Subscribers only Aix-en-Provence: Oscar Niemeyer's new French pavilion lives among the art at Château La Coste The Brazilian architect's pavilion, with its dazzling clarity, is one of the most successful milestones of the Bouches-du-Rhône winery's artistic journey. Published on August 27, 2022, at 11:00 am (Paris), updated on September 1, 2022, at 11:51 am Isabelle Regnier Feature Glastonbury, the British town where druids commune with trees 'The Heralds of the Forests' (4/6). In the southwest of England, the druid Penny Billington is fighting to keep Celtic tree traditions alive. Published on August 7, 2022, at 5:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 7, 2022, at 5:00 pm Anne-Lise Carlo See more Want to read older articles? Click here to access Le Monde’s archives
