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Richard Assheton

Richard Assheton


The Gilded Shore

The Île d’Yeu—and its spectacular coastline—has been a carefully kept secret for years. But two new hotels are opening up an island beloved by royalty and French actors

Holy Smokes!

A new generation of French women is smoking more cigarettes than ever before. Pour quoi?

The Battle for Club Med

When a Chinese “gray rhino” bought the quintessential European travel firm, a struggle for the soul of the French icon broke out

Watch Your Steps!

In a growing international spat, the French government has claimed ownership of the Spanish Steps in Rome—and the Italians are furiosi!