Who? Parc de la Villette
What? There’s nothing quite so chic and Parisian as an outdoor cinema in the park in the summer. That’s why Parc de la Villette will once again hold its “cinema en plein air”. A range of films will be shown, from the classic to the very modern. Admission is free but arrive early for the best seats.
When? 24th July to 28th August
Where? Parc de la Villette, Paris, France
How? Visit www.villette.com for more information
Who? Lefay Resort & Spa What? To help counter sleep disorders, Lefay Resort & Spa on Lake Garda has introduced a new five-day sleep programme, which will be tailored to individual guests. There will be a combination of massages, aroma-hydrotherapy sessions and moxa treatments. The five night sleep therapy programme will cost £1,873 and includes all treatments, meals and use of pools and saunas. When? Available now Where? Via Angelo Feltrinelli, 118 25084 Gargnano Province of Brescia, Italy How? To book online at www.lefayresorts.com Fly via KLM
Who? The White Swan Inn What? Spend mid-week at The White Swan Inn in Yorkshire for a taste of an artist’s retreat. The boutique hotel has unveiled “A Brush With Hockney”, offering guests the chance to walk in the footsteps of the artist David Hockney. Rooms start from £199 per night, including dinner, breakfast and a David Hockney book. When? Available now Where? Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AA www.white-swan.co.uk How? Book online www.white-swan.co.uk
Who? Hotel Brunelleschi What? How many hotels can boast its own museum? Hotel Brunelleschi is certainly one. Though it could be said that the hotel is a museum in itself having incorporated historical structures from the Roman era. The interiors are anything but dated, though. Renovated as recently as 2012, it really is luxury in the heart of Florence. Perhaps that’s why it is, amongst other things, a member of the Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection. When? Open year round Where? Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3 50122 Florence, Italy How? For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/Hotel-Brunelleschi or call 020 7380 3658 Ten photos from Hotel Brunelleschi Fly via…
Who? City of Avignon What? The Luminessences d’Avignon is returning to the city once again for its annual installation celebrating the papal heritage of the region. The venue is the largest gothic palace in the Europe and was built in only twenty years under the reign of two Popes. As one of the two Papal seats, the palace was home to seven Popes and two schismatic Popes. For the duration of the installation, the historic Honour Courtyard at The Palace of the Popes will be transformed intothe canvas for a stunning sound and light show. When? 12th August until 11th October 2014 Where? Palaise des Papes, Place du Palais, 84000…
Who? Château les Merles What? For a short break that combines golf, wine and gastronomy, Château les Merles is the perfect pit stop. Nestled in the middle of the Bergerac wine region, it’s also close to the truffle and foie gras producers of Périgueux. Thrown into the mix is a nine hole golf course that’s ready to test your shot. What could be better? When? Open year round Where? 3 Chemin des Merles, 24520 Mouleydier, France How? For more information, see www.lesmerles.com Ten photos from Château les Merles Fly via British Airways
Who? Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp What? In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, the Antwerp Academy, MoMu, MAS, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and Antwerpen Open have joined forces to create a new exhibition. Entitled “Happy Birthday Dear Academie”, the exhibition will feature highlights of fashion and visual arts and will comprise of a number of events and smaller exhibitions. When? Until 31st January 2014 Where? Around the city of Antwerp, Belgium How? For more information, see www.happybirthdaydearacademie.be Fly via Brussels Airlines
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