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Cool off at these Nordic beach escapes, where wild swims meet MICHELIN Guide-level dining and design-led stays.

Long defined by tradition and the shadow of the world-renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon is reclaiming its place as one of France’s most dynamic food cities — where heritage and new energy now share the same table.

At these highly original MICHELIN Guide restaurants, it’s not just the food that shines. From beneath the ocean to halfway up the Eiffel Tower, here are 13 of the most surprising dining destinations around the world.

Think you’ve discovered the best restaurants in Portugal, Spain, Italy or Greece? Think again. Beyond the well-trodden tourist paths, a world of hidden culinary treasures awaits. These under-the-radar gems — whether they’re tucked-away market stalls or beloved local favorites — are worth the detour, making these sun-soaked southern European cities dream destinations for anyone who loves great food and warm weather.

From a private jet tour of the world’s greatest places to a boutique barge cruise through Burgundy, these over-the-top trips are packed with extravagant dining — and lavish resorts to match.

From remote stretches of sand to glamorous urban shores, these are the best beaches in the world — where MICHELIN restaurants and standout luxury hotels turn a seaside escape into something extraordinary.

From wind-brushed sandbanks in the North Sea to the fog-laced cliffs of the Faroe Islands, newly home to a Two-Star restaurant, these are our MICHELIN Guide-mapped islands that offer a quieter kind of romance and lots of great dining experiences that you won’t forget in a hurry.

Ten French chefs open the doors to their family homes and self-made retreats, where terroir, tradition and personal hospitality shape some of France’s most compelling restaurant — and often, hotel — experiences.

Preserved and fermented flavors, cooking over fire and renewed tableside service are shaping dining in 2026, our Inspectors report.

In 2026, the world’s most exciting trips begin at the table. From MICHELIN-selected restaurants and hotels to emerging culinary scenes, these 16 destinations, many well-loved and others more off-the-beaten path, are shaping how — and why — we travel now.

From couture-clad store windows in Courchevel to Olympic-famous slopes in Chamonix and Ibiza-level après-ski parties in Val d’Isère, this is where to go in the French Alps. Skiing may be half the draw, but this is France — so dining is just as much what makes these destinations shine as the slopes themselves.

Visit Scandinavia and beyond your way, with a range of restaurant recommendations from the new MICHELIN Guide selection — from the affordable to the truly special.

From breezy coastal hideouts to high-altitude alpine escapes, these under-the-radar European destinations pair cooler climes with red-hot culinary scenes — and MICHELIN Guide-approved places to stay and dine.

With the new 2025 Michelin Guide restaurant selections in Estonia and Lithuania just announced, now is the perfect time to explore this lesser-known Baltic region, where a new generation of chefs is drawing attention with bold, creative cooking.

In a city known for its luxury grandes dames, some of Paris’ most memorable stays are actually found away from the well-touristed areas — and at very affordable prices.

From Menton to Carry-le-Rouet, we’ve handpicked the best beach towns in the south of France — where the food is stellar, the sea’s a shimmer, and the stays are worth writing home about.

The MICHELIN Guide has developed an international barometer to facilitate analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on Michelin Starred restaurants.