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From newly crowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites to MICHELIN Inspector-approved stays and dining, here’s where to eat and sleep when exploring five of this year’s most extraordinary cultural and natural wonders.

Paris’ most fashionable neighborhood has more in common with Tokyo than first meets the eye. In the Marais, matcha tea salons, craft boutiques and MICHELIN Inspector-approved restaurants helmed by Japanese chefs connect the dots between two cultural — and culinary — capitals.

Chef Julia Sedefdjian reflects on her journey from sunlit Nice to MICHELIN-Starred acclaim in Paris — and how she finally made peace with the cold.

Paris isn’t just one dining scene but many — from bistronomy to bouillons spots — and knowing how each one works is the key to experiencing the city at its best. Here’s what to keep in mind.

From yachting favorite Sardinia to the perpetually chic Capri — plus the jaw-droppingly beautiful cliffside towns in Amalfi and along the Tuscan coast — these scenic Italian spots are as much a destination for the views as the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and hotels.

Spanning Lisbon to Tokyo, these urban escapes make for palate-pleasing trips for travelers of all ages this autumn.

Kyoto is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and appeal. Get to know two of the most iconic, Higashiyama and Arashiyama, with this itinerary blending history, art, natural beauty and culinary delights. You’ll also hear from two international hospitality professionals from MICHELIN Guide establishments who share how these neighborhoods shape their creative lives.

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind the Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mirazur in Menton, traces his deep-rooted affinity for Japanese culture back to Kyoto — the city where it all began. Now, years later, he’s returned with his family, eager to share the place that first awakened his fascination.

Kyoto has no shortage of izakaya, casual eateries where you can enjoy ryotei and kappo fare in a relaxed environment. Step into any one of them and be greeted by the same inviting atmosphere: gentle clinks of sake cups over the chitter chatter of guests either catching up with the chef by the counter or conversing among themselves set against warm lights that enhance the nostalgia of a Kyoto machiya (traditional two-story townhouse).

The Champs-Élysées is more than a tourist trap — it’s home to some of Paris’ best restaurants, hidden boutiques, cultural gems and unexpected local favorites. Read on to see what to bookmark.

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.

Explore Kyoto with Junko Sakaguchi, okami of Sanso Kyoyamato and MICHELIN Guide Service Award winner, as she shares her favorite spots and traditions.

Which spot in your city made the list?

Kyoto’s an exciting place for food and culture in itself, but it’s also a great base for exploring other parts of Western Japan.

In Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district, kaiseki masters, tempura artisans, and MICHELIN-starred chefs serve up tradition with a modern edge.

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.

Soba is deeply rooted in Kyoto, as a staple of both the city’s cuisine and the broader washoku tradition, a traditional dietary culture of Japan, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are our Inspectors’ top Soba restaurants in Kyoto.