Escape to France: Preview our May/June 2026 Issue

April 20, 2026

Lush rose garden in full bloom with a brick pathway leading to a wooden bench, framed by pergolas draped in climbing roses in shades of pink, white, and deep magenta beneath a soft, clouded sky.

Retreat into the pleasant tranquility of Victoria’s May/June issue, where pages overflow with romantic French escapes and delicious, light-as-air fare. As if pulled from the realms of a fairy tale, elegant swans glide by Château de Chantilly, while farther south on the Riviera, the antique markets of Nice offer up a cache of beautiful treasures. Not far away, the century-old Fragonard Parfumeur creates aromatic fragrances redolent with the scent of Provençal flowers. In Paris, a couture embroiderer leads us on a textile tour, where we discover a beguiling needlepoint boutique, gloves for every occasion, and the city’s oldest haberdashery. For a bit of pampering, we settle into an abbey–turned–luxury hotel and revel in the hospitable ambience and pastoral grounds where Cistercian monks once dwelled. Finally, longtime friend of Victoria and esteemed photographer Georgianna Lane offers a glimpse inside her dreamy new book, and fanciful recipes for a springtime fête take us up, up, and away.

Echoes of Grace

Stone manor house with Gothic Revival details, featuring arched windows and a circular rose window, set amid a manicured garden; adjacent interior shows a vaulted, ribbed ceiling with chandeliers above a cozy sitting room filled with plaid upholstery, leather chairs, and warm wood accents.

Nearly fated to remain a bygone relic of rock, a thoughtfully restored abbey–turned–luxury hotel invites travelers into centuries of layered history—a world of timeless beauty less than an hour from Paris.

Captured by Blooming Beauty

Charming garden vignette featuring a rustic wooden gazebo entwined with greenery, beside a small bistro table set for tea; paired with a close view of a flower-adorned cake and delicate spring arrangement in soft pinks and whites on a porcelain table setting.

Surrounded by fresh summer air and warm sunlight, indulge in a slice of sweet confection shared with friends in the sanctuary of a blossoming garden.

Redolent Charms

Elegant boutique interior with wall-to-wall shelving displaying rows of perfume bottles and boxed fragrances in warm amber tones, with a central counter arranged with testers, scent strips, and gift-ready packages.

In the South of France, sunlight and sea air enhance this family-owned fragrance house’s delicate scents. From floral delights to woody blends, Fragonard Parfumeur excels in harmonizing rich natural essences.

Queen of the Riviera

Collection of polished silver teapots, serving pieces, and flatware arranged on a table; paired with a lively European-style outdoor market set beneath striped awnings beside a pale yellow historic building. Once an ancient Greek settlement and now an iconic haunt for Hollywood stars and aristocrats alike, the sun-soaked unofficial capital of the French Riviera radiates panache and coastal elegance, beckoning those in search of time-honored souvenirs and postcard-perfect views.