Mary Winston Nicklin

Mary Winston Nicklin

Afar Contributor

Mary Winston Nicklin is an Afar contributor and editor based in Paris and Virginia. Her writing also appears in National Geographic and the Washington Post, among other publications. A Lonely Planet author, she’s also the editor of Bonjour Paris, which is one of the oldest English language websites about the City of Light (online since 1995).

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Château la Commaraine exterior surrounded by vineyards
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This Restored Burgundy Château Puts Guests in the Middle of a Working Wine Estate
September 2, 2026 11:18 AM
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Hotels We Love
Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels
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Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Hotels We Love
20 Luxury French Hotels Outside of Paris That Are Worth a Special Trip
January 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Rendering: Zannier Bendor - Soukana Pool - © Zannier Hotels
Hotel News + Openings
Once a Riviera Icon, This Private French Island Is About to Be Reborn
December 10, 2025 11:39 AM
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Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around
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This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine
November 25, 2025 02:21 AM
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The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.
Hotels We Love
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
November 14, 2025 12:08 PM
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Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Hotels We Love
Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler
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Lindsey Tramuta
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
Hotels We Love
The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It
September 18, 2025 09:58 AM
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Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels We Love
These Independent and French-Owned Hotels Are Where Paris Insiders Check In
September 11, 2025 11:27 AM
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The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
September 4, 2025 12:34 PM
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Kayerserburg
History + Culture
The 13 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside
April 7, 2025 06:00 AM
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A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.
Hotels
France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays
January 15, 2025 01:19 PM
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A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris
November 15, 2024 01:42 AM
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Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.
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This Castle Hotel in Austria Is a Now Reimagined Luxury Retreat
July 22, 2024 01:55 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels
The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime
January 5, 2024 09:00 AM
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Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris
Cities We Love
Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer
July 10, 2023 07:45 PM
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Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer
Brach Paris
June 29, 2023 12:39 PM
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The Longchamps apartment in the Saint James Paris.
Saint James Paris
June 29, 2023 12:37 PM
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The Peninsula Paris
June 29, 2023 12:27 PM
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Hôtel Plaza Athénée
June 29, 2023 11:57 AM
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Visitor at the Notre Dame restoration exhibit underneath the cathedral
Museums + Galleries
New Notre-Dame Exhibit Takes You Behind the Scenes—and Beneath the Cathedral—During Its Renovation
April 25, 2023 12:24 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.
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A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.
April 10, 2023 04:21 PM
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Paris Opera Airbnb
Hotels
Spend the Night With the Phantom of the Opera at the Palais Garnier
February 12, 2023 06:05 PM
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A Huge New Center in Dijon Promises Heaven for Fans of French Food and Wine
Food + Drink
A Huge New Center in Dijon Promises Heaven for Fans of French Food and Wine
April 5, 2022 07:06 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground
History + Culture
To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground
March 10, 2022 10:47 AM
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This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles
Museums + Galleries
This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles
June 24, 2021 12:56 PM
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National Parks We Love Around the World
Hiking + Cycling
National Parks We Love Around the World
June 14, 2021 05:07 PM
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Le Bristol Paris, Oetker Collection
April 20, 2021 04:08 PM
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Tranquilo in Tacuba, El Salvador
February 7, 2012 08:30 PM
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