This week, we’re elevating our weekend escapes — whether it’s for culinary delights, inspiring design or festive magic.
We’re looking forward to enchanting winter wonderlands to brighten cloudy days, designer lunches with panoramic views (we’re talking Paris), and indulgent gastronomic adventures. All neatly wrapped up in a must-have wardrobe addition to keep you snugly, and of course sartorially, toasty. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
BOOK A FESTIVE WEEKEND HERE The Francis Hotel, Bath
Bath’s famous Christmas Market returns from Thursday 27 November to Sunday 14 December, so plan and book ahead for a beautiful weekend escape this festive season as it transforms into a winter wonderland. Wander through the heart of Bath’s history city centre filled with twinkling chalets, gourmet food and drink, artisan stalls and historic backdrops. The newly renovated Francis Hotel Bath located on Queens Square, is your ideal stay after a day of shopping. The iconic hotel completes its renovations this November, marking a new chapter in the hotel’s storied history.
VISIT THIS RH Paris, The Gallery on the Champs Élysées
Art and design lovers’ have had their attention on Paris with events like Design Miami Paris and Art Basel Paris. The American luxury home-furnishings brand RH has made a bold arrival in the capital to add to Paris’ design credentials with the launch of its first major European “Gallery” at 23 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, a fantastic new addition to add to your next Paris itinerary. This seven-floor, 3,900 m² space goes beyond furniture. Le Petit RH and Le Jardin RH are two restaurants (one with rooftop dining) in the prime location of the Champs Élysées; the World of RH Bar – a physical and digital immersion into the places and spaces that define the brand, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a craft cocktail by legendary bartender Colin Field; art exhibits and furniture collections, of course; the secret garden; and the Architecture & Design Bibliotheque – housing a collection of rare and contemporary books from some of the most influential creators of the last 2,000 years, including Vitruvius, Da Vinci, and Haussmann as well as the first edition of De Architectura Libri Dece, the ten books on architecture, printed in 1521 – a testament to the brand’s design ethos.
SHOP HERE Lucy Delius’s New West London Studio
Jewellery designer Lucy Delius has launched her new studio at 83 Ledbury Road in Notting Hill inviting clients by appointment to explore her collection and bespoke design service in a refined, intimate setting. Lucy Delius takes the essence of the old, and makes it new, creating modern, meticulously crafted jewels that are at home alongside inherited, collected or other beloved pieces. The approach is always contemporary – every element is thoughtfully reconsidered. Brand founder Lucy has an enduring obsession with antique jewels – and her love of vintage silhouettes, materials and finishes is the thread that runs throughout our collection. But rather than concealing the provenance of their designs, Lucy Delius pays tribute to it, celebrating the origin story wherever they can and taking pride and pleasure in the archetypes they love. The new showroom is an opportunity to take a second glance at enhancing your jewellery collection.
EAT HERE The Nest at The Feathers, Oxfordshire
In the historic market town of Woodstock, one of the UK’s most charming market towns, The Feathers has become the ultimate destination for foodies, with its upscale, modern British restaurant, The Nest, (a recent addition to the Michelin Guide.) Head Chef, Luke Rawicki, has launched a new monthly Supper Club series that brings a fresh and immersive dining experience to Oxfordshire’s food scene, exploring a selection of themes inspired by the season’s finest, including Cooked Over Coals, Game, Comfort Classics and more. It’s the kind of evening designed not simply for a meal, but for a memorable culinary event. The next event will be held this Thursday 30th October 2025 with the third in the series set for Thursday 27th November 2025.
WRAP UP IN THIS ALIGNE’s George Wrap Coat
The “George Wrap Coat” by ALIGNE is a standout winter investment piece for effortless tailoring and casual ease. In a wool-blend fabric, designed with oversized lapels, long cuffed sleeves and a detachable tie belt, it offers a graceful wrap silhouette that flatters without being overly fussy. Available in several key neutrals like navy, black, white and grey, it’s been a repeat seasonal favourite—restocked for A/W 2025, and for good reason. This coat brings style and practicality: the wool-blend offers warmth for cold days, its oversized fit allows layering, and the tie-belt gives it versatility (you can wear it relaxed or defined) – a wardrobe staple for winter year after year.
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