THE MONOCLE HANDBOOKS

Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is a practical and visual travel guide created by the Monocle team, exploring the best of Portugal from north to south (including the islands). Across 208 carefully illustrated pages, it transports the reader to the sunny hills of Lisbon, the picturesque streets of Porto, and the lesser-known landscapes of Alentejo and the Azores.

The guide highlights Monocle's selected favorite spots: from chic hotels, traditional restaurants, and innovative shops, to hidden beaches and top-tier cultural spaces. It also offers road trip, boat, or horseback riding route suggestions, and recommendations for enjoying local gastronomy like pastéis de nata.

Additionally, it includes special chapters with advice for those considering relocating to Portugal, featuring case studies of people who have already done so, neighborhoods with investment potential, and suggestions from local architects and designers.

Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook is a visual and curated travel guide that explores the best of Switzerland with a modern and experiential perspective. Through more than 200 pages of photographs and curated information, it invites readers to discover everything from alpine lakes and picturesque villages to cosmopolitan cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, exploring its mountains, scenic routes, and unique cultural sites.

This guide highlights the Monocle team's favorite selections: charming hotels, local restaurants, cafes with character, design boutiques, and traditional markets. It offers itinerary recommendations to experience Switzerland at your own pace, ideas for outdoor activities—hiking, skiing, thermal baths—and cultural suggestions that combine history, lifestyle, and contemporary design.

France: The Monocle Handbook is an inspiring and visual travel guide that explores the best of France with a contemporary and expert eye. Across more than 200 illustrated pages, it journeys through iconic cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, as well as charming regions: the French Riviera, Brittany, the vineyards of Burgundy, and historic rural villages.

The guide offers the Monocle team's personal selections—exclusive hotels, stylish cafes, authentic local restaurants, design boutiques, and traditional markets—along with suggested itineraries and cultural experiences to enjoy France at your own pace. It also includes recommendations for discovering gastronomy, design, and local life, combining classic destinations with lesser-known gems.