Bettany Hughes

'You can't help noticing the Parisiennes look so super-stylish and full of joie de vivre.' Oh, la la! Historian Bettany Hughes travels from Paris to Rome for ...

The 12th century town itself is a delight but it’s the peace and tranquillity of its huge lake that really draws people to its shoreline. He was obsessed with immersing himself in the pleasures of body and soul. He said the whole point of life is to pursue the pleasures of the senses. 'They were basically the "it" couple of the day who dreamt up these incredible, radical ideas,' says Bettany. Something's in the air... 'I’ve always just loved this place; its devotion to elegance and glamour is so inspiring.