Désirs de Voyages magazine recommends Santorini to the French audience

The July – August 2025 issue of Désirs de Voyages, France’s leading luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, features a special six-page tribute to Santorini.

The feature was written by travel editor Magali Frère, who visited the island in early May as part of a press trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in France, with the support of the Municipality of Thira.

Titled “The Best of Santorini – The Stunning Island of the Cyclades,” the article explores the luxurious, wellness-oriented, and authentic experiences the island has to offer. It also highlights the island’s renowned gastronomy and exceptional local wines, presenting Santorini as a destination of taste and elegance for French travelers.

“It is undoubtedly the most famous of the Cyclades, the ultimate postcard-perfect island. With its volcanic beaches, black and ochre cliffs, and tiny whitewashed villages perched on high peaks, it resembles no other,” the writer notes.

You can view the full feature here.

About the magazine

Désirs de Voyages, both in print and digital form, targets an affluent and sophisticated audience. Its readership is mixed (58% women – 42% men), primarily urban, and over the age of 35. They typically travel three to four times a year—whether as couples, families, or solo—seeking new and authentic experiences, always with an emphasis on luxury and well-being. They are also loyal to destinations they love and show a strong interest in Greece.

The magazine prints 70,000 copies per issue, with an additional 20,000 printed when demand is high. Each issue remains in circulation for at least three months, with total readership exceeding 180,000. It is also sold via popular digital kiosks such as Cafeyn, Fnac, Apple, Viapresse, and Tourabo. In addition to France, it is distributed in other French-speaking regions including Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Tunisia, Morocco, and France’s overseas territories.

Since September 2023, digital sales have increased by 39%, and the magazine now ranks as the second-most downloaded magazine in France after GEO. The Désirs de Voyages website also attracts more than 55,000 unique visitors every month.