Beyond Paris and Provence, France holds regions where volcanic peaks, pristine lakes, and ancient towns meet world-class cuisine. From Auvergne’s extinct volcano hikes and cheese-laden tables to ...

When it comes to rose wines, France’s Provence region often gets the most attention. There’s a reason why. Yes, there are definitely other great rose wines from other parts of the world. Two weeks ago ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. “Interesting” is hardly high praise for the wines of any region, and too ...

Occitanie is one of France’s most overlooked regions, often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, Provence and Nouvelle ...

When you imagine the perfect French vacation, the scene is probably filled with fairy-tale castles, charming streets lined with picturesque boulangeries and brasseries, and lots of delicious food and ...

A new photography book captures the unseeable — the storied Mistral wind in Provence. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the photographer, Rachel Cobb. Can you capture the wind? No, this is not a ...

Do you want to know more about the French wine regions but don’t have much time to read wine books? Here’s a quick guide to France’s 11 most important wine regions that will give you a good head start ...

Famous for the beauty of their Gregorian chants, the Benedictine nuns of the Abbey Notre-Dame de Fidélité of Jouques in the Provence region have been developing wines of excellence since 1967. The ...

“The Ventoux is a god of evil, to which sacrifices must be made. It never forgives weakness and extracts an unfair tribute of suffering.” — Roland Barthes, French philosopher and cycling fan. From the ...

France offers a diverse range of holiday experiences, with each region providing a unique blend of landscapes, culture, and ...