The Latest Breaking News from Provence

Auberge La Coste sits at the heart of the art-filled estate, minutes away from the joyful town of Aix-en-Provence

Citizen activists in southeastern France’s Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence region have been campaigning for two years against the growing number of solar power parks in a protected natural area around the Lure mountain. The local authorities, and the parks' investors, claim the plants are “essential” projects in the fight against climate change, and…

From oysters to snails to the Provence tradition of 13 desserts, this week on French Connections we take a look at the classic French Christmas meal. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, it is often a festive, family affair. We also discuss how best to keep family discussions around the dinner…

Nose’s Point, Durham coast: It’s not just the sunflowers – planted to help seed-eating birds during the ‘hungry gap’ – that makes today feel more like Provence

Whether wetting your palette in Burgundy or savouring sips of rosé in Provence, here’s our pick of the bunch for French vineyards

"Alberghi diffusi" are bringing abandoned or neglected towns back to life for history-loving travelers.

Home to 138 vineyards and many cultural landmarks, the region is now promoted to tourists who may be fond of southern France

Where to go to see the best of the Hexagon

Provence or Gloucestershire? Cornwall or the Med? Here are England’s most beautiful backdrops