For a food enthusiast, few regions outrank the South of France. With a gorgeous sun-drenched coastline and a temperate Mediterranean climate, some of the best-known French dishes hail from the South.

Provence is a world-famous region that entices visitors with its idyllic countryside, historic towns, and charming villages scattered across rolling landscapes. Known for its fields of lavender, olive ...

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 ...

You’ve seen Provence in paintings. Majestic Montagne Sainte-Victoire brushed in deep greens by Cezanne. Scenes of the St.-Tropez seaside portrayed in muted blues and flaxen by Matisse and Signac. The ...

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While in Aix-en-Provence, you must visit a provincial market. And Le Grand Marché refers to the many markets that flood the city's squares: You'll find fresh food and sweet treats in Place des ...

IN A hilltop village in Provence, clinging to a rocky ledge above the Luberon valley, is the hotel Airelles Gordes, La Bastide. It is a place of sun-blanched stone, hanging gardens and quiet luxury—so ...