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.

La Bastide de Gordes, in the eponymous little town, has these kinds of views from almost everywhere. "Here was Provence just as we had imagined it," writes Adam Gopnik. This music pavilion designed by ...

This column, Inspired Travel, seeks to highlight some of the most beautiful places on the planet through the eyes of some of the most forward-thinking tourism companies, which promote responsibility, ...

Because Provence is a rather vast region, it’s best to rent a car and plan out each day to include a few villages or attractions. Some of the most scenic towns, like Gordes and Roussillon, are within ...

After Paris, perhaps the best-known place in France is Provence. Provence is older and was a center of culture, learning and trade long before Paris and Northern France. It was conquered and ...

Each herb has its own history and medicinal properties, but together, herbes de Provence paints a picture of a unique ...