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 ...

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.

A sunny evening at the start of the weekend and you are handed a cold glass of rosé. This, you think, as its pale colour ...

Wannabe influencers crowding the lavender fields of the Abbaye de Sénanque. Snaking traffic on the Basse Corniche. The absence of personal space at Club 55. No reservations at La Vague d’Or for six ...

Tucked away in the South of France, this quiet town holds a Roman treasure that rivals anything in Italy. Orange was once a major Roman settlement known as Arusio, and remnants of that history are ...

Aesop was onto something: There are merits to being a country mouse. Bucolic grassy fields and stone-lined outdoor showers set to a soundtrack of summer cicadas; exposed wood, weathered terracotta ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fragrant lavender fields, bustling markets and sun-drenched beaches: this alluring corner of south-eastern France is the quintessential summer holiday destination. There are the glamorous beach ...