Perched villages in southern France bring together scenic views, fascinating history, and an unmistakable charm. These hilltop towns, often built on cliffs or steep hillsides, were once strategically ...

The winemakers of Beaujolais are not happy this year. That seems odd, considering they live in some of France’s most beautiful villages, where old stone houses are decked with flowers amid hillside ...

France has a reputation for variety, and that’s not just about food or wine. The country changes quickly, from the ...

‘Des tripoux, de l’aligot et des farçous, s’il vous plaît.’ Confused? 'Bundles of sheep tripe, cheesy mashed potatoes and small fritters' aren’t quite what most expect when heading to the south of ...

PARIS (AP) — After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting — joyfully billed “Grapes and Friends!” — with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque French ...

Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble in southeastern France, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is famed for its Gothic abbey, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old stone houses. The medieval gem was recently ...