Six of the best Provencal hilltop towns
Postcard-pretty streets, 16th-century mansions, quirky contemporary murals and delicious panoramas await.
Eurostar fast train now goes all the way to the Mediterranean
Ben Ross gets ready for the new direct railway journey that links St Pancras to Avignon, Provence and Marseille.
Floating through Provence
A river cruise in the South of France, aboard AmaDagio on the mighty Rhone, does it nicely for cruise editor Sally Macmillan.
Big days out
Among a wealth of short forays in fascinating places, Traveller picks some of its favourites.
Climb every mountain
Cycling through the glorious Provence countryside, Alison Stewart discovers the hard way that those venturing downhill must go up again.
Strokes of sadness
Van Gogh's retreat in Provence is a homage to his final works, writes Janet Rogers.
Push and pull of cycling in Provence
Ewen Bell discovers art-filled laneways, Roman relics and fine dining on the back roads of France.
Days of lavender and garlic
We wander the vineyards, amazed at the gnarled age of the vines. Ancient history, rich food and time-honoured pleasures make Steven Herrick feel right at home in Provence.
