Some of France's most beautiful villages are here: Menerbes (popularized by Peter Mayle in his bestselling "A Year in Provence"), Lourmarin, Bonnieux and Gordes, first settled in Neolithic times.

Three-Pear Cake (Gâteau aux Trois Poires)Patricia Wells. One of the very first things I did once we acquired our farmhouse in the early 1980s was to plant a trio of espaliered pear trees.

This region of southeastern France is lauded for being colorful and vibrant. In fact, France's second-largest city, Marseille ...

A taste of the South of France, from tapenade to ratatouille. Sun-ripened produce, from aubergines to olives, takes centre stage in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

Eat Well, Learn French Dine in Austin’s Petite Provence, speak French, and go back to basics By Jessi Devenyns, Fri., Jan. 5, 2018 ...

Sunny southern France, known for swaying fields of purple lavender buds, also is flush with all manner of aromatic herbs. Tarragon, fennel, savory, sage, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, thyme, mint ...

The food of Provence is so enduringly popular that last year, ... July 14, when it will celebrate the French holiday. La Provence in Lacombe, La., also conveys the allure of the region.

From CDG, it’s easy to reach Provence via France’s high-speed TGV trains. You can travel from Paris to Marseille in under 3.5 hours, ... Provence bursts with food festivals.

Julie Mautner is an American living in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for over 20 years. ... Our first stop was Les Halles indoor food market, a vast, open space with local French food stalls.

Editor Michael Batteberry tells the tale of food security in many countries, and domestic godess Laurelle Johnson offers up an easy, no-cook entertaining meal, assembly required. French food authority ...