Provence

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

The French are passionate about cycling, whether watching the Tour de France or exploring one of the country’s many cycle paths, as Joanna Leggett explains

To cycle up a mountain is to pedal into a world of paradoxes. Mountains are a playground and a torture chamber; a means of outdoor adventure and inner discovery; an opportunity for wonder, a guarantee

It’s hard to imagine a better place to start a ride. At 1,326m Briançon is the highest city in France. And with 300 clear days a year on average, it’s also one of the sunniest. To describe the morning

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

Brit biking couple create a perfect French fancy