Burgundy

Henry Jeffreys on the emergence e of Essex as a winemaking county

The French are known as proud carnivores – and very little is wasted! Monique Jackman looks at the different kind of butcher’s shops to be found in her native France

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

If the sun is out, think beyond crisp whites and pale rosés, and consider sipping a cool red while you load up the barbecue. Vivid, juicy styles of red really shine on a hot summer’s day, all the more

Whether you’re exploring The Lanes, that maze of narrow streets in the oldest part of town, fishing for something good on the seafront or just need a cooling beer, don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.

In the land of jamón , tapas, gazpacho and flamenco, Spanish cuisine–studded with its superlative seafood–fuels the furnace within, declares Tom Parker Bowles