Limestone cliffs, perched villages, medieval towns and cathedral-like caves are just some of the highlights of the Lot in south-west France. Take a trip with us along the river Lot, visiting historic towns like Cahors and Figeac. Then journey north to explore bastide towns, stunning villages and the extraordinary Rocamadour.

We explore the lovely landscapes along the Charente river in Poitou-Charentes, travelling from Angoulême to Cognac at less than 6mph.

You might expect a famous chateau to have flowers, trees and shrubs in its gardens, but Villandry also makes a special feature of vegetables!

Recipes that capture the unique culinary identity of the region from Alex Mackay and Peter Knab.

What's the latest must-have accessory for any celeb? A vineyard of course! Meet David Ginola, Gérard Depardieu and other vigneronnes-vedettes...

Historic churches, lovely waterways and superb wine are among the highlights of this town in the heart of Burgundy

Flamboyant interior decorator Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen tells us about taking his family to Paris and why he loves the Marais