Scented hillsides, ancient villages, Europe's biggest canyon, exotic gardens and the Mediterranean are on the itinerary as Carmen Konopka explores this lovely south-eastern region of France

Aube en Champagne appeals to both town and country lovers, with its lakes and vineyards, wildlife and art, medieval towns and factory shops...

Canals, mountains, wildlife and alpine flowers all abound in this lovely part of the Haute-Savoie in south-eastern France. Solange Hando delights in its charms

Sue Ennis explores this easy-to-reach seaside resort in the Pas de Calais

One of the best cycling trips is through the Languedoc-Roussillon, described by Helen Bevis in the new book 'Great Cycle Journeys of the World'

All along the Loire Valley are fairytale chateaux, from medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces... we pick our top ten favourites

Brittany chef and baker Richard Bertinet shares his culinary expertise and some delicious dishes from his latest book 'Cook in a Class of Your Own'

Midway between the bustling tourist cities of Montpellier and Carcassonne, Béziers is a quieter but appealing stopover. Gillian Thornton travels in and around the city with its famous canals and locks