With its peaks and perched castles, crags and caves, Ariège puts on a stunning, though little known, show for visitors. Gillian Thornton reveals its star attractions

Photographer John Hannavy discovers Cluny, churches, chateaux and cameras in southern Burgundy

Following in the footsteps of a labrador, Carmen Konopka goes on a truffle hunt in the Marne, the heart of Champagne country

Sue Ennis explores the city on the River Seine at the heart of Normandy

Looking for a city break with an artistic element? David Herbert says Lille has to be in the frame...

The great wines of Bordeaux are partnered with dishes from some of the world's top chefs in the new book 'Grands Crus Classés', among them these recipes from Paul Bocuse, Eric Briffard and Hiroyuki Hiramatsu

A rare tasting of wines from all 87 of the top estates in Bordeaux's Médoc and Sauternes regions gave David Williams plenty to ponder