Everyone is recommending Provence at the moment - the latest being Nigel Horne in the Telegraph who argues that this is the best time of year to go (mid-May…
Poitou Charentes hidden attractions
A personalised guide to the vineyards of Burgundy
A new book on French Markets provides a region-by-region guide to the best
Jean-Marc Brocard makes excellent Chablis wines in northern Burgundy.
A Festival of Provence Honey at Mouans-Sartoux in the Alpes-Maritimes in April 2006
New French vineyard and winemaker sites offering video and vineyard diaries
French hotels can be good value for money, if sometimes a little idiosyncratic.
Touraine-Mesland in the Loire Valley has a wine festival 29-30 April 2006.
Alsace wine producer Paul Blanck turns to using screwcaps rather than cork for his fine wines.
The Loire is famous for its rosé wines, but the classification can hinder more than help.
Castle, Flowers, Wine and accommodation at Chateau de Brissac near Angers
Amboise in the Touraine has a wine festival 15-17 April 2006
Arles celebrates its connection with the Camargue and its Roman legacy at Easter,
Domaine Leduc-Frouin, producers of Anjou and Coteaux du Layon wine have a new website.
A new UK supplier of French foodstuffs, cider and Saussignac from Chateau Grinou Bergerac
A wine fair at Chateaumeillant in the Cher departement in April 2006
Pastis, Pernod, Ricard and other anise spirits from southern France
The recently opened A77 Autoroute between Paris and Nevers is named "Autoroute des Arbres"