Provence

Provence is southern France at its most seductive — lavender fields, sun-bleached hilltop villages, olive groves and a table culture that is among the finest in Europe. The Luberon and Alpilles offer a concentration of beautifully converted mas and bastide hotels, while Aix-en-Provence and Avignon anchor the region with culture and history. It is one of France's most rewarding regions for slow, food-centred travel.