These are the region's high-speed rail connections ... see The Local's ultimate booze map of France). Provence is famous for a more fragrant export too: here's where you'll find lavender blooming ...

This part of France is a favorite of travel expert Rick Steves, known for its beautiful, unique landscapes and endless ways ...

PARIS, France – French lawmakers voted Wednesday to draw up a new map of the country’s regions, reducing them ... Paris and its surrounding areas, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur around Marseille ...