There's something for everyone in Avignon's museums, from a Tyrannosaurus Rex skull and avant-garde art to the Countess du Barry's travel tea service and one of the few paintings by Vincent van Gogh ...

Provence is a rich mix of ancient history, romantic tradition and surprising, fast-changing modernity: hilltop villages and busy cities, elegant châteaux and simple fishing cabins, lavender fields and ...

Hidden in a tiny side-street in the heart of the Old Town, "Carla's little house" is a charming, quirky spot to stay if you want to keep close to the main action. Click here to book a hotel in Aix en ...

Talk about culture clash! At the Hôtel Jules César, a serene 17th century Carmelite convent has been riotously transfigured by designer Christian Lacroix into a five-star hotel. Click here to book a ...

These are our maps of the best lavender routes in Provence, from the Côte d'Azur to the foothills of the Alps, with the best times to see it in flower and other top attractions along the way. Click ...

You can't go to Marseille without eating a bouillabaisse. But first read our ultimate guide to the rich, complex fish stew which the city invented and has made its own. Click here to book a hotel in ...

Dominated on one side by the Panier (Old Town) and on the other by Notre Dame de la Garde, the Old Port, or Vieux Port, has been the beating heart of Marseille for over 2000 years. Click here to book ...

With around 40 stalls selling a cornucopia of regional produce, Les Halles is a must for any dedicated foodie in Avignon. Click here to book a hotel in Avignon Here you'll find charcuterie, meat, ...

Whether you're just looking for a flock of pretty pink flamingos or are an expert ornithologist, these are the best places and best times to spot birds in the Camargue. Click here to book a hotel in ...

Avignon's walled city is compact: the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon can be visited on foot (wear comfortable shoes as streets are cobbled). If you tire of walking, here are some alternatives.

Crisp, floral and flinty, the wines of Cassis are justly famous, though you might know them by reputation only, for the little appellation is often not easy to come by outside the immediate area.

Marseille's Panier (Old Town) is full of history. It surges up from the north of the Old Port, its tall, narrow houses draped with washing and criss-crossed by steep cobbled steps. This was the site ...