A lot of people visit France – some 100 million in 2023, according to recent international tourism stats. The figures, of course, have the slipperiness of all international stats (that “record ...

8 best regions in France for beautiful scenery, vineyards and cuisine. From the picturesque Cote d’Azur to the chateaux-filled Loire, there’s plenty of choice . Chris Wilson.

The subsoils in the east of Ile-de-France (Parisian region) and Centre-Val de Loire (center-west region), in particular, appear to be very deficient in water.

F&W's guide to French Wine covers it all, with guides to France's wine-making regions, ideas for classic bottles to buy and tips on how to pair French wines with food.