Lagoons of the Languedoc
Flamingos flock here, artists too. Gillian Brown visits Narbonne’s nature reserve to discover why...
Natural wonder
Claire Masset falls under the spell of the gardens at the Château de Pange and talks to international designer Louis Benech about respecting nature
A model village
Lavardens in the Gers may be small but it hosts an action-packed calendar of events, including a cricket-catching contest. Amanda Hodgkinson discovers its charms
Fources: A home for all seasons
Fourcès may be a lovely place to visit, but it is so much more besides. Amanda Hodgkinson visits the village where tourism and real life happily co-exist
Correns: Garden of Eden
As France’s premier organic village, Correns is dedicated to sustainable development. Sylvie Wheatley discovers what makes this historic village in the heart of the Var so special Photographs by José Nicolas
Lakes in the Rhône-Alpes
The Rhône-Alpes region boasts three of the largest lakes in France, including the Lac du Bourget, the biggest natural lake in the country. Lac Léman, shared with Switzerland, and Lac d’Annecy, are also very popular with visitors. Some lakes, such as Lac d’Aiguebelette, are not as well-known but offer a fascinating insight into eco-tourism.
The spectacular mountains of the Rhône-Alpes
Discover the spectacular mountains of the Rhône-Alpes in the summer and enjoy the huge variety of flora and fauna that thrive in this nature-lover’s paradise
Organic Farming in the Rhône-Alpes
The Rhône-Alpes is a pioneer of organic farming. Why not enjoy the region’s lovely countryside and sample the delicious array of organic produce on offer along the way?
Thinking Green
Take a trip to lovely Lyon this summer and you’ll discover that the award-winning capital city of the Rhône-Alpes is blazing a trail for eco-tourism.
Just horsing around
In the historic province of Le Perche, there’s no better way to see the countryside than from a cart pulled by the area’s iconic horse, the Percheron. DEBORAH NASH goes along for a ride