The French love a good contest. From Paris's annual baguette competition held each April to the cow "beauty pageant" at the Salon de l'Agriculture in late February, there's no stopping the matchups.

If you're planning a trip to France and want to experience the beauty and charm of the countryside, this storybook village in Provence is the prettiest of all.

EGUISHEIM, France — As an illustrator for children's books, Lina Nordin Gee needs her brushes and her imagination. "Often I get this vision of what I want. And, it's just trying to get that down on ...

Nestled between Lyon and Grenoble in southeastern France, Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye is famed for its Gothic abbey, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old stone houses. The medieval gem was recently ...

PARIS (AP) — After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting — joyfully billed “Grapes and Friends!” — with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque French ...

THE world’s most beautiful village is just a short flight from the UK – and is home to some amazing sights and unique tours. Europe is home to some pretty special places, one of which has been put ...

FeatureAfter years of LGBTQIA+ activism being concentrated in bigger French cities, more and more rural Pride events are emerging, from small villages to mid-sized towns. Le Monde spoke with several ...

PARIS (AP) -- After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting -- joyfully billed "Grapes and Friends!" -- with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque ...

PARIS (AP) — After a pleasant evening of wine-tasting — joyfully billed “Grapes and Friends!” — with a hundred or so people and oysters, charcuteries and cheeses, the mayor of the picturesque French ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. PARIS (AP) — After a pleasant evening of ...