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The Artist by Lucy Steeds review – dextrous portrait of female fulfilment

A young woman with creative ambitions is obliged to care for her uncle, a famous painter, in an accomplished debut set in 1920s Provence

The Guardian - UK

Building with earth could transform sustainable construction – here’s how

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away, a small house in the Beaucastel winery, Provence, shares a similar texture and aesthetic.

The Conversation

Best vineyard stays on Airbnb for wine enthusiasts, from France to New Zealand

Whether a cabernet sauvignon is your tipple or a sparkling rosé is more to your taste, here are some of the best vineyard stays around the world on Airbnb

The Independent UK

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From grape stomping to truffle hunting: 10 great harvest festival trips in Europe

Autumn is a great time to join locals as they celebrate the fruits of the season, from the vineyards of Provence to the forests of Transylvania

The Guardian - UK

Van Gogh Poets & Lovers: poignant show of extraordinary work by Dutch painter at his most fragile

Most people today associate Vincent van Gogh with sunflowers and starry nights. He found the inspiration for such masterpieces of modern art in Provence, in the south of France, where he lived for just over two years, from February 1888 to May 1890. These would be the last years of…

The Conversation

My favourite late summer city break in southern Europe: readers’ tips

Beaches on Sardinia, food markets in Aix-en-Provence and historic Sarajevo are among our tipsters’ highlights

The Guardian - UK

‘It was more than a journey, it was an immersion’: readers’ favourite slow travel adventures

A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands – our tipsters share their slow travel highlights

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France's Macron hails African contribution to 1944 Provence landings

Part of the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence had to be cancelled Thursday because of the risk of violent storms in the south of France. President Emmanuel Macron nonetheless payed homage to the soldiers recruited from France's colonies.

Radio France Internationale

France commemorates 80-year anniversary of Provence landings

France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Allied landings in Provence on Thursday, with six African leaders taking part in the official events to highlight the major role played by African troops. Speaking on the anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the contributions made by the soldiers recruited…

France 24

The Other D-Day: France Remembers WWII Provence Landings

France on Thursday remembers the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months earlier, but still key to the World War II endgame in Europe.

International Business Times

France honours overlooked heroes of 1944 Provence landings, 80 years on

France on Thursday remembers the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months prior but that was key to the World War II endgame in Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Jessica Alba's vibrant statement skirt, lilac blouse and wide-brim hat is a winning combination that's perfect for warm weather styling

The actress looked flawless in picturesque Provence walking among lavender fields

Woman & Home

Mark Brown: Here's my biggest picks for this year's Fringe

IT’S that time of year again, when many a well-heeled Edinburgher departs for three-and-a-half weeks in Provence, renting out their home for the…

The National (Scotland)

Feel at home at Auberge, Château La Coste's new inn for culture lovers

Auberge La Coste sits at the heart of the art-filled estate, minutes away from the joyful town of Aix-en-Provence

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Citizen activists take on 'destructive' solar power plants in France's Provence region

Citizen activists in southeastern France’s Alpes-de-Hautes-Provence region have been campaigning for two years against the growing number of solar power parks in a protected natural area around the Lure mountain. The local authorities, and the parks' investors, claim the plants are “essential” projects in the fight against climate change, and…

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Marcus Wareing Simply Provence: release date, recipes, destinations and everything we know

Marcus Wareing Simply Provence on BBC2 sees the top chef embark on a cultural food trip around southern France.

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The joy of AIX Rosé, sunshine in a glass

AIX Rosé, made in the sun-drenched hills of Côteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, is a dry, pale pink and aromatic, everyday luxury

Cycling News

Tour de la Provence: Mads Pedersen dominates 5km Marseille prologue TT

Jakob Söderqvist and Sam Watson only riders to finish within ten seconds of Dane

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Jacquemus Brings Stars And Surrealism To Provence

One of fashion's biggest breakout successes, France's Jacquemus, sought to move past recent turbulence in his business with a glamorous show in front of stars including Julia Roberts and Kylie Jenner on Monday.

France 24

'Le réveillon de Noël': Digging into the French Christmas feast

From oysters to snails to the Provence tradition of 13 desserts, this week on French Connections we take a look at the classic French Christmas meal. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, it is often a festive, family affair. We also discuss how best to keep family discussions around the dinner…

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A sense of communal unease on this warm autumn day

Nose’s Point, Durham coast: It’s not just the sunflowers – planted to help seed-eating birds during the ‘hungry gap’ – that makes today feel more like Provence

The Independent UK

8 of the best vineyards to visit in France, from Champagne to Alsace-Lorraine

Whether wetting your palette in Burgundy or savouring sips of rosé in Provence, here’s our pick of the bunch for French vineyards

Fortune

A new hotel model turns ghost towns from Provence to Colorado into luxe resorts

"Alberghi diffusi" are bringing abandoned or neglected towns back to life for history-loving travelers.

The Guardian - UK

Au revoir Provence, bonjour Sussex: how art and wine are reviving the quintessentially English county

Home to 138 vineyards and many cultural landmarks, the region is now promoted to tourists who may be fond of southern France

The Independent UK

8 best regions in France for beautiful scenery, vineyards and foodies

Where to go to see the best of the Hexagon

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