All of France is charming, but its countryside is in a league of its own. Both admired and envied all over the world, it has inspired design styles, architectural styles and the works of numerous ...

PARIS — 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 town ...

Poor public transport connections mean that in many parts of France, a car is vital for everyday life, as journalist and countryside-dweller Samantha David explains.

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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 ...