You’ve been convinced to head to the French Alps for your ski vacation. It didn’t take much arm-twisting, did it? But obviously you’ve got some planning to do. From choosing a resort to making travel arrangements, here are some helpful details to help get you on the slopes.

For all food lovers, Provençal produce and flavors are one-of-a-kind. Tradition and creativity are the core concepts of a sunny local cuisine. In the shade of the greenery, some of these Provençal places are an absolute must.

Découvrez Armand Arnal, top Chef of the Chassagnette restaurant in Arles. 

Eccentric and refined, the Côte d'Azur chefs are unveiling their new restaurants so you can treat yourself to a great meal.

Sometimes, it's nice to have a little break from the crowded streets and terraces, to feel closer to nature, without having to leave Paris. Some of the capital's gardens are a jealously kept secret. 

Thierry Marx is trading in his renowned chef's hat for a baker's bonnet with the opening of La Boulangerie in Paris. 

Cocktail bars have been popping up all over Paris. Here are a few to get in the seasonal spirit! 

Avec 116 restaurants, la France occupe la 2e place des destinations regroupant le plus grand nombre de restaurants gastronomiques sélectionnés. Les 3 Chefs les plus récompensés sont également français.

Let’s all agree that there is no adrenaline rush like charging down a memorable ski slope. We all remember those special runs, and France is home to some of the most iconic in the world. They are the types of slopes that validate you as a skier, and you will likely refer to them as the ultimate benchmark of your entire lifetime experience on skis or a snowboard. Here are six of France’s not-to-miss ski runs—some off-piste and designed expressly for experts, but others manageable for beginners and intermediates—that all standouts in their own unique way.

In September 2016, Michelin multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, opened his doors once more-- at the Château de Versailles, taking the reins with an elegant, contemporary café, Ore.