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The Rhone Valley is known as the starting point for the annual Beaujolais 'run' but it is also famous for its gastronomy, especially Bourg-en-Bresse Chicken.

A 40 minute drive from Avignon towards Apt, Goult doesn't get as much attention in the guide books as other hilltop villages which is a shame, because it's a real gem.

Every season in Provence is one to be celebrated if the number of fetes is anything to go by. Here are five events guaranteed to appeal to visitors of all ages.

Perched on the northern side of the Luberon mountains, Bonnieux, built on three levels, with two church steeples, has been a settlement since the bronze age.

Europe's biggest natural arch and a church from the 700s are only the beginning of the attractions in the little-explored villages between Verona and Lake Garda.

Convivio Rome offer Italian cooking holidays near Rome, where you can learn the secrets of Italian cuisine.

If you love Italian food and drink - and also fancy a holiday - there are several hotels in Italy offering gourmet Italian cookery courses.

Voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes with its hilltop location, charming homes and artistic atmosphere is a must visit.

Perhaps one of the most prolific writers of all time, Max Brand achieved success in the early 20th century, writing hundreds of novels, short stories and poems.

An agricultural village at the foot of Mount Ventoux, Bédoin is surrounded on all sides by lushious vines. It continues to be a popular destination on the cyclists' map.

Sardinia has two faces: the coast with its resorts and hotels and the mountainous interior, the mysterious Barbagia region with many small mountain villages.

A vacation in the south of France, Europe's most celebrate seaside, is really not just for rock stars and millionaires. Enjoy the Côte d'Azur on a budget.

The industrial heritage of the UK includes Industrial Revolution factory chimneys designed to emulate the beauty of an Italian Renaissance bell tower or campanile.

Since they were immortalized by Renaissance painters, Tuscany's landscapes have soothed souls. The best way to absorb their timeless beauty today? Stay 'on the farm'.