Food & wine

The name Maimo comes from Maxime, and behind it is a story of family and a restaurant built largely by hand. Here is what makes it one of Sainte-Maxime’s most distinctive evenings out.

Fourteen years ago, Stéphane Pellegrin bought a beach restaurant on a whim. What followed is one of the Riviera's most consistently well-run summer establishments. Here is the story behind Prao Beach.

The pale silvery groves of the Vallée des Baux produce one of France's most prestigious olive oils. A guide to the AOP, its mills, and the fruité noir story. Plus where to taste, when to visit, and how to bring a bottle home.

We sent our Riviera expert to find out what Le Jardin is actually like. Here is what they came back with - and why we think it is worth reserving a table before the rest of the Gulf catches on.

Meet Anna, sommelier and wine educator, and explore the Southern Rhône through carefully curated wine experiences. From private villa tastings to guided vineyard visits, Anna introduces guests to the diversity of Rhône wines with clarity, expertise, and a strong sense of place.

An editorial insight into bike and wine tours in Provence, led by two local experts with deep roots in the region’s vineyards. Learn how landscape, producers and slow travel shape these experiences.

Held each January in the village of Richerenches, the truffle blessing is a long-standing Provençal tradition rooted in agriculture, faith and winter life. From the ceremonial mass to the truffle auction and communal lunches, the day offers a rare insight into the cultural importance of black truffles in inland Provence.

This in-depth guide explores winter truffle markets across Provence, with detailed information on weekday markets, truffle varieties, where they grow, and how to experience truffles through producers and seasonal dining experiences.

Explore Provence from a new perspective with Laëtitia Delporte, an at-home sommelier who leads private tastings and wine workshops throughout the Luberon, Ventoux and Alpilles. Her company, Wine Synchro, reflects decades of experience in southern Rhône wines and her passion for sharing the region’s traditions with visitors.

The Alpilles is home to some of Provence’s most inviting wine bars, where carefully selected bottles meet relaxed, welcoming settings. From Saint-Rémy to Fontvieille, explore our favourite spots for tasting signature reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés - whether in a leafy courtyard, under a shaded terrace, or in the company of passionate local experts.