Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laurie Werner is a New York-based writer covering travel and food. This article is more than 7 years old. Spas in Europe, ...

We're going to be honest with you: one of the best perks of being a beauty editor is getting to test out luxe spa and salon treatments. At times, we fly all over the globe just to get the freshest ...

Château La Coste is the beautiful winery in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade in Provence France known for its award-winning wines, outstanding restaurants, incredible architecture and world-class art collection ...

You're in France. Sure, you would want to tick off all the classics — the Eiffel Tower, Côte d'Azur with the picturesque Lérins islands, just off the coast of Cannes, and not least, Provence's endless ...

The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique. Newsweek’s World’s Most Extraordinary Spas 2026 go further.

Most spas also allow you to visit for the day and choose soins a la carte. But staying for a longer period allows you to slow down and enjoy France’s art de vivre, their art of living. I always feel a ...

The central French region of Auvergne is shaped by its waterways, with its history told by its famed thermal baths. In Saint Nectaire, a spa town with a glorious past. Meanwhile, at the summit of the ...

To explore both the country and the barn, think of the cheese course as a tour of France. RICK STEVES, RICK STEVES' EUROPE Because I come from a backpacker travel heritage, where a good picnic is the ...