This part of France is a favorite of travel expert Rick Steves, known for its beautiful, unique landscapes and endless ways ...

Westminster Abbey, the Eiffel Tower, the Sistine Chapel — these are some of the reasons you came to Europe. They’re also why millions of other tourists are here as well. Nothing kills a sightseeing ...

Market days are an especially big deal throughout France. No single event better symbolizes the French preoccupation with fresh products and their strong ties to the farmer than the weekly market. And ...

Idyllic landscape in the Provence with the small village of Suzette surrounded by vineyards - Patrick Philipp/Getty Images France is one of Europe's most iconic countries. Brimming with an almost ...

Books to peruse before, while or instead of traveling. BOOK: "Rick Steves' Provence & The French Riviera 2004," by Rick Steves and Steve Smith (Avalon Travel, $16.95) TARGET AUDIENCE: "Rick-niks," as ...

Sunny, out-of-the-way Languedoc, in southwest France, is overlooked by many. Stretching from the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees, it shares a balmy climate, winter wind, grapevines, and the sea with the ...

From fresh pasta in Italy to tapas in Spain, Europe has no shortage of great cuisine. But according to Rick Steves, this country is the ultimate culinary treat.