Provence, France

Provence takes pride in farming its pastoral area for the freshest, most flavorful ingredients, just like Tuscany does. The most delicious foods are therefore featured on its seasonal menus, which also change. This picture-perfect location, located in southeast France close to the Mediterranean Sea, is known for its seafood.

Each dish's main ingredients are sun-ripened vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. Salad nicoise is served the world over but will never taste better than it does when enjoyed in idyllic Provençal towns. Another delectable dish you should try is the ratatouille, which is made using beautiful vegetables grown in nearby fields. The Herbs of Provence are well known around the world. They are a mix of rosemary, basil, sage, lavender, marjoram, tarragon, oregano, fennel seed, savory, and bay leaf and are sold in supermarkets all over the world, but they will never taste as good as they do when eaten in their country of origin. Patricia Wells, a chef and cookbook author, will offer a week-long course on how to prepare these amazing dishes in her beautiful Provençal farmhouse from the 18th century. You might also go to the nearby farmer's markets to sample food that has been freshly prepared.