Provence, in the south east of France already has a lot going for it as a destination for lovers. Filled with charming villages, farmers markets, tree-lined boulevards and lavender fields aplenty it ...

IF you’re looking for a gift this Valentine’s Day you can never go wrong with perfume. L’Occitane’s new Rose Calisson collection has launched just in time, as well as three masculine scents which are ...

Revenge is sweet for the makers of France's traditional "calisson" candies, who have won a months-long legal battle with a businessman who trademarked the product's name in China. The lozenge-shaped ...

Angry French confectioners are preparing for battle over a sweet from Provence, after a Chinese company trademarked its name. Calissons d'Aix are eye-shaped marzipan treats flavoured with melon, and ...