France

Fields of lavender, bending in a warm summer breeze in lush countryside. Picnics in the foreground of the Eiffel Tower, and kisses stolen in romantic streets. Long lines of lovely grapevines, neatly corralled for harvest into some of the finest wines in the world. Opulent châteaux and medieval castles, ancient stone rising over bountiful lakes and green fields. Whitesand beaches with azure waters bobbing with some of the sleekest, fastest, and most luxurious yachts to be found on the planet.

So much diversity, yet all of these iconic images have one thing in common—France.

As visually exciting as every inch is, the cuisine and culinary tradition is legendary worldwide, still serving as a foundation for some of the finest dining known today. Mild weather, the sun up above, and a bistro or brasserie on the sidewalk is all the embellishment needed in settings that surpass imagination.