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This oft-overlooked region of mountains and rivers, the bona fide capital of French gastronomy, the Rhone Valley is filled with bustling outdoor markets, coveted wait-list restaurants, crumbling Roman ruins, forgotten medieval towns, time-weathered inns, and most importantly, prime wine-growing terra including Cote du Rhone and Beaujolais country.
To indulge in matchless French cuisine while discovering regional wines, ancient Roman ruins, and intriguing medieval towns.