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Situated between the sea and the farmlands of the Avesnois and the Monts des Flandres, Nord-Pas de Calais offers an unexpected cuisine which will delight the palate of the adventurous in quest of lovely culinary surprises.
Join the locals in celebrating the heritage of this region and its regional delicacies at events across Alsace and Lorraine. From January's Fête de la Montagne to December's Fête Saint Nicolas, you'll be spoiled for choice!
Sandwiched between Normandy and Champagne-Ardenne, the Picardy region of France is home to some delicious dairy products and can sell its fizz as authentic champagne.
"Renovating and owning a house in France has been an incredible adventure that allowed us to feel like we’re a small part of a village and opened up a whole new way to experience France."
Join the locals in celebrating regional delicacies at foodie fairs, supporting the athletes competing in the island's sporting events and getting involved with its annual music and religious festivals.
As always, Brittany is popular whatever the economic climate. Well-informed buyers can find greater choice and better value.
A very positive shortcut to integrating into life in France is to join an association. It provides an opportunity to meet people and practice the language.
There are a number of ways to pay your tax liability in France: by cheque, by TIP, by direct debit or online... So make sure you avoid those late payment penalties and don't forget, to register for monthly payments for your liabilities payable next year, the deadline is 15th December the year before.
As with every region in France, Poitou-Charentes has its own speciality food and drink. Below are a few things you wouldn’t want to miss out on when visiting the region.
Ange and Bruce intended to move to Finland. After four years in France, one beautiful daughter and a baby on the way, they share the story of the road that led them to Agen – an acronym of Ange... coincidence?
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Follow these easy ten steps to ensure that you are legally protected when getting work done on your French home.
Get married in France? Isn’t that difficult, people will ask, mindful of French bureaucracy? Well, I got married here eight years ago, I have just organised my stepdaughter’s – much bigger – wedding so here’s how to do it!
Amy de Leusse fell for France while working there as a teenage au pair. Little did she know then that it would make the dream of owning a French property pretty much inevitable.
Renovation or conversion projects require careful consideration. Good advice is essential, as is an understanding that this is a once in a lifetime exercise that can be very rewarding. To this end, planning plays a vital part.
If Nantes is known for one thing nowadays, it’s the giant mechanical elephant that that since 2007 has roamed the old shipyard on one of its remaining islands. Previously, the same city was better known as ‘the Venice of the West’.
Such an extension of the fields of activity of French lawyers can only be of benefit to potential buyers and sellers. Indeed, a lawyer is a necessary intermediary to guarantee optimal security concerning the legal situation of a property.
Dordogne has a reputation for being full of Brits and according to official figures, it has a UK expatriate population without equal in France. Why? It is an amazingly beautiful region with lots of space and a healthy property market.
In France the sun provides much more energy than we can ever hope to harness. However, technology now allows us to capture this free energy to heat hot water and to heat our homes. Make the most of the sun and reduce your energy bills permanently.
Daren and Adi bought a plot in Brittany and used salvaged materials to build a house so intriguing that Channel 4's Kevin McCloud had to see it for himself. Here, Adi talks FrenchEntrée through planning permission, energy saving appliances and top tips for building abroad
Discover this region of France by sampling some of the dishes that show off locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Pigs' trotters are a delicacy here, though some might prefer to start with a speciality like potée champenoise (a simple stew) instead! We particularly enjoyed the selection of cow’s milk cheese and the pretty pink biscuits from Reims...
A growing number of us are buying homes abroad despite the downturn. But what would happen to those assets if you lose mental capacity gradually following an illness, or suddenly following an accident?
The popularity of new residential developments around Lake Annecy in the Haute Savoie region of France has prompted the developer to draw up plans for several other new schemes close to what has been dubbed ‘the cleanest lake in Europe.’
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A thought provoking piece from professional tree surgeon Darren Edwards that helps us better understand the importance of trees in our lives ........ “we can learn a lot about the condition, health and life of a tree just by studying its body language.”
The Alpilles never cease to enthrall, no matter how many times you navigate the meandering little roads that connect the dreamlike unspoilt villages scattered throughout this protected nature reserve.
Founded in 1974, the history of the House of Rémy Martin is one of a family, the family of five generations of vintners and cognacs driven by the same ambition. Creation of cognac is the work of the Cellar Master, Pierrette Trichet - the fourth person to take on this prestigious role in the House of Rémy Martin and the first woman to ever reach this level of expertise.
Beverley and Scott Middleton bought a holiday home in Brittany in 2005. Here, the couple tell us how after viewing 35 houses in 10 days, they fell in love with a property near Carhaix in central Brittany - a part of the world that also inspires Bev's passion for photography.
Louise Molloy travelled to France from Australia to seek a retreat for artists and writers suitable for vegetarians. She discovered tranquility, time and space in a productive environment at Atelier de la Rose.
If you are a British expatriate who is leaving France to return to live in the UK, there are various tax and financial issues to plan for. Ideally, you should complete any necessary arrangements in the UK tax year before you return.
In 2009 Paul and Isla Gordon moved from New Zealand to Languedoc-Roussillon where they set up Domaine La Sarabande. FrenchEntrée finds out why they came to France, the challenges involved and what advice they would give others.
Next time you find yourself ‘drinking the stars’, impress your friends with a few facts about the fizz-making process. Tom Gilbey tells all
It’s perhaps the most prestigious winemaking region in the world. Tom Gilbey looks at the celebrated wines produced in Bordeaux.
With its beautiful landscapes and a plethora of Armagnacs rich in diversity, Gascony is a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds
You may have thought to yourself, why does champagne cost so much? And that’s a very good question. However, when we understand how this famous drink is made, the time, dedication and passion that is put into it, we could be asking ourselves, why is it so cheap?
If you’ve been to Champagne already, you’ll know that compared to other wine growing regions of France it’s actually quite a small area. Why is that?
The popularity of Samoëns, one of the most picturesque market towns in the French Alps, means that MGM French Properties has sold all but 18 of the 70 apartments it is building at Les Chardons Argentés, its sixth development in the town.