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This rich potato gratin (designed to show off the mighty Reblochon) is ever popular with skiers looking for a warming, filling lunch. It makes an ideal winter dish, whether you’re on the French Alps or snuggling in front of the TV.
Having found your bargain dream house, it can come as a bit of a shock that the buyer pays the agency fees and the legal fees...
Do you have a right of action against the seller of your house in France if what you bought has a major defect which wasn’t apparent to you before you signed?
I remember once that feedback from a talk I gave in the UK about settling and living in France had...
Clive and his family have been on quite a journey, from hoteliers in England to their magnificent Relais & Châteaux hotel and Michelin-star restaurant in a 12th century Cistercian abbey...
France has adopted a new map reducing the number of regions from 22 down to 13. The move is aimed to simplify bureaucracy and save costs and is not without controversy.
Just before the New Year with everyone thinking of their new resolutions and objectives for the coming year, I was...
Located in the Mont d’Arbois, renowned district of the resort of Megève, the chalets MB invite you to a calm...
Most of you have probably tried kir royal, a champagne-based apéritif with a measure of blackcurrant cream liqueur (crème de cassis). But how many of you have tasted kir with white wine, red wine or even cider? Find out about how the Frenchenjoy Kir and how to make a kir with a difference...
A hand-picked selection of properties for sale in France chosen from the database to give you an idea of the wide range of options available in different styles, budgets and areas ...
Thinking of buying a property in Provence? This guide provides you with useful information on the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and price guidelines.
If you fall into either of these categories and have unduly paid social charges on unearned income, you are entitled to a make a claim to recover the tax... but you need to really hurry!
Feelings of excitement and anticipation turn to nothing short of sheer panic! Why? Guests are coming to stay! What are...
Of course, as with most bureaucracy in France, just when you think you have it all under your hat, it...
The French Pyrénées offer some challenging and exciting skiing to rival the best resorts in the world, while still retaining local authenticity.
In Provence, on Christmas Eve the family gathers for the traditional Christmas meal known as le Gros Souper (the big supper). This meal begins with seven meatless dishes, ending with the ritual number of 13 desserts...
Start your property search here: An overview of the most important aspects of purchasing a property in the Languedoc Roussillon region of southwest France.
The Dordogne has been popular with house-buyers from outside the Hexagon. But there are many things to consider before you buy, so here's a guide to the different attractions of the Dordogne and points to ponder before you sign on the dotted line.
If you’ve read our recent articles or have been carrying out your own research, you’ll know that French fixed-rate mortgages are...
Christmas in a glass! A classic recipe for vin chaud, the traditional French winter warmer, with red wine, orange and spices. It's so easy to make at home...
While you will be familiar with home and car insurance, in France you also have to know about civil liability and other policies that may be new
The first recipes of bredele in Strasbourg date back to the 14th century. These delicious bite-size biscuits come in many different shapes and flavours.
When sad events happen, it is difficult to find the words to express our support or sympathy in French. It...
Take a short break in Paris this winter and see if a breath of French air can't make Christmas shopping memorable for all the right reasons: original gift ideas, money saving opportunities, pit-stops at Ladurée...
A recent case of France’s supreme court, decided that a Monaco company was not subject to inheritance tax on French property upon the death of a shareholder.
One of the many reasons given for moving to France is the beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife. Long-term Limousin resident Kathleen shares some tips on living peacefully alongside wildlife in France. So what do you do when you find an owl in the bathroom?..........
The cross-border tax landscape has completely changed. It is essential that your tax planning conforms to the rules of taxation in France, or it could have consequences.
Founded in 1859, Louis Jadot is one of the largest and most prestigious Burgundy Houses – its influence stretching from the...
Where is the best place to buy a ski property in France? If you love skiing you already know that here you'll find some of the best slopes in Europe.
We all love shopping in France, from popping to la boulangerie for your daily baguette to browsing a DIY store...
Hold tight as Dominic Bliss visits Champagne-Ardenne in style – using an eclectic range of transport to explore the famous...
It’s a dream renovation in Normandy… Although busy as a blogger, author, antiques hunter and mother, Sharon Santoni still finds time...
Sue & Simon Paine, who have stylishly renovated properties near La Rochelle, answer our questions about doing up a French...
One of the world's most legendary sporting events, the 103th tour de France runs from Saturday July 2nd to Sunday July 24th 2016, and will pass through France, Spain and Switzerland and be made up of 21 stages.
Cep mushrooms grow plentifully in France and are a much treasured speciality locally. Why not make use of them for this tasty and rustic dish...
If you live in France, or are thinking about moving or buying property there, you are probably wondering which is better in terms of tax residency: France or the UK?
Many people have requested repayment of social charges in France, but is happening to those claims?
At the start of the 2015 school year France introduced new ‘civics lessons’ in primary and secondary classrooms aimed at defending the values of la Republique.
‘Avoir‘, meaning ‘to have’, is one of the most common French verbs, and it is irregular in most tenses. It...
It is essential to grasp the French ownership concept of propriété, and the implications of usufruit on inheritance, gifts and other transactions.
An interactive roaming exhibition is rolling around France to raise awareness about climate change leading up to the COP21 climate summit in Paris in December.
The tarte Tatin as such was first served in Paris at Maxim's in Paris, as an homage to its creators, the famous Tatin sisters in the late 19th century, and has been a firm favourite at the French table ever since. Here's the classic, tried and tested recipe.
All furnished lets in France are governed by the law ALUR and must be equipped as a minimum with the following items...
For those of you who are seduced by the idea of a property renovation project, let’s take a quick look at the main factors to bear in mind if you choose to finance it with a French mortgage.
While many French utility companies and banks have (finally!) moved onto paperless systems, paperwork is still king in France, especially when...
Noelle fell in love with an Englishman and his adopted homeland. Not long after moving to France, her life took an unexpected new direction, and her home is now a creative retreat for artists and writers.
When thinking about buying a property in France you may well consider the possibility of letting the property when you...
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you have a dream, and that dream involves relocating to France, and maybe, like me,...
This is an autumn version of a French classic, after the children have returned from their walnut and apple-picking expeditions.
For many, one of the principal reasons for a move to France is to have more space and this could...