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Nadia Jordan debunks a common misconception that may have put you off trying to exercise or improve your French while...

Ignoring her agent’s warnings, Karin Twijnstra fell head over heels with a 16th-century château in Normandy. She tells Sylvia Edwards...

Dominic Bliss reveals why it’s the right time to buy in this region of rolling countryside, gorgeous fortified towns, charming...

The UK’s greatest celebration of France returns to Olympia London on 26-28 January. Whether you love French food and wine,...

France’s balmy summer climes may be alluring, but there’s also plenty to do during the festive period. From Christmas markets...

A Charming Thatched Holiday Cottage Le Deran is a beautiful thatched cottage near Guemene-sur-Scorff in Morbihan, Brittany. The cottage sleeps...

Annaliza Davis reveals the myriad delights of this south-western département, which is a confirmed favourite with British property buyers… For...

David Stannard, from Surrey, moved to the village of Cardan in the south-western Gironde département in 1998, where he runs...

Annaliza Davis asks, could this hugely varied area, which offers sun, sea and ski, be the perfect place to live...

Annaliza Davis reveals how the glamorous Riviera, with its triple draw of sun, surf and ski, offers even property hunters...

Annaliza Davis revels in a hugely varied area that offers the best of France, from coast to country, city and...

Annaliza Davis unveils the cultural and historical treasures of France’s southwest, which can offer buyers everything from pretty market towns...

Halfway down the west coast of France, Poitou-Charentes (now part of the newly-formed super region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine) encompasses the departments of Deux-Sèvres in the northwest, Vienne in the northeast, Charente in the southeast, Charente-Maritime in the west; and is also home to the famed Île de Ré and Île d’Oléron islands.

If it’s peace and tranquillity you’re after, then this agricultural heartland in central-southwestern France will float your boat, says Dominic...

Palais des Papes in Avignon, Vaucluse PROVENCE VERDANT AND SUNDRENCHED Annaliza Davis explores the stunning landscapes, coastal gems and postcard-perfect...

Ready to make the move? The FrenchEntrée Property Services team reveal their top search areas – on and off the...

Former hotel-barge operators Eleanor Garvin and Dennis Sherman abandoned ship three years ago to restore a tired pile in Burgundy’s...

Sylvia Edwards Davis chats to South African couple Almarie and Dan Hugo about their bold move to buy two period...

August is usually a quieter month for beekeepers; the main honey flow is over, the bees are settled and no...

Former hotel-barge operators Eleanor Garvin and Dennis Sherman abandoned ship three years ago to restore a tired pile in Burgundy’s...

More than ever I find myself obsessed with the weather since I moved to France; every day I check the...

Last month I wrote about inspecting hives and swarm management techniques, so hopefully, a few weeks later, you know how...

Annaliza Davis revels in a hugely varied area that offers the best of France, from coast to country, city and...

About the Company Tell us a bit about the company – how long have you been providing a removals service...

Amanda and Kevin moved to Confolens in the Charente in 2015, opening a chambre d’hôte and launching their beekeeping experience...

This year at least the first part of the proverb “March comes in like a lion…” is correct, as for...

It’s been a bitterly cold couple of weeks in the Charente, but the returning cranes reassure me that we’re now...

Justin Postlethwaite talks to the owner of a gîte in Poitou-Charentes, Le Manoir des Couts, about restoring the 16th-century manor...

Not many people think of South West France as being anything other than swathed in sunshine, with maybe a warm...

Var, Var, Voom! Susannah Hickling meets a couple from Wiltshire who bought an 18th-century barn in the verdant Provence département...

Kiwi Adventurers – Living in the Dordogne Susannah Hickling meets a couple from New Zealand who fell in love with...

PICTURE PERFECT The Chateau La Perriere is a perfectly proportioned slice of the French good life, which is already being...

Map of Corsica – Corse Corse – Corsica is one of the five regions that remained unchanged during the restructuring...

Map of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is the official name of one of the new regions of France which was formed by...

Escape to the Château. An interview with Channel 4 documentary stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge about renovating their Pays de la Loire château.

Thinking of buying a property in Brittany? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

Thinking of buying a property in Normandy? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and prices. Start your search today!

A cycling group of 'rosbeefs' in France organises a gruelling bike race in aid of World Bicycle Relief. See why Cyclist magazine calls the south of France Pyrénées a 'magnet for cyclists'.

An increasingly popular spot for foreign buyers looking for great value, the Limousin is quite the place if you are looking for tranquil country living.

His move to Paris at the age of 22 marked the start of a lifetime love affair with l’Hexagone and French cuisine...

Lifelong Francophile Amanda Walsh tells us about her family’s hard-won new life in the southwestern idyll of the Charente-Maritime...

Located in the Mont d’Arbois, renowned district of the resort of Megève, the chalets MB invite you to a calm...

The French Pyrénées offer some challenging and exciting skiing to rival the best resorts in the world, while still retaining local authenticity.

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.

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...

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?..........

All furnished lets in France are governed by the law ALUR and must be equipped as a minimum with the following items...

The Puy du Fou This theme park, set in the north of the Vendée, was voted ‘World’s Best Park’ in...

Enjoy the best of Poitou-Charentes Just a few minutes’ drive from the sea is Le Grand, a luxury villa sitting...

Advice on cooking moules marinières, straight from the Bertinet Kitchen