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We take a look at some of the supermarkets, DIY stores, garden stores and electrical retailers you can find in the Tarn & Aveyron. From discount food stores to the big supermarkets, selling both food and non-food items. You will, no doubt, receive promotional flyers in your letter box every week, letting you know that week's promotions.

Chef Chris Lacey and his partner, Jane Marks, gave up a successful – but exhausting - life running their own restaurant in Britain, to live more quietly in France. But that hasn’t stopped Chris cooking up a storm….

Markets are a way of life for the French in the Tarn & Aveyron, and if you wish, you could visit one on most days. If you are on holiday in the Tarn or Aveyron do try and visit at least one while you are here as it is such a good way to immerse yourself and the family in French culture. Take the opportunity to sample the Tarn & Aveyron regional specialities on offer in the market with no obligation to buy, anything from local cheese, Gaillac Wine or Aligot.

A look at the main characteristics of the AOC wines of the Aude - a department of the Languedoc-Roussillon that is not very well known, and yet one that produces an enormous amount of its wine. With well over a third of its land devoted to vine growing there are a myriad different types of wine to discover... "AOC wines of the Aude"

The Languedoc-Roussillon coastline has always been a popular holiday destination amongst the French and we predict that more people who used to look to take long-haul summer vacations will start to look closer to home for their holidays in the years to come, so now might be a good time to invest in your perfect home by the sea. "Coastal Property"

This guide to some of the typical noun endings dictated by gender will prove useful to anyone keen to improve their skills...

The recipe for a perfect Audois cassoulet is a subject of much debate - some of it bordering on the fanatical! Gemma Driver takes her life in her hands by asking what all the fuss is about, and gives you her definitive recipe ... "Cassoulet Recipe"

French mispronounciations and other humourous mistakes. 1) Death by food: Je suis fini/J’ai fini An American in Paris, I was...

The infamous GR20, across central Corsica: this incredible experience will take you through breathtaking and diverse scenery, to beauty spots which can only be reached on foot. It is reputed to be the hardest but most spectacular hike in Europe. Read on to find out what to expect and get some tips from Sarah Quee, who helps run Tour Adventure's GR20 trips.

A former gîte complex owner writes about the day-to-day complexities and realities of running a holiday rental business in France…...

For centuries the Languedoc Roussillon region has been famed for its ideal vine growing conditions: today it is one of the most important wine-making areas of France. Its Mediterranean climate and diverse landscape produces wines to suit every palette. We explore Languedoc Roussillon wines, and showcase local vineyards."Languedoc Wine"

The Bassin de Thau - a majestic salt water lagoon south-west of Montpellier - is a firm favourite for holiday makers and sea-dogs alike. And who would blame them? With access to acres of sandy beaches, some of the best seafood in France, and fantastic transport links, berthing here makes for an excellent investment. "Bassin de Thau Property Guide"

Well this was quite a summer, our elder son left us to go to university in England, our flock has, at long last, started to produce lambs and our magical holiday home is for sale ...

An introduction the AOC wines of the Pyrenees-Orientales - the most southerly department of Languedoc-Roussillon, which profits from its glorious climate to produce some of the most complex and interesting wines in the region.

Vive la difference! To live in the Lot is to be immediately overwhelmed by the sense of space, both public...

Keith and Helen Archibald have been running a successful bed & breakfast and gîte business in the Corrèze since 2001...

From the UK to France and Back Again Following the sale of our UK house, we realised that the French...

Masterchef finalist, Jim Fisher, took his cutting-edge skills and enviable cheffing experience (such as cheffing for Rick Stein) to the rural Dordogne, where, with the help of his wife, Lucy, he has established a thriving cookery holiday business amongst their beautiful stone farm buildings at Bombel. Jim and Lucy invited me to join them and their guests for a week, so that I could find out exactly how the holidays work.

"Making pastry" The Fisher’s impeccably-run cooking holidays take place in their beautifully converted barn. The smooth running of their courses gives an atmosphere of calm, while Jim and Lucy are relaxed. You would have no idea...

Today vintage car enthusiastes Bryn and Lynda Adams are happily ensconced in France - however, their love affair with the country began with a road-side argument with a gesticulating Frenchman...

After moving to France in August last year with her parents and eleven year old brother, Georgina has had to work hard to make new friends and get to grips with a new language. She tells her story...

The Annual Cycle of a Cahors Wine Vineyard The cycle of the winegrower’s year starts in the spring with the...

After four years of research, Mike and Sue Spring made the move to France in 1994 and bought a vineyard in the Lot valley near Montcuq. Here they describe the work involved creating a Cahors red wine...

Chefs are employed to cook gourmet meals in French homes. Employing a Chef to cook all your meals is traditionally...

Nicolas Delmas was very welcoming and friendly. The 26 year old set up the successful bakery, ‘Le Pain de Peyrignac’, with his girlfriend, Sabrina Manière, 24, one year ago. I went to see Nicolas, and find out how they manage to supply the huge demand for their extra special bread.

The work of artisan goat cheese producers in France. There are only 35 ‘artisan’ cheeses in the Dordogne. That is,...

Wanda Glowinska-Rizzi had long wanted to live in France. She has finally made it to the Creuse from England via New York and Paris - and along the way got married to a French man. She has useful advice for other foreigners trying to live a French life

Looking for a vegetarian place to stay? Or a place that will serve you a delicious vegetarian meal? Take a look at this list of accommodation and restaurants.

Before you can start looking for your place in France, be it a holiday home or a permanent residence, it’s important to narrow down your search to a particular region, or selection of regions. France is a big place, after all...