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Haute Vienne derives its name from the river that runs though the department. As the river is also the main waterway through Vienne, the "Haute" was added as the department ...

Plan on running a B&B or letting a gîte in the Hexagon? We’ve picked five of the most lucrative areas...

We spoke to Brian Furzer of Spectrum IFA about the pension advice you cannot do without. If you are in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and...

This verdant region in southern France seduces with its space, natural beauty and the quality of life it offers. Gascony could be your property heaven

Where did the town of Bellac get its name? The official tourism website posits several possibilities, but we find ourselves favouring the idea that it's simply an amalgamation of 'Belle' and 'lac'... in short, 'beautiful lake'. Even if that doesn't entirely make sense (the only body of water here is the Vincou river). Still, you get the gist.

When Bob and Diane Kirkwood renovated a dilapidated lakeside ‘bunker’ near their home in Dordogne, they had no idea they’d be creating an off-grid, eco-friendly holiday experience that would win awards, they tell Greg Cook

Thanks to the British love of the Dordogne, there’s a corner of southwest France that is forever England. But with its bastide towns, rolling green hills, verdant valleys, and food to die for, it couldn’t be more typically French, so don’t be put off when you hear it referred to as “Dordogneshire”!

We find out how Jacqueline Franc de Ferrière and her husband Wilfrid breathed new life into this treasured family home in the Gironde…

We head to Aquitaine in southwest France, where two départements reign supreme…

Her (French) husband’s family thought they were mad when they moved to Charente 30 years ago, but just like Édith Piaf, Heidi Fuller-love has no regrets

From the trendiest cities and up-and-coming student towns to a sought-after Alpine resort, we get to the heart of France’s...

  Rupert Springfield and Franck van der Hooft fell in love with the Dordogne one summer, there and then making...

We head to the green heart of southwest France, where two departments reign supreme… Lot Named after its defining river, the...

Dominic Bliss explores the Pyrénées Atlantiques, a corner of France with a Spanish influence that offers all you could want and more.

Discover more about the Charente a beautiful, unspoiled area of France with our selection of useful articles covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles, prices and more.

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

Looking for a house, home, or a holiday? Explore La Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Short or long stay available – Open all...

We consider the best reasons to buy in these sparring partners that form two thirds of the centrally-located Limousin region…...

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

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.

Montbron in Charente, is a fine example of a traditional town, and offers a range of classically French properties, with price tags to suit all budgets.

Investing in France Is Common Sense – Pure and Simple. Year after year, the Hexagon continues to be the most...

With one of the most regulated property markets in the world, France has always been a great place to invest. Holiday...

This attractive floral town, which was awarded 'two flowers' by Le Conseil National des villes et Villages Fleuris, dates back to the 10th century. Founded by King Lothias, Ruffec was once home to a castle fortress and the surrounding area boasts a vast range of historic landmarks, vineyards, natural beauty spots, rivers and much more.

Property Showdown: In this edition we move down towards the Southwest of France to compare the benefits of buying in...

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

Thinking of buying a property in Gascony? We've prepared an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

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.

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.

This week, John Starr, our property finder for the Dordogne/Corrèze secured one lucky couple a house in Excideuil (Périgord Blanc) for...

Global economic slowdown, inflation, exchange rate misery, failing investments... they are everywhere you look in today’s world. Yet in this tranquil corner of SW France the reverberations of these things seem less important. The region still offers the same great reasons for buying that it always has...

"Cottage near Rouffignac"Choosing an area to buy into will depend on particular wishes and needs, as well as your own personal taste. I recently met a couple at Bergerac airport who had been looking for a holiday home around Sarlat. I asked them if they liked woods...

"Barn for conversion"In 1989 I bought a tumbledown barn between Verteillac and Ribérac for about £35,000 as a holiday home. I spent a year renovating it with the aid of a local architect and local builders. It provided five bedrooms, a bathroom and two shower-rooms. It was heated by ...

It's confusing enough when you look at estate agents' particulars in a foreign language. You'll soon find out that "renovated" may mean little more than the installation of a ...