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As winter slowly retreats and makes way for spring, you may find yourself looking into your frost-ravaged garden and wondering...

Armed with fabulous antiques, and tenacity, Rosemary and Richard Conquest turned a dilapidated 15th-century manor into a wedding venue fit...

Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of...

Are you worried about rising energy costs and the long-term effects of powering your home with climate-harming fossil fuels? Energy...

As many of us in western Europe are battening down the hatches from Storm Ciara, we’re taking a look at...

When the Chapmans stayed at their favourite Dordogne guesthouse on a house-hunting foray and fortuitously found it was for sale,...

First lured to Gironde by friends, Brooklyn-based journalist Yolanda Edwards was seduced by Saint-Yzans-de-Médoc’s moreish fare, wine and relaxed pace...

Whether you’ve been letting your property for a long time or are just starting out, it’s important to do all...

There are three terms in the French school year and school holidays vary according to the "zone" you live in. Here's the 2025/2026 French school calendar.

France is constantly updating its healthcare system in an effort to keep up with the evolving needs of its population. Here's a look at some of the most recent changes.

Good news – capital gains tax (CGT) will not be affected by Brexit CGT does not apply to your principal...

As Brexit and impeachment proceedings dominate the headlines in the UK and USA respectively, we’re taking a look at the...

Restoring a derelict paper mill in Dordogne would terrify many; yet the Randalls have not only tamed this property, they’ve...

When Erin Choa and Jean-Baptiste Gois clapped eyes on the Château de Bourneau, it was love at first sight. Sylvia Edwards Davis takes a tour of the romantic folly that stole the châtelains’ hearts

A guide to the basics of planning from French Plans Many people misunderstand the planning process in France. In our...

The UK and the EU parted ways on January 31st, following three years of discussion, dispute and ill-feeling on all...

From the iconic Eiffel Tower, to the scenic wine regions of Bordeaux, or the dazzling French Riviera, it’s easy for...

For British nationals it is a set to be a big week, with the UK formally withdrawing from the European...

Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market How come using a...

Nicola Venning meets actress and author Carol Drinkwater and finds out about her love affair with Provence, and the olives...

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

Gloriously rural, but dotted with charming fortified villages, stone houses and sleepy towns, the Tarn is a little pocket of...

Perhaps you dream of owning a place on the Med, where you can sit and watch the sun go down,...

Elizabeth and Jonathan Adey left the Cotswolds to set up a gîte in a medieval granary in the Tarn. They...

Culture and current affairs A study of data that has taken two years to compile has named the best –...

You may have heard rumblings about an outbreak of flu and gastroenteritis in France. What’s happening, and should you and...

Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie Thuir is many things: a proud part of Catalan country; home of the famous Caves Byrrh; and an...

January is often a time where we make big plans for the year ahead. We recalibrate after the Christmas break...

MGM, the leading alpine property developer, had a brilliant year. Not only did they launch numerous new developments, but they...

Every year new words and phrases are added to modern languages, often starting as slang and portmanteaux until they are...

  Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur First things first: Vence is not to be confused with its next-door neighbour Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the better-known...

The FrenchEntrée Property Team answers your questions Q. We’ve made enquiries with several estate agents in Languedoc, but they don’t...

Once again, Britons have topped the number of foreign buyers in France, despite the growing uncertainty surrounding Brexit… British buyers...

It may only be the beginning of January, but the strikes in France are currently on their 40th day. We...

Corrèze has a rich medieval past with evidence of these times to be found throughout Correze's towns and villages.

A group of volunteers offer support to the bereaved or the terminally ill and their families...

For those wondering about the chances of getting a mortgage in France after Brexit, you can still get a 20-year...

A “deserted” village in Haute-Saône is selling 24 vacant homes, derelict apartments and empty shops for a song in a...

A Breton harbour scene at Saint-Brieuc on Brittany’s justly celebrated Côtes-d’Armor Annaliza Davis reveals why this idyllic area of France,...

Christmas is over and we are now poised on the brink of a new decade. What happened in France during...

If you own property in France you should to be aware of the rules around ‘domicile’. Daniel (Dan) Harris, Head of International and Cross-Border at Stone King LLP, explains why.

Last week brought us big news across the globe, leaving some people empowered and others devastated. From impeachment proceedings in...

When planning your move to France you will find that lots of rules and regulations are a little bit different...

Gîte businesses Property investors from northern Europe are attracted to this area by the reasonable prices and the wide variety...

Cows outnumber people in the rolling countryside of Limousin, making it the perfect spot for Britons in search of a...

Which of these urban beauties on Paris’s doorstep, both with wonderful green spaces, would you pick? Yvelines For a right...

Six years ago, David Reid and Kate Wilde quit the UK for Provence. With a flair for design, they set...

Having bought an abbey in Burgundy on a whim, Tanith and Clive Cummings were met with a petition from angry...

In this week’s news update, we’re taking a look at the latest headlines from around France. What has happened since...

Our experts reveal their top property search tips to help you find your new home in France… Knowing where you...