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This beautiful part of France is home to some of the most spectacular properties in Europe, but you can also pick up a bargain. Its proximity to the Channel ports and Paris also make Sarthe an ideal location.
Extensive details of Fontenay le Comte and surrounding area The south-east Vendee has been a popular destination for house-hunters for...
If you’ve ever thought of renting your French home out to guests or wondered what it’s like to be a...
Felicity worked in the charity sector for many years of her life, and in particular she feels very strongly about supporting a global disaster relief charity on her death.
Claire and Peter Jackson were over the moon to find their dream house in sunny Languedoc. They’ve lavished love and attention on it and have exciting plans for its – and their – future
At this time of year, we’re looking forward to warm and hearty meals like those enjoyed in the mountainous Savoie department. Traditional Savoyard cuisine owes much to the special breeds of cattle grazing in the Alps.
Beef cheeks are available from good butchers. You can also use brisket, short ribs or oxtails for this daube, all of which have a wonderful gelatinous quality. Wagyu beef, although rather extravagant, gives an amazing depth of flavour.
Gorgeous châteaux, pretty riverside towns, and a climate that’s never too hot and never too cold – it’s no wonder Brits have been beating a path to the Loire Valley since medieval times, says Dominic Bliss
A historic town nestled between the mountain peaks of Haute-Savoie and the north-western bank of Europe’s purest natural lake, Annecy is an idyllic setting.
Brittany Ferries, now the leading maritime carrier on the western and central Channel, was founded in 1972 by Alexis Gourvennec and a group of fellow Breton farmers who wanted to export their cauliflowers and artichokes to the UK.
We head to Aquitaine in southwest France, where two départements reign supreme…
From Languedoc to Provence, Patrice Bertrand reveals what it takes to realise your dream of making wine in the sun....
Champagne is a world famous wine, but the gastronomic heritage of Champagne-Ardenne is comparatively unknown. So look out for these local specialities, each one ideally married to the region’s bubbly booze...
Annaliza Davis discovers that the French Alps offer not only some of the best skiing in Europe but varied landscapes...
Top Tip – Thinking of opening a gîte? Find an area that will generate income all year round, not just...
Legendary French chef Pierre Koffmann waxes lyrical about his idyllic childhood in Gascony. In this exclusive extract from his book 'Memories of Gascony' he recalls the place of duck and goose on the family menu and how his beloved grandmother prepared her own confit.
Looking for stunning views and a warm climate? The ancient fishing port of Marseillan offers this and more
Les Bon Voisins run through the common pitfalls of holiday lets and share handy tips to maximise rental income and...
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
We propose a toast to Marne, where grapes are grown and both red and white wines flow! From coq au vin de Bouzy, to chocolate liqueurs, this departement’s delicacies are inextricably linked to the fruit of its vines.
A smart and sought-after Belle-Époque spa destination, Évian-les-Bains stands proudly on the southern shore of Lake Geneva and benefits from a year-round tourist trade
By making the lifestyle choice to live in France, you will want to make the most of what this country...
We’ve discussed in this series of articles about management of property in France, many aspects of the thought and care...
French goat’s cheese – called chèvre – is a winning ingredient all year round. Here Sophie Wright presents some of...
From the trendiest cities and up-and-coming student towns to a sought-after Alpine resort, we get to the heart of France’s...
THE INS AND OUTS OF THE FRENCH TAX SYSTEM Major tax reforms are being rolled out this year, making France...
The Highs and Lows of Currency Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the...
Reblochon is made in the Savoie region of southern France using cows’ milk. It’s rich, fruity and nutty with a...
Dominic Bliss looks at the world of French spirits and raises a glass to their place in the country’s social...
Seafood is extremely popular in French cuisine and whether you are shopping at the supermarket, browsing a local market or...
When you hear the name Burgundy it conjures up most of all the fabulous wines that make the area so...
Property developer Fiona Jones on her four-year restoration of the Chateau du Masgelier, a 12th-century Limousin gem… Situated on a...
Well-known as ‘the garden of France’, Pays de la Loire is the place for fresh produce. But with its rivers...
Late summer and early autumn is often the busiest time of the year for buyers of second homes in France...
An Agreement in Principle Why it pays to get your application for a French mortgage sorted out before hunting for...
The Wilkinsons used their aesthetic talents and exquisite taste to return a dilapidated farmhouse in the south of France to...
The first time Donna Critcher clapped eyes on Château Saint Michel, she knew she had to have it. Two years...
Rope-grown mussels steamed with Roquefort cheese, white wine, garlic, parsley and bacon lardons. This simple but tasteful dish has a...
The ‘Pink City’ is a well-established culinary centre, one which boasts famous specialities that range from cassoulet and Toulouse sausages...
Sun, Ski and Sand Over 300 days of sunshine a year, glorious mountain resorts, welcoming beaches and plenty of rental...
For the latest on travelling with pets see our article on Pets and Pet Passports post-Brexit. Make sure your passport...
There is more than a bridge linking Deauville with Trouville. Both villages on Normandy’s lovely Côte Fleurie have a...
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Spanish Pyrénées in the South-West of France is the Pays Basque and it...
Provence has triggered many a creative impulse. Patrice Bertrand meets two expats who have drawn on art, and the local...
Rupert Springfield and Franck van der Hooft fell in love with the Dordogne one summer, there and then making...
Being aware of the costs when selling a property is important. Aspects such as agent’s fees and legal costs should...
We talk to Anna Congratel who, alongside her husband Abel, worked for 15 years to gradually turn a spectacular 19th-century...
Tensions are rising within the UK Government and doubts are persisting over Prime Minster Theresa May’s ability to deliver Brexit....
Bénédicte and Phil Apple left gloomy Britain behind to convert an old mill house in Provence into an idyllic haven....
We head to the green heart of southwest France, where two departments reign supreme… Lot Named after its defining river, the...