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  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...

From Aquitaine’s top buying hotspots to house-hunting dos and don’ts, Madeline Aveson-Gruber reveals how to find the perfect home in...

The FrenchEntrée Property Team answer more of your frequently asked questions

A Move in the Right Direction Relocating abroad is not rocket science, but it does take planning. Tim Davies runs...

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

Strong Basque Influences Cuisine in this département is heavily influenced by Basque culture. You’d be advised to start off with...

Welcome to sunflower country! In July, witness the fields around you transform into glorious oceans of yellow, creating the perfect backdrop for a scenic stroll or bike ride.

Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a...

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

Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market – and secure a...

This rural department of Pays de la Loire is characterised by wide open fields providing ample room for cattle to...

from Philippe Mouchel This recipe from renowned Melbourne chef Philippe Mouchel is an ode to his home of Normandy, featuring...

The International and Cross-Border team at solicitors Stone King LLP give an overview of the documents that you will be...

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

Carolyn Westbrook is a designer known for her love of French interiors and in her  book Through the French Door,...

The ancient province of Quercy is truly ‘a land that time forgot’, where you will find, hidden away in sleepy...

Discover Samoëns Finding a holiday home which appeals throughout the year can sometimes be a struggle, especially when it comes...

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

There’s nothing like a jaunt around France’s many parcs naturels régionaux especially in summer. Next time you’re in the vicinity,...

  Charlotte Macdonald, an associate in the international and cross border team at UK law firm Stone King LLP, explains...

Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team, sets out a number of scenarios that...

Beautiful Houses for Big Occasions Whether for a great summer holiday, team conference or a great celebration, Special Villas offers...

The French Country Cottages – Les Chouettes is nestled in the cinglet of the Dordogne River, in the Perigord Noir...

Nearly 30 years since she left her native United States for the sun-dappled shores of the Riviera, Lanie Goodman tells...

This mostly rural, relatively little-explored region abutting Switzerland is best known for its cheese and charcuterie yet boasts a unique...

Serves 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Resting time: 1 hour This first-course salad is a marriage of diverse ingredients associated...

The numbers of foreign owned properties in France have escalated steeply since the early 2000s. In fact, the over subscription...

  Patrice Bertrand meets three expats who realised their dream of owning a vineyard in the south of France –...

Serves 4 to 5 4 x 350g duck breasts from fattened ducks 500g baby potatoes 25g salted butter 3 shallots,...

With bills going up and the exchange rate to take into consideration, buying a property in France that can double...

In the pretty and petit hilltop village of Montreuil-sur-Mer, something foodie is afoot… Janine Marsh meets a British expat who...

Comté cheese has been produced in the Massif du Jura region of France for over 1,000 years, using only organic Montbéliarde...

  It’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how...

When Barbara de Nicolaÿ came to live at the Château du Lude, creating the magnificent gardens helped her adjust to...

Situated off the west coast of France, the island of Oléron is accessible via Marennes in mainland Charente-Maritime. Not surprisingly, seafood is the main culinary delight found in this beautiful outpost on the Atlantic, but that’s certainly not all...

Carolyn Westbrook is a huge fan of the classic French style of interior design. Here she reveals the Parisian source...

Every region of France has a unique personality and Alsace is no different: more pork is consumed here than anywhere else in the country, fried carp and chips is the norm and its speciality foods have a distinctly German flavour.

The Infantes tell FrenchEntrée how they transformed a beautiful stone mas in the Vaucluse into a tranquil, relaxed-looking home for...

1 – River of dreams The mighty river that gives the region its name stretches from its source in the...

The distinct lack of grapes on most wine labels can be a real barrier for novices. French bottles often display...

Once you’ve narrowed down your search area, you can book appointments to view the properties you have selected either through your property finder or with the French estate agents directly. Before you set out on your property inspection trip, here are some top tips to make the most of the time and funds at your disposal.

We consider the best reasons to buy in these neighbouring areas jostling for position in the sunny south of France…...