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I have now been a buyer’s agent in Southern Dordogne close to 4 years and this means of course that I have visited many, many properties ...
Properties with sailing and skiing on the doorstep
will appeal to British buyers, predicts developer. New holiday homes approved in four locations around Lake Annecy, in the foothills of the Alps...
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The Chèque emploi service universel (CESU) scheme is designed to simplify the formalities for private individuals to hire domestic help or other jobs related to the home ...
If you are French tax resident, you will also be considered “domiciled” in France for inheritance purposes and your worldwide estate will be subject to French inheritance rules and taxes ...
The Tarn now has its own cancer support group as part of CSF Sud de France, on hand to offer advice and support to anyone in the Anglophone community who is touched by cancer whether it is as a patient, friend, family or bereaved. All English speaking people are welcomed.
Whether you are moving permanently to France or have bought a holiday home, you will be confronted with the challenge of living between two currencies.
Vaucluse is known as the Garden of France, whose products can be found all over the world: Cavaillon melons, Carpentras strawberries, Monts de Venasque cherries, Piolenc garlic, Muscat grapes from Ventoux, Apt fruit confit…
Award-winning designer James Besson takes clues from nature to perfect a man-made landscape.
Award-winning designer James Besson shows us how a garden can thrive in an unlikely setting in the south of France.
Join the thousands of Brits living out their relaxing dream deep in the French countryside, but protect your money ...
In our continuing series of delicious recipes using a seasonal star ingredient, for January British chef in France, Chris Lacey, rustles up a quick Menu Rapide and a slower A La Carte dish with tasty raclette cheese
Home to the country's 'gastronomic capital', Lyon, as well as famous Alpine resorts such as Méribel and Chambéry, the Rhône-Alpes region has plenty to offer in the way of hearty, traditional dishes, as well as innovative Michelin quality menus.
The region is well-known for its Comté cheese and 'yellow wine', but other local specialities like smoked ham and cherry jam help make any trip to Franche-Comté a real voyage of gastronomic discovery.
A recipe from the book Memories of Gascony by legendary French Chef Pierre Koffman (see the reader offer within).
Twinkling lights, shiny stars and festive candles. Time to dust down the Christmas decorations and prepare the house for the holidays...
Ever wondered what the difference is between ‘Béarnaise’ and ‘Périgordine’ sauces? Ever had to ask a waiter and then struggled to understand the complicated response?
Here are some key things to keep in mind, collated from estate agents and property experts across France...
Our pick of the best events this region has to offer, onion festivals (fête de l'oignon) and Christmas markets (Marché de Noel) included. Find out what's on in Autun, Auxonne, Beaune, Bèze, Dijon, Nuits-Saints-Georges...
Specialities like Cendré d'Olivet (a cow's milk cheese) and Pithiviers (a sweet puff pastry pie) take their names from the places where they are produced. But did you know that the famous French tarte tatin also originated here?
From Amboise and Bourges to Tours and Vierzon, the Centre boasts a wide variety of music concerts, sporting events and festivals celebrating local heritage and gastronomy - something for everyone.
