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My frugal France

Staying warm and dry during a frosty French winter can be costly but Laura Harley has found some clever ways to keep her heating bills under control

MOVING WITH PURPOSE

Former professional dancer Lizzie Mapstone has moved with her family to Nouvelle-Aquitaine and now runs yoga retreats in Dordogne and teaches fitness classes in Lot-et-Garonne, she tells Brigitte Nicolas.

LOVE actually

France has long been associated with l’amour and with Valentine’s Day almost upon us, Catherine Cooper asks six couples how they found love in one of the world’s most romantic countries

Heart of gold

If you love fine wine, impressive history and vibrant café culture, Côted’Or has them all, finds Peter Stewart.

Good taste

Winter calls for hearty French food in sublime surroundings. Paola Westbeek sets out to discover some of the nation’s favourite dishes and where best to enjoy them

A whole new ball game

From building a family home in Hossegor to opening a mini-golf course in the town, former city trader Toby Morgan isn’t letting the grass grow under his feet – and he’s not finished yet, as Catharine Higginson discovers

A local's view

Tracy Thurling and her husband Vic moved near Beaune 13 years ago where Tracy runs private guided tours helping visitors discover the wine and history of Burgundy.

Spoonful Of Sugar

Pastry chef Molly Wilkinson has a passion for French pâtisserie and a flair for decoration that took her from Dallas, Texas to Île-de-France, Brigitte Nicolas learns

You Say Tomato

Salad days may still be a long way off, but the beginning of the year is a good time to think about tomatoes, says Sue Bradley, who’s also busy shredding her Christmas tree

Surf's Up

If you, or your offspring, are passionate about surf culture, France is the perfect location – home to some of Europe’s top surfing destinations, as Lucy Parford finds out

Wordly Wise

All their married life, Rupert and Dagmar have been moving around the world for Rupert’s work, spending time in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Fashion Conscious

Vanessa Howard and William McDonald have created a vintage fashion museum at their home in Dordogne to give their gîte business a cutting edge, as Vicky Leigh learns

Guide To: Setting Up An Association In France

Joining a club in your local area can be a great way to meet people and make new friends in France, or perhaps you’re keen to start your own? Kate McNally explains the rules and regulations

Coasting Along

With a dramatic pink granite coastline, historical towns and seaside resorts, Brittany’s Côtes-d’Armor is a beautiful and friendly department, as Janine Marsh discovers

Come Dine With Me

Hosting your own celebration? Interior designer Carla Heyworth lays a dinner table perfect for any occasion and shares some French styling inspiration for your home

Circle Of Friends

Moving to an area of France where you have no personal connections can be daunting, but can also provide a great opportunity to make new friends, as Gillian Harvey finds out

High Hopes

As Francesca and Paul Eyre reach their own milestone of 25 years in Morzine, the couple reflect on a quarter of a century spent in the French Alps and share some of the many highlights with Karen Tait

Changing Of The Gard

From Gard’s beautiful hilltop villages, its dramatic rivers and valleys, to the remarkable Roman history. On our 30th birthday, Brigitte Nicolas lists 30 reasons to live in department number 30

Pride Of Provence

With chic cities, wild mountain vistas, dramatic coastal landscapes and a rich and varied history, Bouches-du-Rhône offers the best of both rural and urban living, as Lara Dunn discovers

An Inspector Calls

When Mike and Joss Tucker and their two sons moved to Ariège to start a new life in France, they didn’t expect to be welcoming straight-talking hotelier Alex Polizzi to their home a few years later, they tell Lucy Parford

Home Away From Home

How can you maximise the potential of your holiday let in France and make it stand out from the crowd? Laura Habgood explains the benefits of making the most of the internet and social media

A Sterling Effort

Do your research now and it will pay dividends in the long run, says Josh Jeffery as he shares his tips for saving money on your currency transfers in 2018

Power To The People

If you own a property in France, it’s worth thinking about who will manage it should anything happen to you in the future, as Dan Harris explains

'Every Time The Digger Went In, More Rocks Came Out. They Became The Basis For The Garden Design'

We moved to France 13 years ago, into a typical stone house on a plot of 7,500 m2 on the Vienne river.

Rosy Glow

Many plant cultivars have French names, but the history of these associations is not always known. Sue Bradley finds out more about the girl behind the Ghislaine de Féligonde rose

A Little Goes A Long Way

The Shed was very small but I just knew it had potential if we extended it a while.

Gironde: Where The Heart Is

Having lived in Gironde for some 40 years, American expat Carol de Montrichard Dalléas enjoys everything that life in France offers, as Stephanie Sheldrake finds out.

Haute-Savoie: Going All Out

With soaring Alpine peaks, verdant valleys and serene lakes bordered by elegant towns, Haute-Savoie is a haven for all who adore the great outdoors, as Caroline Bishop discovers.

Second Nature

In the 1960s Ardèche attracted the nature-loving French hippy set, but today, Kate McNally discovers that its diversity of landscapes are now beguiling and seducing visitors from across the world

King and Queen of the castle

Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel Adoree swapped their east London flat for a romantic château in the Loire Valley. But bringing the 18th-century property into the 21st century wasn’t always the fairy-tale story it would seem, as Catriona Burns discovers.