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Diary Of A Move

Being pregnant and giving birth in France has been a very positive experience, says a tired but very happy Fiona Flint as she introduces baby Calan

The Future Is Orange

March is here and Sue Bradley is busy adding a spot of saintly virtue to her vegetable patch and tidying up her borders

The Need For Speed

New government investment could make slow internet access a thing of the past in France, which is good news for homeowners, as Bob Elliott explains

Dream Property...

Every so often we come across a French property that knocks us for six. This month, Vicky Leigh is charmed by a converted chapel in Haute-Garonne.

Pot Luck

Look forward to scrumptious potato salads by planting Belle de Fontenay tubers this month. Sue Bradley discovers the origins of this Parisian speciality

LozèRe: Peace And Quiet

It was the tranquillity and natural beauty of the cévennes national park that attracted one dutch family to start a new life in lozère, as stephanie sheldrake finds out.

My Seine-Maritime - A Local's View

In 2003 Lynn and Duncan Birtles moved from Kent to a small village in Seine-Maritime where they run a B&B in a former watermill. Lynn gives the low-down on the department she and her husband call home.

Creative Thinking

Renovating a 19th-century house in Charente proved all the more challenging on a very tight budget, yet David Carr and Lane Hunt have managed to achieve some very big changes, as Gillian Harvey finds out.

Style And Substance

Elizabeth and her husband David spent three years transforming a ruin in Provence into a treasured family holiday home, and the end result is every inch the quintessential French property dream, as Vicky Leigh discovers.

Open Gardens: Lot-Et-Garonne

Member of France’s Open Gardens scheme, John Massey shares what grows best in his south-west garden.

Future Proof

Spurred on by the Brexit vote, Charles Timoney is now on his way to becoming a fully fledged French citizen after more than three decades in France. Here he shares his experiences of applying for la nationalité française

Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

Having fallen in love with the Pyrénées, Penny and Andy Walker share their passion for this unspoilt dramatic landscape by running adventure holidays. Gillian Harvey finds out more

Escape to the country

With its temperate climate and lush green landscape, Ardèche was the perfect place for Franco-British couple Jeremy and Marie-Noëlle to retire. They tell about their bellevie.

Breton Beauty

As well as its unspoilt coastline, the peaceful department of Morbihan boasts delightful waterways, ancient forests, historic towns and pretty villages.

Vegging Out

Being vegetarian in France hasn’t always been an easy choice. But things are gradually starting to change, with an increase in vegetarian and vegan restaurants and more meat-free options appearing on the menus.

Unexpected Pleasures

Home to mountains, valleys, lakes and vineyards, Jura’s natural beauty will take your breath away. Stephanie Sheldrake explores one of France's hidden treasures.

The Living France Guide To Finding Job

For many people moving to France, earning a living is a key consideration. Kate McNally gives an overview of the job market and offers advice on how to find employment in France