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NATURAL HABITAT

When a one-year sabbatical turned into a permanent move and career change, artist Kate Merritt found new inspiration in Paris where she now lives with her young family, she tells Alison Weeks

True Colours

Dotted with fairytale towns and villages, a unique history and an impressive wine route, Alsace is a feast for the senses, as Peter Stewart finds

Meals on wheels

No need to go into town – when you live in one of France’s small rural communes the shops come to you on wheels, says Janine Marsh

A local's view

American photographer Helena Woods lives with her husband Alex in Strasbourg where she captures engagements and special family moments on camera

Twist of FATE

In a little-known part of Pays de la Loire there is a prevalence of mysterious churches with twisted spires. Alison Hughes delves into history to discover the reasons why

Voyage South

When Jon and Mel Alport left Cambridgeshire for a new life in Aude they couldn’t bear to be parted from their vintage river boat Bella Mia which was always going to come with them, as Greg Cook finds out

VITAMIN SEA

An unassuming town in Loire-Atlantique, between river and ocean, makes the perfect base for a family holiday by the sea, as Sophie Gardner-Roberts reveals

GUIDE TO: CURRENT AFFAIRS

Getting under the surface of your new community in France and keeping up to date with national and regional news is just a few reads, listens and clicks away, says Catharine Higginson

MARCILHAC-SUR-CÉLÉ

A walk through this tiny town, the pearl of the Célé valley, is one of quiet contemplation and awe-inspiring nature, discovers Alex Green

Life is a roller coaster

Celebrating history, science, botany and with some hairraising rides, France’s theme parks are great for families, thrill seekers and those with a holiday business who want to attract guests, as Brigitte Nicolas finds

HAUTES-PYRÉNÉES

Take a walk on the wilder side of France with Janet Brice

A LAW UNTO ITSELF

It’s important to understand the complexities of inheritance law when it comes to planning the succession of your French estate, as Matthew Cameron explains

France's FAIRY QUEEN

Eric Bryan reveals how life is stranger than fiction as he looks beyond the stone bust of a French woman hidden among the foliage of an Honfleur garden

OUR dream home

You expect to find charm and colour in Alsace and that’s exactly what you get from this pretty three-bedroom house, says Brigitte Nicolas

Cream of the CROP

Helen Parkinson delights in the buzz of the harvest at one of Burgundy’s finest wine châteaux

A CLEAN SWEEP

From coffee-loving globetrotter to enterprising chimney sweep in Vienne, Kristian Jennings has already been on quite a journey and he’s still only 22. Vicky Leigh finds out more about his new venture and why his parents couldn’t be happier to have a boomerang child

Burgundy's SUNNY SIDE

The vineyards of the Mâconnais, in the south of Burgundy, offer the region’s best value bottles and its warmest welcome, says Dominic Rippon

BAISE BOATING

A self-drive cruising trip is a slow and steady way to enjoy the very best of the French countryside. Lara Dunn discovers the waterways of Lot-et-Garonne

Time to recalibrate...

As the Earl and Countess of Devon prepare for some extended family time to recharge their batteries Stateside, SHARON GOBLE meets them to talk Megxit, Mayflower 400 and all things Powderham

Inspired by Mayflower

The 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower is inspiring a lot of creative projects, discovers SU CARROLL

Town of treasures

CATHERINE COURTENAY rediscovers a rich history and encounters more modern treasures in the town where she grew up

Exaltation ascending

James Chubb is a naturalist, writer and broadcaster currently working as a Nature Reserves Manager for East Devon

Towering achievements

SARAH KERR, author of The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide, takes us on a journey around Devon’s most magnificent maritime landmarks

Ancient ways and aviation

An East Devon walk where SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE finds history and the modern day rubbing shoulders

PEOPLE-POWERED PINTS

Launched through a crowdfunding campaign, a seaside town’s microbrewery is proudly serving top quality beer to the locals, as CATHERINE COURTENAY discovers

Doing their bit

Enjoy a day out and do your bit for the planet. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out how Devon’s attractions are pulling together to reduce plastic waste

Riding down Black Jack Street

Author Cynthia Jefferies draws on the impact of the Civl War on Cirencester – and the role played by Thomas Chayne – in her latest novel

A look into THE BOX

Plymouth’s magnificent new museum opens this spring. SU CARROLL looks inside The Box…

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Whether you’re looking for a week in the sun or a multi-destination month, Julia O’Driscoll is here to help plan your honeymoon

Jenny Wheatley's Journey

An exhibition of work by renowned British painter Jenny Wheatley is coming to Stow-on-the-Wold this month