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Bond With France
With a licence to thrill James Bond fans, Chloe Govan goes househunting in the film locations immortalised by the spy who loved France
Sarlat stardust
Just 20 minutes from Sarlat-la-Caneda, this tastefully restored home reflects the glory of the Périgord Noir capital, says Ruth Wood
The money column
The ‘B’ word is back! Laura Parsons explains how to protect your money as we near the end of Brexit transition
Nature's harmony
A renovated farmhouse in Lot-et-Garonne could be perfect for those hearing the call of the wild, discovers Brigitte Nicolas
Main event
Buying a holiday home near a popular annual event could guarantee you a beautiful setting and some extra cash, finds Hannah Evans
Hauss style
Joanna Leggett learns all about Georges-Eugène Haussmann – the man who designed the Paris that we know and love
Architect's diary
It’s all in a week’s work for France-based Neil Vesma
Write on the edge
When it comes to life in west Brittany, author Wendy Mewes has been there, done that, written the guidebook
A year like no other
So much for spring cleaning — property manager Mary Hall explains how 2020 has thrown a spanner in the works for second home owners
A law unto themselves
Why is French law so different to the law in England and Wales? It all goes back to William, Henry and Napoleon, explains Alan Field
From Dream To Reality
Life happens when you make other plans, says Cynthia Spillman, who has completed the renovation of her Nice apartment during the Covid pandemic
Moving With The Times
Gary Burke reflects on the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 on the removals industry and how they are shaping the moving to France market
Provincial CHARM
Rescuing and restoring old French houses is a passion of interior designer Gerard Conway, as Johanna Thornycroft discovers
In other words
Hannah Evans explores some of the regions of France where regional languages are still spoken and being preserved by local communities
Green with envy
In part two Vicky Leigh explores the top five locations in a ranking of the best cities to live in if you’re keen to answer the ‘appel du vert’
By the book
Former ‘bouquiniste’ Sally White remembers buying an apartment near her riverside stall in Paris 60 years ago
Smell the roses
Carolyn Reynier heads for Loiret to explore two charming ‘Petites Cités de Caractère’
Work of art-isan
There’s an art to finding a good artisan in France, as Rosie Ellis explains, and ways to ensure they’re qualified to do the work you’ve hired them to do
As good as new
If you’re thinking of buying a new property off-plan in France, Clint Goffin van Aken outlines what you need to know
Architect's diary
It’s all in a week’s work for France-based Neil Vesma
Sociably distanced
A French country home is the dream for many and never more so than now. Space, clean air and low population density all wrapped up in stunning countryside. What’s not to like? asks Julie Savill
The stuff of dreams
In two decades selling French property, Peter Elias has seen many changes, mostly for the better, and has helped hundreds of clients achieve their dreams
Well connected
Fast broadband is becoming more readily available in France and providers are making life much easier for home and gîte owners, says Andrew Holford
Nature's finest
Stunning landscapes, thriving wildlife and community spirit abound in the Chartreuse mountains, writes Penelope Setubal
Riding the storm
Hotelier and industry consultant, Tim Bell, gives an inside view into how small accommodation providers in France have been coping and adapting during the recent global turmoil
My dream home
A luxurious apartment in a converted historic building by the River Vienne ticks all the boxes for Dunia El Fadel
Maritime paradise
If you’re looking for sea views away from the Côte d’Azur, Sète in Hérault offers excellent coastal living, finds Carolyn Reynier
Green with envy
Can you buy in a French city and still answer the ‘appel du vert’? Vicky Leigh looks at the locations that strike the perfect balance between urban and rural living
Greener grass of home
Writer Gillian Harvey moved to rural France in search of a quieter life – too quiet, in fact, so the family relocated to a town… and then again to the outskirts of a town! And they’ve never been happier
Architect's diary
It’s all in a week’s work for France-based Neil Vesma