From the gardens I survey the layers of terracotta-tiled rooves of Eze village below, its narrow cobbled streets designed to preserve shaded areas to help withstand the summer heat. During the 12th ...

Two days before the Armistice in 1918, a French soldier died in Paris. He had been discharged two years earlier with a head wound and although the shrapnel lodged in his skull left him in pain, it was ...

The Dordogne is widely recognised as one of France’s many beautiful regions, known for its history spanning the centuries and named for its eponymous river. Half way between the Loire Valley and the ...

In France there is a president and a prime minister, a National Assembly and a Senate and elections are held in two rounds. Confused? Here’s our quick guide to the French political system The ...

Learning French Christmas terms and phrases can add a delightful touch to your festive celebrations, whether you’re visiting France or simply embracing the French holiday spirit. General Christmas ...

The oldest monument in Paris is being restored this year. The 23-metre-tall Egyptian granite monolith has been situated on the Place de la Concorde since 1836. Scaffolding was erected around the ...

Dreaming of turning a neglected old French property into your perfect home? Here are the average costs to help you plan Even with careful planning, renovation costs and timescales can often spiral out ...

The new six-part series starring Sally Lindsay, who played Shelley Unwin in long-running ITV soap Coronation Street, is shown on Saturday evening at 9pm on Channel 5. Get ready to channel your inner ...

Spurred on by TV shows such as Escape to the Chateau and Chateau DIY, Brits have long lusted after affordable fairytale properties in France. Now it seems the French too are buying into the shoestring ...

In the south of France, this charming town criss-crossed by the River Sorgue, with its lovely old waterwheels, is known as the Venice of Provence. It’s also famous for its antiques shops and large ...

Who doesn’t love a bargain property? Whether in Charente, Occitanie, Brittany or Normandy, these cheap houses are for sale in some of the most popular spots in France. Some require renovation while ...

Looking for a romantic old château or grand family home to restore or refurbish in France? These renovation projects are all on the market for less than €500,000. €59,000, Pyrénées-Orientales With its ...