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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

France’s most celebrated flying saucer sighting On the afternoon of 8 January, Renato Nicolaï had what can only be described as a close encounter with a UFO. Monsieur Nicolaï’s account (which you can ...

An exquisite pleasure had invaded my senses.” This the reaction in Proust’s Swann’s Way to the taste of madeleine crumbs in his cup of tea. He embarks on a reverie and remembers the happy times he had ...

If you are a resident or plan on becoming one, there are two main ways of accessing the healthcare system. If you are retired and have made all necessary National Insurance contributions in the UK, or ...

Well-known due to its appearance on Escape to the Chateau DIY, the magnificent Château de Saugé in Deux Sèvres is on the market with Leggett Immobilier The château has been recently restored to a high ...

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 ...

Move over, Lascaux – there’s another exciting cave replica stealing the limelight in 2022. A faithful reproduction of the Grotte Cosquer, which now lies 37 metres below sea level in the Mediterranean, ...

This beautiful stone-built property is located in the picturesque village of Belvès, just a short distance from the renowned medieval town of Monpazier in the Dordogne. The home offers two bedrooms ...