France is the cradle of luxury. From the ateliers of Paris to the historic maisons of Lyon and Grasse, it is home to brands ...

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 ...

Gassin, like most communities on this peninsula, has remained loyal to its viticulture. This supports the environment as well as the local economy. In the crystalline soil the vines, protected by the ...

He made his name as the original Captain Poldark but a move to Tarn and a diabetes diagnosis led the actor to add cookbook writing to his CV “It was love at first sight and within five hours of ...

How did a simple black cat become emblematic of Montmartre’s golden age? Its haughty gaze seems to follow you across the room; no, this isn’t the Mona Lisa, but another glossy-haired subject of a ...

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 ...

This detached house is in need of cosmetic updating, but offers 3 bedrooms and is right in the centre of Saint-Caradec-Trégomel. On the market with Notaires ...

Fishing business? Wellness retreat? Holiday park or secluded swimming spot? How would you enjoy a French property with its own lake? Here are eight lakeside houses on the market in France for between ...

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 ...

Here we take a look at the most affordable and most expensive departments in each region. Whether you’re looking for a spacious family home, potential for gites, or just want to make sure you’re ...

Brush up your human anatomy vocabulary and expand your knowledge of French idioms at the same time ...

Want to move furniture, household appliances, DIY materials or tools to France? Here are the new post-Brexit rules on French customs duty and tax With Covid restrictions still preventing Brits from ...