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

I’m often asked if living in a large castle as a tiny team of two can be lonely, especially in the quieter off-season in rural France. It’s true to say that running a château can sometimes be a lone ...

Selling point, somewhere to cool off, or a place to make happy memories – pools are a must for many buyers in France – Julia French has the lowdown on installation… A swimming pool is a considerable ...

Choosing to work in the UK but live in France can be a great option although it can be complicated to organise. Suzanne Ferrell of RIFT (remaininfrance.fr) – a nonprofit association offering free and ...

It’s over 200 years since the Peugeot brothers set up their steel business in a small village in eastern France. Jon Bryant charts the history of the car-maker that became a national treasure… It was ...

Whether it’s a large island spanning two departments, such as Corsica, or a more remote windswept haven, such as Ouessant off the coast of Brittany, the Hexagon offers a slice of island living for all ...

Lavoirs were installed in every French village in the 18th century and these public laundry facilities were as much about community as they were about cleanliness, writes Victoria Gibson Washing ...

It may be best known for its stunning wild landscapes and outdoor activities but Lara Dunn finds out there’s plenty more to enjoy here in the middle of France Named after the River Corrèze that runs ...

Enter the enchanting world of Claude Monet and his fellow artists as Carolyn Boyd visits the sites associated with the Impressionist movement… As I walk beneath the limestone giants, the swoosh of the ...

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 ...

France’s newest additions to the Unesco World Heritage List join an already impressive roll call of French monuments and locations, finds Joanna Leggett From the Taj Mahal to Australia’s Great Barrier ...

Author Gillian Harvey moved to France with her husband in 2009, but it took the writing of her new book to reawaken the love she felt for her adopted home As I sip my coffee, I look out of the French ...