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, ...

Some years ago during a family camping holiday in the south of France, my then six-year-old son asked me a question I’ll never forget. Clutching an empty jar of green beans for recycling, I was trying ...

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 ...

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.

This alluring landscape of Eze has long inspired writers and painters. The philosopher Frederich Nietzsche found inspiration in his famous ‘Thus spoke Zaranthustra‘ by climbing the steep mountain path ...

Bargain Properties: 15 French houses on the market for under €50,000 ...

If you are planning to retire in France, you’ve made a good choice, it’s the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Most people rely on their pensions to cover their living expenses, and it’s ...

It all began in the early 1980s in the village of Collonges-la-Rouge, a triumph of red sandstone in deepest Corrèze. The rural exodus and threat of destruction to the village’s rich heritage gave ...

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 ...

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 ...

A long-time Guide favourite, Manoir d’Hautegente is a welcoming and peaceful retreat that’s been owned by the same family for over 300 years. Today, the hotel is run by the latest family member, ...

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 ...