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Impress your friends with this seriously delicious dish with step-by-step instructions by French-born Masterchef contestant Annie McKenzie.
One of the most sought-after property spots in the word, a home in the Côte d'Azur represents the epitome of the sunshine lifestyle.
In this detailed step-by-step description, we follow the development of a new-build from an empty plot to the approval of the building plans.
It is becoming increasingly popular to purchase a plot of land in order to build your own property. This article guides you through your options ...
You’ve found the love of your life and want to get married in France? Or perhaps you are looking to...
An increasingly popular spot for foreign buyers looking for great value, the Limousin is quite the place if you are looking for tranquil country living.
Once again France comes out on top as the number one most visited tourist destination in the world.
Mortgage rates in France have hit a new historical low - the lowest ever in 70 years.
That Was the Week That Was… Most of you will have some contact with holidaymakers in France during the summer,...
Have you thought about how much tax you will pay in France when you sell shares and other investments? There have been a number of tax reforms ...
French law expert Sarah Bright Thomas takes a close look at the divorce law in France and also examines how it can affect property and other financial issues for both parties.
His move to Paris at the age of 22 marked the start of a lifetime love affair with l’Hexagone and French cuisine...
Thinking of buying a property in Gascony? We've prepared an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
Lifelong Francophile Amanda Walsh tells us about her family’s hard-won new life in the southwestern idyll of the Charente-Maritime...
Want to invite more birds, butterflies, and bees into your garden? Here are the plants and flowers that will encourage biodiversity ...
Out of This World The astronomical clock (horloge astronomique) at Cathédrale Saint Pierre in Beauvais attracts a paying audience five times per...
In France, there are specific building regulations regarding accessibility and disabilities laws. Here’s what you need to know. We received...
France has some truly outstanding modernist and contemporary architecture, not just public buildings but also private dwellings. Many represent excellent value for money as they provide large, light, airy living spaces plus the bonus of living in an extraordinary, unique environment and a piece of architectural history.
The tax authorities make available online the French land registry plans known as the "cadastre" ...
These local specialities provide a real insight into the place they are produced. Ingredients like chestnuts and citrus fruits crop up time and time again... as do names like fiadone and frappes
Asbestos is considered to be a lethal product in France and the use and manufacture of asbestos-based materials has been forbidden since 1997...
Are you one of the many people who dream of retiring to France? To make sure your money lasts for as long as necessary, it is essential to review your arrangements now.
Le Cordon Bleu, the world’s leading network of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management institutes, opens its new Paris school in June
Thinking of buying a property in Poitou-Charentes? This article is an introductory guide to the area covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
We talk to Amanda Garnham, Press Attaché for the Armagnac bureau, who’s lived with her family in the Gers département...
Visiting an open-air market in Provence is one of life's great little pleasures. Market day has been a way of life for Provençals for generations. The market serves a social function bringing together the community each week ...
This rich potato gratin (designed to show off the mighty Reblochon) is ever popular with skiers looking for a warming, filling lunch. It makes an ideal winter dish, whether you’re on the French Alps or snuggling in front of the TV.
Having found your bargain dream house, it can come as a bit of a shock that the buyer pays the agency fees and the legal fees...
Do you have a right of action against the seller of your house in France if what you bought has a major defect which wasn’t apparent to you before you signed?
I remember once that feedback from a talk I gave in the UK about settling and living in France had...
Clive and his family have been on quite a journey, from hoteliers in England to their magnificent Relais & Châteaux hotel and Michelin-star restaurant in a 12th century Cistercian abbey...
Just before the New Year with everyone thinking of their new resolutions and objectives for the coming year, I was...
Located in the Mont d’Arbois, renowned district of the resort of Megève, the chalets MB invite you to a calm...
Most of you have probably tried kir royal, a champagne-based apéritif with a measure of blackcurrant cream liqueur (crème de cassis). But how many of you have tasted kir with white wine, red wine or even cider? Find out about how the Frenchenjoy Kir and how to make a kir with a difference...
Thinking of buying a property in Provence? This guide provides you with useful information on the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and price guidelines.
If you fall into either of these categories and have unduly paid social charges on unearned income, you are entitled to a make a claim to recover the tax... but you need to really hurry!
Of course, as with most bureaucracy in France, just when you think you have it all under your hat, it...
The French Pyrénées offer some challenging and exciting skiing to rival the best resorts in the world, while still retaining local authenticity.
In Provence, on Christmas Eve the family gathers for the traditional Christmas meal known as le Gros Souper (the big supper). This meal begins with seven meatless dishes, ending with the ritual number of 13 desserts...
Start your property search here: An overview of the most important aspects of purchasing a property in the Languedoc Roussillon region of southwest France.
The Dordogne has been popular with house-buyers from outside the Hexagon. But there are many things to consider before you buy, so here's a guide to the different attractions of the Dordogne and points to ponder before you sign on the dotted line.
If you’ve read our recent articles or have been carrying out your own research, you’ll know that French fixed-rate mortgages are...
While you will be familiar with home and car insurance, in France you also have to know about civil liability and other policies that may be new
The first recipes of bredele in Strasbourg date back to the 14th century. These delicious bite-size biscuits come in many different shapes and flavours.
Take a short break in Paris this winter and see if a breath of French air can't make Christmas shopping memorable for all the right reasons: original gift ideas, money saving opportunities, pit-stops at Ladurée...
A recent case of France’s supreme court, decided that a Monaco company was not subject to inheritance tax on French property upon the death of a shareholder.
One of the many reasons given for moving to France is the beautiful countryside and abundant wildlife. Long-term Limousin resident Kathleen shares some tips on living peacefully alongside wildlife in France. So what do you do when you find an owl in the bathroom?..........
Where is the best place to buy a ski property in France? If you love skiing you already know that here you'll find some of the best slopes in Europe.
We all love shopping in France, from popping to la boulangerie for your daily baguette to browsing a DIY store...
Hold tight as Dominic Bliss visits Champagne-Ardenne in style – using an eclectic range of transport to explore the famous...