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It’s a dream renovation in Normandy… Although busy as a blogger, author, antiques hunter and mother, Sharon Santoni still finds time...
Sue & Simon Paine, who have stylishly renovated properties near La Rochelle, answer our questions about doing up a French...
‘Avoir‘, meaning ‘to have’, is one of the most common French verbs, and it is irregular in most tenses. It...
All furnished lets in France are governed by the law ALUR and must be equipped as a minimum with the following items...
For those of you who are seduced by the idea of a property renovation project, let’s take a quick look at the main factors to bear in mind if you choose to finance it with a French mortgage.
Noelle fell in love with an Englishman and his adopted homeland. Not long after moving to France, her life took an unexpected new direction, and her home is now a creative retreat for artists and writers.
When thinking about buying a property in France you may well consider the possibility of letting the property when you...
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you have a dream, and that dream involves relocating to France, and maybe, like me,...
This is an autumn version of a French classic, after the children have returned from their walnut and apple-picking expeditions.
For many, one of the principal reasons for a move to France is to have more space and this could...
Does an opportunity to visit exciting ports, working in a luxury service environment, meeting interesting people, all in the unique...
When you arrange a visit to a property, the estate agent asks you to sign a bon de visite. What is this document and how legally binding is it?
*UPDATED Dec 2021: Please note that the rules regarding purchasing a Left Hand drive car outside of France have changed...
We speak to the AA about the controversial DVLA scheme for car hire abroad For some care hire in France customers...
Buyers of a property in France get the peace of mind of a cooling off period, known as délai de rétractation, of ten days before the contract becomes binding.
These days, language learning apps for smartphones and tablets can be the easiest way to pick up a foreign language. Which are the best for learning French?
A business structure suited for the sole trader in France. Under the EIRL the entrepreneur allocates a designated share of their assets to the business or professional activity to protect personal property .
Loire Valley gîte for friends or families One of three gîtes on a lovely site in the Loire Valley, Le...
The rent control system called encadrement des loyers came into effect in August 1st in Paris, among widespread discontent from estate agents and landlords.
Girlhood Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla Cert: 15 Running time: 113 mins If I was to ask you...
The Puy du Fou This theme park, set in the north of the Vendée, was voted ‘World’s Best Park’ in...
This second memoir from the author of Lunch in Paris may have the makings of a cliché, following the well-known...
Enjoy the best of Poitou-Charentes Just a few minutes’ drive from the sea is Le Grand, a luxury villa sitting...
Skiing in France explained: check out who skis in France, where they go and more with this this handy infographic
Mary Winston Nicklin traces the route of Napoléon Bonaparte after his return from exile and reveals how this trail now forms a fabulous itinerary for tourists
Advice on cooking moules marinières, straight from the Bertinet Kitchen
Situated on the Opal Coast in the Pas-de-Calais, this neo-Gothic castle is a pioneering centre of Franco-British cultural relations
From defining your Mission Statement to setting out your five-year plan—a solid business plan is the first step to small business success.
Buying a property in France is all about timing. The best way to avoid a picky French bank tripping up your buying process is to start early.
Whilst in Marseillan I experienced a wonderful new event being presented by Noilly Prat, the vermouth manufacturers famously situated here...
The French are particular about their CVs so here's how to make sure yours looks good and reads well. Made it to the interview? Great! Read out tips to give yourself the best chance of success
For many brides-to-be the pressures of wedding planning can create a cauldron of stressful choices, difficult emotions and family feuds....
Fairport Convention's bassist Dave Pegg spends half the year in Brittany and is a big fan of Breton musicians. Gillian Thornton finds out more...
Slap bang in between Italy and France, this Mediterranean island was the birthplace of the Emperor Napoléon and its cuisine consists of a glorious collision of the two cultures. Florence Derrick digs in...
Two of France’s most revered wine-growing regions have made it onto the newly released list of UNESCO World Heritage’s cultural...
The second largest city in France and its gastronomic capital, Lyon is also famed for its weaving heritage and its opera house. Florence Derrick examines its cultural exports and how they relate to contemporary Lyonnais life
Calling all budding restaurant reviewers! Tell us about your favourite French restaurant and you could win a copy of the...
If you sell a property in France for more than you paid for it you are potentially liable for tax on the capital gain, but there are exceptions.
If you're visiting the French coast this summer, fresh mussels in white wine and shallot sauce simply shouldn't be passed up. Florence Derrick explores the dish's history...
The Resistance Man Paul Fournel, Pushkin Press, £10 An elegy to print publishing in decline, told through the eyes of an...
This is our eleventh summer living in France and no two summers have been the same. Our first summer living...
Mar Bonnin-Palmer runs down the basics of planning a trip to check out likely French dream homes and explains the advantages of getting your budget sorted out beforehand
Are you thinking of tying the knot in France? Here are five reasons that will make up your mind...
Sylvia Edwards Davis talks to biker and ex-PI Robert Moon who, with wife Lesley, moved to the Cher département in the...
Topiary art, Renaissance statues, parterres and decorative pools make Les Jardins du Manoir d'Eyrignac one of the most creatively cultivated gardens in the South West. Florence Derrick explores its gorgeous terraces, features and orchards...
The project of a home in Paris, either as a permanent or holiday home, can become a little daunting precisely...
Suzy Duncan moved to the Ariège with her husband and two daughters during 2012. She’s since set up her own...
We’re always in the mood for chocolate! Florence Derrick recommends a decadent moelleux au chocolat for any occasion – a melt-in-the-middle dessert lover’s dream…