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MGM celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year – half a century on from the year when French builder Maurice Giraud constructed his first chalets in the French Alps
Using seasonal ingredients, Chris Lacey, a British chef in France, rustles up a quick Menu Rapide and a slower A La Carte dish with pigeon - perfect for February.
David and Karen Taylor live in Saint Saturnin Les Apt in Provence, where they run a gite business and are lucky enough to have their own olive grove. Here they speak to FrenchEntrée about why they left the UK to start afresh in France.
Until the introduction of a French finance law in July 2011, there had been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the treatment of foreign trusts with any connections to France. The new regime has brought in different rules regarding inheritance and gift tax, wealth tax and income tax of trusts.
Immersion is one of the best ways to acquire a new language. This doesn't mean that you'll go to sleep one night and wake up a fluent speaker the next morning.
As with every year for the gardener it's a case of
"Hey get moving, there’s lots to be done".
Jeff and Liz were dismayed to be shown a house that was different from their specifications, not in the small hamlet they had envisioned, not stone construction, and was very formal in style. It was also substantially over budget. In short, it was perfect.
This delectable treat is ideal to go with aperitifs - they really get the tastebuds going. Delicious with a floral, dry white wine, fizz, dessert wine or fortified wine...
If you were hoping to join the French healthcare system by setting up a small business (such as an auto entrepreneur business), be aware of strict new measures relating to foreign citizens.
Having suffered a gas attack, frostbite and shellshock – and chronicled the horrors of the Western Front by letter and in his poems – Wilfred Owen thought he would survive the war…
There’s more to Lorraine than its famous quiche, which would struggle to contain all the smoked meats and cheeses typical in this part of France. The region’s mountains, forests and vineyards all contribute to the local gastronomy.
Situated between the sea and the farmlands of the Avesnois and the Monts des Flandres, Nord-Pas de Calais offers an unexpected cuisine which will delight the palate of the adventurous in quest of lovely culinary surprises.
Join the locals in celebrating the heritage of this region and its regional delicacies at events across Alsace and Lorraine. From January's Fête de la Montagne to December's Fête Saint Nicolas, you'll be spoiled for choice!
Sandwiched between Normandy and Champagne-Ardenne, the Picardy region of France is home to some delicious dairy products and can sell its fizz as authentic champagne.
"Renovating and owning a house in France has been an incredible adventure that allowed us to feel like we’re a small part of a village and opened up a whole new way to experience France."
Join the locals in celebrating regional delicacies at foodie fairs, supporting the athletes competing in the island's sporting events and getting involved with its annual music and religious festivals.
As always, Brittany is popular whatever the economic climate. Well-informed buyers can find greater choice and better value.
A very positive shortcut to integrating into life in France is to join an association. It provides an opportunity to meet people and practice the language.
There are a number of ways to pay your tax liability in France: by cheque, by TIP, by direct debit or online... So make sure you avoid those late payment penalties and don't forget, to register for monthly payments for your liabilities payable next year, the deadline is 15th December the year before.
As with every region in France, Poitou-Charentes has its own speciality food and drink. Below are a few things you wouldn’t want to miss out on when visiting the region.
Ange and Bruce intended to move to Finland. After four years in France, one beautiful daughter and a baby on the way, they share the story of the road that led them to Agen – an acronym of Ange... coincidence?
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Follow these easy ten steps to ensure that you are legally protected when getting work done on your French home.
Get married in France? Isn’t that difficult, people will ask, mindful of French bureaucracy? Well, I got married here eight years ago, I have just organised my stepdaughter’s – much bigger – wedding so here’s how to do it!
Amy de Leusse fell for France while working there as a teenage au pair. Little did she know then that it would make the dream of owning a French property pretty much inevitable.
Renovation or conversion projects require careful consideration. Good advice is essential, as is an understanding that this is a once in a lifetime exercise that can be very rewarding. To this end, planning plays a vital part.
