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Running a château offering family-friendly holiday experiences in France is far from child’s play, but it’s exactly what Jon Barnsley...

From Philippe Mouchel A beautiful winter stew from Normandy combining lamb, turnips (navets), carrots and potatoes. Philippe uses lamb shoulder...

We head to France’s northwest coastline, where two départements jostle for the top spot…

The votes are in: the most desirable place to own a holiday home in France is Arcachon Bay.

Top Tip – Thinking of opening a gîte? Find an area that will generate income all year round, not just...

Fashions come and go, but Pierre Sauvage, director of homewares company Casa Lopez, has his finger firmly on the pulse. Here he tells Marion Sauvebois how he put his keen eye for style to work when renovating his homes and shares his top interior design tips…

Dominic Bliss looks at the world of French spirits and raises a glass to their place in the country’s social...

  There is more than a bridge linking Deauville with Trouville.  Both villages on Normandy’s lovely Côte Fleurie have a...

The FrenchEntrée Property Team answer more of your frequently asked questions

Cows may outnumber villagers (or so her daughter believes) in the isolated hamlet of Montanel – but to Ani Moriarty...

from Philippe Mouchel This recipe from renowned Melbourne chef Philippe Mouchel is an ode to his home of Normandy, featuring...

House hunting is exhausting work. So why not stretch your legs or squeeze in a spot of sunbathing on the...

Crêpes are prepared using plain flour and are sweet. They are usually washed down with cider and are just as delicious with a cup of coffee or a steaming mug of chocolat chaud...

Ignoring her agent’s warnings, Karin Twijnstra fell head over heels with a 16th-century château in Normandy. She tells Sylvia Edwards...

The UK’s greatest celebration of France returns to Olympia London on 26-28 January. Whether you love French food and wine,...

A Recently Converted Barn in Rural Brittany Le Grange has recently been converted to a high standard by the owners...

The election result bodes well for would-be buyers as French mortgage rates are set to remain low (for the time...

We weigh up the benefits of buying in two distinct départements of the Pays de la Loire… Vendée The Vendée...

Although the ‘Leave’ vote prompted some to put their French property plans on hold, plenty of buyers have refused to...

About the Company Tell us a bit about the company – how long have you been providing a removals service...

Pays de la Loire is one of the favourite spots for property in France Named after the majestic river that flows through...

Map of Brittany (Bretagne) The region of Brittany (Bretagne) remained unchanged during the restructuring of France’s regions in January 2016....

Map of the Region of Normandie – Normandy Normandie (Normandy) is the official name of one of the new regions...

Hauts-de-France Map Hauts-de-France is the official name of one of the new regions of France which was formed by merging...

Britain is a nation of animal lovers with many pets being considered as an important member of the family, and...

You are already looking for your dream house in France – maybe you have already found it or are even...

Thinking of buying a property in Brittany? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.

Camembert is made in the Normandy region , with a bloomy white rind and a soft, fragrant centre with a strong, fruity flavour. Get the recipe for this ultra-simple and delicious twist on the French classic...

Once again France comes out on top as the number one most visited tourist destination in the world.

His move to Paris at the age of 22 marked the start of a lifetime love affair with l’Hexagone and French cuisine...

Chef Bertrand Larcher, whose Breizh Café brand promotes his native Breton cuisine across France and Japan, shares one of his delicious recipes...

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.

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...

Sue & Simon Paine, who have stylishly renovated properties near La Rochelle, answer our questions about doing up a French...

For many, one of the principal reasons for a move to France is to have more space and this could...

After living all over the world, Our French Oasis blogger Susan Hays settled in Charente-Maritime, where she lives with her husband and their five children…

An upcoming exhibition at London's Royal Academy reveals that a neighbourly dispute almost prevented the 'Waterlilies' series from even beginning

Are you thinking of tying the knot in France? Here are five reasons that will make up your mind...

Director: Régis Roinsard Starring: Romain Duris, Deborah François, Bérénice Bejo Cert: 12A Running time: 111 mins If you are looking for...

A writer and European policy specialist moves with his family to France to refocus their work-life balance. He now runs gîtes and chambres d'hôtes in the Lot and had his first book published.

You’re never far from an opportunity to enrich your cultural cachet in France – the country proudly preserves and shares...

From the dazzling boutiques on Avenue Georges V in Paris to the most humble of brocantes stuffed with dusty must-have...

Nothing Like A Dream Jane Jennings, www.janejennings.co.uk, £8.99 For anyone seeking a new life in France, this engaging and very readable novel works...

With so many delicious French breads and pastries to choose from, this issue we’ve chosen to take a closer look at the deliciously buttery brioche, its history and its uses.

Two Weymouth mayors have been recognised for services to twinning. But with busy lifestyles making volunteers harder to find, we look at what the future might hold.

Graham Welch became a committed Francophile while studying and now runs the website A Year in Périgord.com. He reveals his most special moments spent across the Channel

The world of French cuisine – where do we begin? In this country of culinary delights, each time of the day...

The organization “The French will never forget” arranged for helicopters to shower 1 million red rose petals over the Statue...

Forget Groundhog day. Go grab a flat pan and a coin and invite your friends over for pancakes. It’s the ...