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Find out what's free in the French countryside right now. Forage for fruit, berries, vegetables, mushrooms, leaves, herbs, flowers and even water creatures...
One of the reasons I was so excited about moving to France was the French fish markets. The amazing array...
If anyone has done a village grape-harvest in France, you will know that it is generally a day’s work, with...
Thinking of welcoming a new pet into your family? Perhaps, now that you're living the country life, you feel that if you had a dog it would give you the excuse to go for those long walks you promised yourself you'd be taking, or perhaps you're thinking a cat would see to the field mice.
Chop the cabbage into quarters, take out the stalk and the outer leaves and cut the rest into strips. Cook the onions and bacon, with the butter in a large ...
Wanda Glowinska-Rizzi had long wanted to live in France. She has finally made it to the Creuse from England via New York and Paris - and along the way got married to a French man. She has useful advice for other foreigners trying to live a French life
Looking for a vegetarian place to stay? Or a place that will serve you a delicious vegetarian meal? Take a look at this list of accommodation and restaurants.
I've been with Nigel for eight years; married for the past two and a half, second marriages for both of us. We loved France and Germany and romanticised about living abroad, a little 'Pie in the Sky' venture, possibly a restaurant or a B&B. It was a nice day dream -then we had a bombshell.
If you don’t want a long journey to your French bolthole, it makes sense to buy closer to home. Thanks to the Channel Tunnel and improved fast roads, British buyers can drive to north east France in two or three hours door-to-door.
The region of Rhône-Alpes is one of France’s largest. Like neighbouring Burgundy, it has an important oenological heritage - Côtes-du-Rhône and Beaujolais are names that trip off most tongues – and this goes hand in hand with its renowned restaurants
Cultivez Votre Jardin ! I apologise to Voltaire for using his famous quote from Candide! It is a phrase we...
One thing is certain when looking for a maison secondaire …you can get really carried away with the choice of properties … and even more their POTENTIAL. When we were really seriously starting to discuss what we could do with a vast mill complex, I realised that it just had to stop. Doing it up would be a lifetime’s work. Doing it up at about 6 weeks a year would take longer than a lifetime ...
[IMAGE-MISSING]As the downshifting movement continues to gain momentum, the number of Brits who seek run down properties to renovate increases. If you are planning a similar move, this is a "must read" interview!
A true tale of one family's decision to leave Britain and head for France in search of a mortgage-free bigger house with more time and space for family life. Not to mention lorries heading backwards down hills, battles with French bureaucracy and building up a dog-breeding business...
The French government passed the “loi Sarkozy” on 26 November 2003. It dealt with immigration and amongst other things introduced important changes to the carte de séjour
Essential French medical words and specialist vocabulary. General Medical Terms in French surgery – la chirurgieX-ray – une radio(graphie)surgeon –...
Thinking of buying a property in Centre? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
Thinking of buying a property in Auvergne? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
Thinking of buying a property in Centre? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
Thinking of buying a property in Burgundy? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
Eating no meat or fish in France can make for a trickier life. Here's what you can do to make things easier
Want to know the current weather in France or get a forecast? Or find out about historic rainfall or sunshine hours for different regions? It's all here...
Before you can start looking for your place in France, be it a holiday home or a permanent residence, it’s important to narrow down your search to a particular region, or selection of regions. France is a big place, after all...
[IMAGE-MISSING]Before you can start looking for your place in France, be it a holiday home or a permanent residence, it’s important to narrow down your search to a particular region, or selection of regions. France is a big place, after all...
If you are moving to France and looking to settle your children into a French school, the first step is...