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Explore the Montilles' journey to their charming French retreat. Discover the enchantment of their holiday haven, a cherished spot for making enduring memories.
Unlock the secrets of Provence with our expert location guide. From vineyards to medieval towns, embark on a journey through the heart of southern France.
Explore the enchanting scents of Grasse, Provence with our comprehensive location guide.
When it came time to downsize, interior designer Lorraine Goble worked wonders on a townhouse in St-Rémy
Founded in 1995, Millefeuille Provence is a French language school for adults offering intensive French courses through immersion. Being motivated to learn French in Provence, you will quickly improve your skills and boost your self-confidence. Best of all, you will have a unique and memorable French language holiday!
Passionate American chocolatiers, husband and wife Shannon Grochowski and Jean-Pierre Wladyslaw, tell us about their dreamy riverside cottage in Yonne, Burgundy.
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Provence has triggered many a creative impulse. Patrice Bertrand meets two expats who have drawn on art, and the local...
The Infantes tell FrenchEntrée how they transformed a beautiful stone mas in the Vaucluse into a tranquil, relaxed-looking home for...
Ready to make the move? The FrenchEntrée Property Services team reveal their top search areas – on and off the...
From the Med to the foothills of the Alps,Provence is blessed with some of the most delicious natural produce in...
Palais des Papes in Avignon, Vaucluse PROVENCE VERDANT AND SUNDRENCHED Annaliza Davis explores the stunning landscapes, coastal gems and postcard-perfect...
Voice-over artist and wedding celebrant Celia Ford Drummond relocated with her American husband, Trent, to the Provençal village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens...
Var, Var, Voom! Susannah Hickling meets a couple from Wiltshire who bought an 18th-century barn in the verdant Provence département...
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is one of the five regions that remained unchanged during the restructuring of France’s regions in January 2016....
Provence is home to a rich ancient heritage, with some of Europe’s best-preserved ruins from antiquity. The Romans conquered the...
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 ...
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.
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...
This second memoir from the author of Lunch in Paris may have the makings of a cliché, following the well-known...
Looking for a property in the sun? This article is an introductory guide to Provence and the Côte d'Azur region covering information on climate, landscape, access, property styles and prices.
Norman Miller investigates France's oldest city, the backdrop for The French Connection, which has shed its rough-and-tumble image thanks to Michelin-starred restaurants, hip shops and striking modern architecture.
Meet Stephen and Jeany, a couple who traded their former lives for a fresh start in Provence, where their wine is making waves.
The approach to the town never fails to stir. As you descend into the gentle valley in which this ancient...
Your main objective is to improve your understanding and expression skills in French. We will do everything and more to tailor our programmes to your needs. Your expectations are a guideline for us to provide the best in terms of teaching quality and rigour. Flexibility is also something which characterises our approach.
Vaucluse is known as the Garden of France, whose products can be found all over the world: Cavaillon melons, Carpentras strawberries, Monts de Venasque cherries, Piolenc garlic, Muscat grapes from Ventoux, Apt fruit confit…
Having moved to France in 2004 with husband, son and mum, Maria created a life in Provençe to suit the three generations...
Vines existed in Provence before the Greeks arrived in 600 B.C.; however it was first the Greeks, followed by the Romans, who introduced systematic growing and pruning techniques to Provence. The region has 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and very little rain - the classic Mediterranean climate ...
The evenings for never-ending lazy summer dinners are here. There is a very French way of pairing wine with food,...
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.
If you are lucky to be in the area this weekend January 12th-13th you’ll witness the launch of Marseille-Provence 2013...
Few places in France boast such a rich artistic heritage as Provence, which has long provided a stunning backdrop to the work of great painters. For Justin Postlethwaite, the art angle is just one of many good reasons to head south
Market day in Provence is not just a day for selling and buying, it’s a major social event, an excuse to chat with friends, an intrinsic part of French life. There’s nothing quite like the hustle, bustle and noise, jostling with people of all ages and sizes amongst stalls.
Buying a house in France is a big step to take. Beryl Brennan discusses the different types of properties and important points to consider before you sign on the dotted line.
Attracted by the character, charm and in most cases the price of old stone houses and barns in Provence, the Brits and Americans have been busy buying them up for the purpose of complete renovation, or at best modernization. This is in complete bewilderment to their French neighbors ...
For those that think Marseille is a somewhat scruffy, unpleasant place, just sit down in one of the restaurants along the Vieux Port and order a bouillabaisse - the most famous local seafood dish in town. It will soon change your mind about Marseille.
One would be hard pressed to find a kitchen in Provence that did not have a stash of Herbes de Provence by the stove. Native to Provence, this mixture of aromatic plants contain rosemary, marjoram, basil, savory and thyme. Many of these plants grow so abundantly in Provence ...
In Provence, Christmas coincides with the harvesting of olives, and the heart of the truffle season...
Thinking of buying a property in Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, access, property styles and prices.
[IMAGE-MISSING]The house that stands out as the most interesting and typical of the rural, agricultural lifestyle of Provence is the old stone mas, or farmhouse...
Will you see an increase in your taxe d’habitation bill this autumn? Is Macron any closer to choosing a Prime Minister, and do you know the biggest mistakes that people make when moving to France? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
The French parliament resumes its duties this week, but Macron still hasn’t decided on a Prime Minster, plus France’s favourite villages, Paris Olympics preparations, and the answers to your questions on retiring to France. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
US blogger Rachel Lipko of When in Provence recounts some of the close calls she experienced while traveling in France with her husband, Andy, a dialysis patient.
July usually has high temperatures and long, lazy days here in the beautiful Charente. It is a perfect time to get up and explore this fantastic region in the morning, have a typically French lunch followed by a sieste and a refreshing dip by the pool all afternoon with a good novel at hand. If you are keen to explore France in July, read on to find a flavour of what is on in this amazing country.
Enjoy mini-breaks in France to explore potential roots, as advised by Joanna Leggett. Experience diverse locales to find your perfect match.
US blogger Rachel Lipko of When in Provence shares some of the surprises that awaited her and her husband when buying in France.
Embark on an enriching narrative spanning continents in "Real Life: From Texas to Brittany," a tale of adventure and transformation.
US blogger Rachel Lipko of When in Provence takes a look at "Golden Visas" around the world, and considers whether this would be a possible route for US citizens hoping to move to France.
The state of emergency has been lifted in New Caledonia, the penultimate tax return deadline is upon us, and there are changes to the legal requirements for selling or renting out some French properties. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.