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The Corbieres area south-east of Carcassonne provides an ideal location for those looking for proximity to the airport whilst getting away from modern life in its beautiful hills, valleys and mountains covered in garrigues, vines, and forests. The Corbieres is a wonderful area for anyone looking for easy access to outdoor activities, or for a slower, more peaceful pace of life.
The historic city of Carcassonne and its surrounding area continues to draw property investors, keen to explore the options in this increasingly popular tourist destination, where the property market is seeing an upsurge thanks to improved transport links and its combination of Mediterranean climate and unspoilt landscape. "Carcassonne Property"
The Limoux area south of Carcassonne is proving to be one of the most popular areas for property hunters in the Aude - with easy access to the airport, many villages still retaining their medieval charm, and the wonderful scenery of the Pyrenees foothills, the area clearly also makes for a sound investment. We take a closer look at the property trends in some of the towns and villages in the Limoux area. "Limoux Property"
Louise Sayers, from Med & Mountain Properties explains why the charming town of Ceret remains a property hotspot in the Pyrenees Orientales, and gives an indication of the current property trends there.
"Buying Property in Ceret"
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Like Britain there are parts of France with strong immigrant communities. For expat Angela Billows, living among Moroccan emigrés and gypsies makes for a great French life - with plenty of spice!
Almost two years ago, Julie Thirkettle, her daughter Joanna and baby grand-son, Alfie, moved to France in search of a new life. Since then they have started up a hugely successful B&B, Alfie is confidently bi-lingual and Julie and Joanna have made lots of friends. So why are they now returning to their native Yorkshire? Julie explains...
Ah, La Belle Normandie, a haven for foodies! But before enjoying that welcomed taste of Paradise, some questions may need to be answered.
How on earth can one get one’s head around the vocabulary? What does it all mean? Sinéad Allart of the Wilde Kitchen helps you find out ...
Property hunters who haven’t yet discovered the charms of Lodeve will be pleasantly surprised by this elegant market-town located in the north-west corner of the Herault department in Languedoc-Roussillon, surrounded by green hills, woods, vineyards and picturesque villages.
"Lodeve Property Guide"
This is a recipe I devised years ago as an antidote to the excesses of the festive season. It’s delicious, filling, full of nutritious vegetables and gratifyingly low in calories...
Over the coming months I plan to keep an ongoing diary of our intended barn conversion. Some of you may wish to follow it as perhaps you are doing the same yourselves, some of you might be just want to have a good laugh at all our mistakes and under estimations as I’m sure there are many ahead...
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After foot and mouth destroyed their equestrian business, Corrine and Donald Dingley left England for France where they started a chambre d'hote. But one summer morning they woke up to see flames raging...
Property expert Louise Sayers offers this comprehensive comparison of the Tech and Tet Valleys. Both are popular areas with home hunters who are drawn to the different attributes of each valley.
Look out for this logo on wine bottles in France. It shows that the wine producer belongs to the syndicate of 'Vignerons Indépendants' (independent wine producers) and has grown, harvested and produced all their own wine. We found out more from Mike Spring, a VI member and Cahors wine producer, who also helped me understand more about the addition of sulphites to wine...
If you have young children (from 2 months old) who do not go to school yet (under 2 or 3 depending on the school) and you need to carry on working or have a few days off during the week, here are the child-care options in the Tarn & Aveyron.
Love them or hate them, no Christmas table in Normandy is complete without them.
Great value, great taste ........ Aphrodisiac?
Let us know what YOU think!!!
France 24 is a new channel, in English and in French, that aims to give a French view of the world to the world
Phil & Donna Voice moved to France in 2004 and spent many hours driving around, visiting Immobiliers, viewing websites looking for the right house. In their case the house was found quite quickly but this does not always happen...
When Jim Holloway took a game-keeping job in France he planned to stay just a few months. A couple of decades on, he is still here. Every winter he dons his tweeds and calls his Labradors to run a typical English shoot for the French aristocracy - with more than a little help from his wife Jane
As we follow the highs and lows of one couple buying their dream house in Normandy, we discover that French property surveys are not what they ought to be and certainly don't mention sharing electricity with the neighbours...
A plateau de fruits de mer or seafood platter is a must in Normandy at Christmas time. Take a look at Sinéad’s recipe and tips on how to prepare and serve this festive dish full of local flavour…
France has long prided itself on being above celebrity tittle-tattle. But a new wave of magazines and TV shows is proving that even the French love star gossip. Plus! Who are the French equivalents of Posh n' Becks, Mick Jagger...
An excellent refreshing starter using the local Jambon de Lacaune.
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Cooking time : 45 minutes (Making sorbet)
Makes : 4 Servings
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Sooner or later in France, everyone encounters 'magret de canard', or duck breast. These fantastic and juicy alternatives to steak come from the foie gras birds, and are available year-round. But goose magrets are usually only produced at this time of year, so get your orders in now for this very seasonal treat...
House-hunters in France have a new flight of fancy by buying and restoring Pigeonniers. Pigeon towers can be the most elegant of farm buildings, often more appealing than the houses to which they belong. Wide interest is now taken in the pigeon houses themselves despite the fact that they were in reality only part of farming properties.
The Aveyron is the No.1 producer of meat in the south of France and is particularly renowned for the quality of it’s meat, the Label Rouge guarantees the superior quality. In the Aveyron, and especially in Segala, the veal farmers adhere to this label and look after their calves as well as on any other animal farm.
Whatever food or drink you like, you will never be hungry or thirsty in the Tarn. Tarn specialities are wide-ranging and full of flavour including specialities such as Truffles, Cepes, Wild Boar, Veal, Garlic, Echaudés Biscuits, Jambon de Lacaune,Pumpkin Pancakes which can all be accompanied by wines from Gaillac.
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A short time after moving to France, Linda Shepherd discovered she had breast cancer. The following months were deeply traumatic - but today she is using her experience to help others through the association Cancer Support France
Friends for 40 years, George and Bob each suffered a heart attack within one week of the other. George lives in France while Bob lives in the UK. Their subsequent treatment was very different.
