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Going back to school Having moved to France permanently and meeting new people – English, French and Dutch, we heard...

Chef Chris Lacey and his partner, Jane Marks, gave up a successful – but exhausting - life running their own restaurant in Britain, to live more quietly in France. But that hasn’t stopped Chris cooking up a storm….

In the first in a series of delicious recipes using a seasonal star ingredient, for November British chef in France, Chris Lacey, rustles up a quick Menu Rapide and a slower A La Carte dish with the bumber crop of the season - cepe mushrooms

Traditional Aveyron dishes, which must be tasted if you are living here or just visiting, include aligot, le Laguiole, la fouace ,Aubrac beef,foie gras, tripous, confits, stuffed cabbage, Estofinado,thrush pâté with goose liver, lamb, feuilleté au roquefort, ewes' curds and the inevitable Roquefort accompanied by wines from Marcillac,Estaing or d'Entraygues.

Markets are a way of life for the French in the Tarn & Aveyron, and if you wish, you could visit one on most days. If you are on holiday in the Tarn or Aveyron do try and visit at least one while you are here as it is such a good way to immerse yourself and the family in French culture. Take the opportunity to sample the Tarn & Aveyron regional specialities on offer in the market with no obligation to buy, anything from local cheese, Gaillac Wine or Aligot.

Être is a very common and, unfortunately, very irregular French verb, that is worth learning thoroughly. Present tense Je suis – I...

Drive around the villages of the Languedoc Roussillon and you're bound to see the very strange word ”Byrrh” painted onto the sides of buildings in fading lettering. FrenchEntrée went to discover the origins of the historic Byrrh apertif, one of the most iconic products of the Languedoc Roussillon! "The Famous Apertif"

Increase your retention of all those new words! There are four basic techniques that you can use in order to...

[IMAGE-MISSING]The French use the leaseback scheme as a form of pension investment rather than a way to make a quick profit; British purchasers might be wise to follow suit, says French estate partner Dominique

The French use the leaseback scheme as a form of pension investment rather than a way to make a quick profit; British purchasers might be wise to follow suit...

Follow Paul Smith on his 850 mile journey through French countryside, which he completed in just two weeks!

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Judy Mansfield describes how she came to be a regular participant in her local Rembrance Service in Normandy and her husband, Russ, an officially appointed porte-drapeau...

Find out more about the laws and regulations to fulfill if you want your legal wedding ceremony to take place in France, as well as the types of wedding ceremonies that are possible and links to useful information to help you plan your special day.

[IMAGE-MISSING] Property agent, Louise Sayers, explains why more and more of her clients are looking to buy property in this southern French city offering excellent investment potential, easy transport links to the UK and Spain and just 15 minutes from golden sandy beaches. "Property Update"

Every region of France has it’s own classic stew or casserole. The most famous, and certainly the most abused beef stew must be Boeuf Bourguignon, closely followed now by the increasingly popular Provencal Daube...

[IMAGE-MISSING]Sarah Weston continues the tale of the mighty pumpkins.. For the final weigh-in around Halloween, we decided that everybody would bring their pumpkin to our house to be weighed and have an aperitif. We would then make our way to a local restaurant at the top of our road.

When learning a foreign language, we need to understand that we cannot always express what we want to say as...

The reinette apple is an apple grown widely in the Languedoc Cévennes and is ripe at the beginning of winter. It is good for eating fresh as well for cooking. If you ask anyone who lives in the Languedoc how to make an apple tart, you will get many different versions, this is one we like. "Tarte aux Pommes"

The Lauragais encompasses the west of the Aude department of the Languedoc-Roussillon, west of Carcassonne, and extends into the eastern corner of the Midi-Pyrenees region south of Toulouse. Great transport links and rural charm make this a popular spot for home buyers.

Following my last article on the healthy state of the "French property market" I thought it would be useful to highlight the five most common mistakes UK purchasers make when looking for their dream home in Poitou Charentes...

Following my last article on the healthy state of the "French property market" I thought it would be useful to highlight the five most common mistakes UK purchasers make when looking for their dream home in the Poitou-Charentes.

Designer and TV presenter Mark Selwood and his wife Nicky, Business Director and former fashion executive at TopShop, bought Chateau de la Couronne in Marthon, Charente, in July 2003 for a price that was ‘under £1 million’.

Autumn is the perfect time for this delicious recipe, cèpes abound in the countryside and there are always plenty of enterprising locals in the markets who’ve taken the back break out of the endeavour for you! Autumn is also the time for inexpensive pork...

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.

[IMAGE-MISSING]As the long hot summers draw to a close, and the mists in the valleys rise bringing rain and the coolness of autumn, the towns empty and the children return to school, the locals prepare themselves for the mushroom season. Although the season is relatively short, lasting about a month, it is an important part of the calendar...

A visit to the southern Languedoc department, Pyrenees Orientales (also known as Roussillon), could not be complete without tasting one of the exquisite sweet wines the department is famous for. Once you've tasted a Banyuls or a Maury it's easy to get hooked, so here is a little guide to which wine works with which food! "Sweet Wines of the Roussillon"

A visit to the Pyrenees Orientales (also known as Roussillon) could not be complete without tasting one of the exquisite sweet wines (vins doux naurels) the department is famous for. Once you've tasted a Banyuls or a Maury it's easy to get hooked, so here is a little guide to which wine works with which food - Santé! "Sweet Wines of the Roussillon"

The Languedoc-Roussillon coastline has always been a popular holiday destination amongst the French and we predict that more people who used to look to take long-haul summer vacations will start to look closer to home for their holidays in the years to come, so now might be a good time to invest in your perfect home by the sea. "Coastal Property"

Deciding what to do with our fish was one of the problems we needed to solve before leaving England...

This guide to some of the typical noun endings dictated by gender will prove useful to anyone keen to improve their skills...

The recipe for a perfect Audois cassoulet is a subject of much debate - some of it bordering on the fanatical! Gemma Driver takes her life in her hands by asking what all the fuss is about, and gives you her definitive recipe ... "Cassoulet Recipe"

Buying a new pool can be like buying your weekly shopping at the supermarket or investing your hard-earned cash in the property market...

A former gîte owner writes about the day-to-day complexities and realities of running a holiday rental business in France...

Buying a new pool can be as simple as buying your weekly shopping at the supermarket or investing your hard-earned...

Within an hour from the beautiful Roman city of Nimes and the picturesque town of Uzes, lies a seemingly untouched beauty spot nestled between the Gardon and the Ardeche rivers: the valley of the Ceze river, an area which straddles Provence and Languedoc and retains much of the Provencal culture and regional specialities. This is the land of lavender, olives and Cotes du Rhone wine trails. "Ceze Property Guide"

[IMAGE-MISSING]Sport is something the French take very seriously. It’s not only the taking part and the strong competitive spirit, but also the whole ethos of what you’re going to wear. The ‘sporty’ Frenchman chooses his wardrobe for every sport...

French mispronounciations and other humourous mistakes. 1) Death by food: Je suis fini/J’ai fini An American in Paris, I was...

An introduction to the different areas to look for your ideal property in the Aude: Narbonne and its surrounds, the Littoral Audois, the Corbieres and Minervois, Carcassonne and its surrounds, the Lauragais and Haute Vallée. "Guide to the Aude"

The Cote Vermeille and the Alberes have long been two of the most popular areas for property buyers looking for a viable alternative to the Cote d‘Azur. Part of the region known as French Catalonia, its buildings reverberate with Catalan history and traditions.

As if the department of the Pyrenees Orientales didn’t have enough going for it already, for those with a passion for shopping there is an added bonus to be found on its south-west border ... Andorra! "Duty Free Shopping"

Wandering round Narbonne’s famous indoor food market, your senses are hit with myriad pleasures: the opulent and heady aromas of freshly ground coffee, the inviting homely waft of croissants straight out of the oven, the buzz of morning banter from the stall holders chatting with the regulars... "Les Halles de Narbonne"

Wandering round Narbonne’s famous indoor food market, your senses are hit with myriad pleasures: the opulent and heady aromas of freshly ground coffee, the homely waft of croissants in the oven, the buzz of morning banter...

The infamous GR20, across central Corsica: this incredible experience will take you through breathtaking and diverse scenery, to beauty spots which can only be reached on foot. It is reputed to be the hardest but most spectacular hike in Europe. Read on to find out what to expect and get some tips from Sarah Quee, who helps run Tour Adventure's GR20 trips.

AVF (Acceuil des Villes Francaises) is a national association (registered under French law) with 350 local branches throughout France including 3 in Deux-Sevres. It is a non-political organisation, run by trained volunteers. There are plenty of events and also French conversation groups.