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France offers more than the Louvre and lavender fields. Our guide highlights hidden gems, regions, and destinations that travellers revisit. Whether you seek a lively village or a coastal town with a sea breeze, we share insights beyond standard guidebooks.
Why Invest in Luxury Real Estate in Cannes?
A world renowned seaside resort on the Riviera in the south of France, Cannes benefits from an exceptional setting, between sea and Mediteranean sun. This amazing city is home to many luxury retail outlets, gourmet…
Discover Breathtaking Annecy, the Venice of France
Annecy is a picture-postcard alpine town on the edge of Lake Annecy in southeast France, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery . Famed for its magnificent views, pastel-coloured houses and winding canals, it is often…
Excellent Food, Fine Wines and City Living in Rhône
For anyone wanting to move and live in France for the food, wine and lifestyle (and who wouldn’t?), the department of Rhône ticks all the boxes. With the vibrant city of Lyon at its heart, a generous sprinkling…
Stylish Riverside Living in Gastronomic Lyon
The majestic city of Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region has evolved around two rivers, the Rhône and Saône, giving it a unique waterside vibe, in a strategic area of the country, not far from the French…
Paris Property, Where to Look? What to Expect?
Paris has an enduring appeal for expats from around the world seeking a sophisticated location and a smart investment opportunity. Its tree-lined boulevards, designer boutiques, world-class arts venues and events, pavement…
Tradition and Charm in Riberac
Tucked away in the north of the Dordogne department, slightly off the well-worn British tourist track, lies Riberac, a gem of a town that retains much of the charm and tradition that first drew cross-channel visitors…
Discovering the Alpilles, the Secret Heart of Provence
Those in the know have already discovered Les Alpilles , the sleepy side of Provence , where the hustle and bustle of the Côte d’Azur could be a million miles away. The South of France’s sun-soaked coastline…
Coast and City living in Gironde
The Gironde brings together everything expats love about France in one beautiful and diverse department. With the vibrant city of Bordeaux at its heart and home to some of the world’s most famous vineyards,…
Toulouse, France’s Favourite Ville Rose, the Pink City
Toulouse is France’s Southern belle , a picturesque city of coral-coloured buildings that have earned it the tag “the Pink City ”. Its abundance of culture, heritage and nightlife – not to mention…
An Insider’s Guide to Living in the Sunny South of France
There is a reason why so many expats are drawn to the South of France and it isn’t just because the weather is good - although with 300 days a year of sunshine, blue skies are almost taken for granted. The main motivating…
Discover Vence and Tourettes-sur-Loup on the Riviera
The region of Provence boasts an abundance of character homes and luxury properties, offering a great deal of charm, and the area around Vence in particular features some beauties. This diverse and sought-after…
Ten Reasons to Buy Property in the Dordogne and Périgord
Named after the river running through its heart, the Dordogne is one of the most picturesque regions of France. Part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, it sits midway between the Loire Valley to the north and the Pyrénées…
Places and Towns Loved by Writers, Painters and Artists
For centuries, writers and artists have taken creative inspiration from France . It’s hardly surprising. The landscape, the chateaux , the coastline, the cities, the culture, the history, the boulevards, the cathedrals,…
Five Reasons to Fall in Love with Nouvelle Aquitaine
With the sand and surf of the Atlantic to the west and the majestic peaks of the Pyrénées to the south, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is one of the most popular destinations for Europeans relocating to France. Nouvelle-Aquitaine…
Coast, Castles and Countryside in Heavenly Occitanie
The union of Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées to create the ‘super’ region of Occitanie was a marriage made in heaven, combining the fun of the Mediterranean with the culture and heritage…
Let the Glittering Cote D’Azur Show Off its Magic
We couldn’t let the recent Disney offering, Beauty and the Beast, pass us by without taking a look around the area where it is set. Written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in…
Bordeaux, the Heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux is the 5th-largest city in France, and since the hexagon's map was revised in 2016, it is the capital of Nouvelle-Aquitaine . Yet, despite all the history and behind the glitters, it has a sense of calm and quiet,…
Mediterranean Living Lifestyle in the Occitanie Region
In 2016, the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon underwent a change as it merged with its neighbour, Midi-Pyrénées, to form a sort of super-region now called Occitanie . Covering much of the South of France…
Discover Brittany, the Jewel of Northwest France
Dramatic coastline explorers will find medieval towns, culinary delights, and seemingly endless rural lanes; there is more to Brittany than meets the eye. Set in northwest France, Brittany is known as Bretagne in French…
Six Beautiful Beaches in Le Lavandou on the Riviera
The French Riviera, or the Côte d'Azur as it’s known in France, is renowned for many things: a Mediterranean climate, a string of celebrity residents and a luxurious lifestyle, but we’re taking a closer…
Var, a Place to Call Home
Embracing its status as the most popular tourist destination in the world, France is filled with historic towns and cities bursting with visitors who have come to discover the local flavours, but it’s when these visitors…
Uzes in Gard: Historic Sites and Dramatic Landscapes
Named after the River Gardon, the Gard is a department in southern France in the Occitanie region . The area is known for its abundance of historic sites and dramatic landscapes, and the Gard follows suit with its…
France's Secret, from Toulouse to the Pyrénées
There’s so much that the Haute-Garonne has to offer, we’re not sure where to start. We could tell you about its contrasting landscapes, its historical heritage, or its lively atmosphere; this remarkable place…
Discovering Hidden and Secret Places in the Var
Situated between some of France’s most famous coastlines, right up to where the Alps meet the clouds, is the Var. Although most of the Var’s visitors are allured to the popular coastal towns of Saint Tropez ,…
Burgundy, More than Wine
What words come to mind when we talk about the Burgundy region of France? Wine, cuisine, scenery? Delve a little further into the heart of Burgundy, and you will find so much more that might just convert you from being a…
La Magie De Monaco
Monaco, the beautiful sovereign city-state situated on the French Riviera , is surrounded by France and located near the Italian border . Locked against the coast by soaring French mountains, Monaco has a climate of…
Experience the Sights and Delights of Magical Provence
The French speak of Provence as if it were Paradise. They are justified in their thinking. As large as France is, history has been generous to all four corners of this beautiful country. And the province of Provence seems…
La Fete du Citron, One of the Zestiest Events on the Riviera
‘Beneath the zest of oranges and lemons lies one of the World’s Greatest Festivals’. France is known for its wealth of delicious wines, delectable champagnes and fragrant cheeses, but did you know…
Discover the Drome - the New Provence
When you are tired of rushing about, tired of trying to find somewhere to park your car before the market packs up and goes home, of endless queueing from motorway to restaurant...come and see us in the Drôme... remembering…
Discover the Mesmerising Pyrénées Mountain Range
Hello from southwest France , as we're getting in the mood for the ski season , we want to tell you about a recent trip to Saint Lary, or Saint-Lary-Soulan as it’s officially called. We love Saint Lary, both in summer…
Our Postcard from Eymet
For this week’s postcard, we’re back in southwest France . We’re on the road again for an extended celebration weekend with our friend in Eymet, and then we’ll visit a few properties in Duras. We…
Our Postcard from Carcassonne
Today we’re sending our postcard from Carcassonne, a fortified, hilltop city in the Aude department of the Occitanie region, formerly known as Languedoc. Carcassonne is the capital of Aude and has held an important…
Our Postcard from the Tarn
For anyone who doesn’t know the Tarn , it’s a department located in the Occitanie region of Southwest France. It gets its name from the River Tarn that runs through the department. Its creation in the late 1700s…
Our Postcard from Gascony or the Gers, in southwest France
Gers (or Gascony) is located in the Occitanie region of southwest France; its official definition encompasses an enormous expanse of land stretching from Bordeaux and Bayonne in the west to Toulouse in the east. With…
Dordogne is Second Most Popular Area for Property
The Dordogne region of France has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers, expatriates, and second-home buyers. Its charm, lifestyle appeal, and accessibility from the UK make it a top choice for those looking…
Why Provence Offers the Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle
Some of France’s most exclusive properties are tucked away in the hills and valleys of the Provence region, which stretches from chic coastal resorts on the Côte d’Azur to the breathtaking mountain scenery…