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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.
Enjoy a Fairytale Lifestyle in your own Loire Castle
The picturesque Loire Valley has always been a place where dreams have been made. The Kings of France planned their nation’s cultural renaissance from this beautiful French region, leaving behind many magical…
The Enduring Appeal of Historic Normandy
The region of Normandy has always held a special place in the hearts of British holidaymakers and expats, and its popularity goes far beyond its accessibility. For many ferry cross-Channel travellers, this is their first…
The Triangle d'Or in Tarn
The Tarn is considered by many as the prettiest department in the Occitanie region and the area connected by the UNESCO World Heritage city of Albi, the market town of Gaillac and the medieval village of Cordes-sur-Ciel…
Exploring Around Pau in the Pyrenees Atlantiques
Pau is 50km from the Pyrénées and 100km from the Atlantic Ocean, and it is the capital of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in the heart of southwest France.…
Discover Peaceful Tarn et Garonne in southwest France
The Tarn-et-Garonne department is part of Midi-Pyrénées and is home to some of the most beautiful villages in south-west France. It borders the departments of the Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Haute-Garonne,…
Exploring Tarn in the Heart of Southwest France
The Tarn is a department in Occitanie and, with its 381km-long river and wild black mountains (known as the Montagne Noire), is one of the most beautiful areas in south-west France. Life in the Tarn has so much to give in…
Luxury Living on the Glamourous Riviera
The French Riviera is a highly attractive holiday destination in the Provence-Côte-d'Azur region that offers year-round appeal. There is a growing demand for luxury properties and prime real estate along its…
Our Guide to Chamonix in Savoie
When the mercury dips, our thoughts invariably turn to the slopes and the opportunity to indulge our cravings for some French Alps-based winter skiing. As usual, the first choice destination for ski-mad Brits will be Chamonix…
Tarn et Garonne, Where Weather and People are Warm
What is it about the Tarn et Garonne that draws people back again and again? Could it be the diversity of the scenery, the long hot summers, the medieval villages that look like film sets or the friendly, hospitable locals?…
What's Not to Like about the Cote d'Azur
More CHIC than Paris, cheaper than Milan and with over 3,000 hours of coastal sunshine every year – what’s not to like about the Côte d’Azur? In fact, the entire southeast of France, taking in…
Enjoying the Sun in Hérault
A pleasant distance from the claustrophobic tourist trail, the Béziers area in the Hérault offers visitors and property buyers very good value for money, along with an opportunity to immerse themselves in an…
Discover the Four Perigords
The Dordogne, also well-known under its former name, Périgord, is located in the southwest of France and forms part of the Aquitaine region. Its name derives from the River Dordogne, which runs through the entire…
About the Loire Valley
People travel from all over the world to marvel at the Loire Valley's intrinsic beauty. The area is home to an amazing natural landscape of rolling hills, as well as many handmade creations, including châteaux…
Learn about Medieval Carcassonne
Situated in the Aude department in the heart of southwest France, Carcassonne is home to an amazing fortified medieval hilltop city dating back to the first century. Known to many as the Walled City, La Cité…
Explore the Hills and Countryside in the Alpilles
The Limestone peaks of the Alpilles mountains are a must-see for any visitor to Provence . The famous landscape of olive trees, oak forests, and deep valleys has inspired writers, musicians, and artists, including Van Gogh.…
Live the Life in Wonderful and Musical Antibes
Looking for an apartment or luxury villa for sale in Antibes or Juan-les-Pins, but want to learn more about the area first? Here's some information about this beautiful part of the French Riviera that we think you'll find…
Perpignan, Heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales
Perpignan, the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales, is the southernmost city in France and an integral part of the Occitanie region . Perpignan is one of Europe’s most captivating areas. It is known for…