French Property Blog and News

Here are the latest musings from Beth in her dream French country house somewhere in rural southwest France, which has seen plenty of mushrooms this season. This month she discovers some strange, often confusing old French…
Autumn is well on the way and many families are turning their attention to winter holidays, particularly those who enjoy the white cold stuff and ski activities. One of the most popular destinations for winter fun are the…
Here are the latest adventures from Beth and friends still finding amazing places in the heart of southwest France. This month and her sister Di discover the market town of Marmande, as they’ve heard they’re…
It’s that wonderful time again, we’ve written before about the month of September and house hunting in France; “la rentrée ” for kids and parents, the amazing autumn colors, delicious mushrooms,…
Here’s the latest discoveries and adventures from Beth and friends still finding new amazing places right in the heart of southwest France, this week they discover the popular market town of Saint Antonin. "Imagine…
After generating thousands of page views, dozens of enquiries and double digit bidders, this amazing chateau auction opportunity in the glorious Loire Valley is now gone with the deposit secured via our currency exchange…
French people tend not to snack much between meals, instead conserving their appetite for 'les repas', but ocassionally it's easy to get tempted by an invitingly fresh pain aux raisins, or a shiny croissant, almost striaght…
Fresh bread is an essential ingredient to everyday life, and delivering consistent delicious baguettes is an art most people undervalue.  Here’s the latest instalment and early morning adventures from Beth, discovering…
Are you still missing France and the warm sunshine, while waiting to hear about traveling to the country this summer? The good news is we have a new lovely read from Beth in southwest France, just in time for the weekend,…