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Named after the River Gardon, the Gard is a department in Southern France in the Occitanie region. Languedoc is known for its abundance of historic sites and dramatic landscapes and the Gard follows suit with its proud Roman…
The west coast of France is regularly visited and written about but we have a guide of our favourite towns that zig-zag their way from La Rochelle down to Bordeaux. This area of France is renowned for having one of the most…
There’s so much that the Haute-Garonne has to offer we’re not sure where to start. We could tell you about its contrasted landscapes, its historical heritage or its lively atmosphere, this remarkable place has…
With the Law "Macron" passed in France on August 8th - 2015, the cooling off period for buyers of property in France known as 'délai de rétractation' has changed from 7 to 10 days. The entitlement for a cooling…
Nestled 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 , Saint…
When we talk about the Burgundy area of France what words come to mind? 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 tourist…
Monaco , the beautiful sovereign city-state located on the Riviera; surrounded by France and near the Italian border. Locked against the coast by soaring French mountains, Monaco has a climate of its own - balmy and pleasant…
Not that customary in other countries, châteaux are relatively easy to find in France. If you have a generous budget and you are perhaps seeking some sort of project, a château could be just what you’re…
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 corners of this spectacular country. And the province of Provence seems to…