Good Life Awaits

Lockdown showed us how lucky we were to be in rural France and why we want to stay, says Adrian Lithgow

Steeped in history

Drôme is home to vibrant towns, pretty hilltop villages and spectacular scenery, as Solange Hando discovers

Grave encounters

Would you live next door to a cemetery? Most French people would run a mile but Joy Brodier finds it fascinating, especially around October time

Home from home

After many summers holidaying there, Bob McCluckie decided to buy his own piece of beautiful Brittany

Seaside hideaway

Searching for a dream property by the sea? With lifestyle high on househunters’ list of priorities, Grandcamp-Maisy in Normandy is an ideal choice, says Steve Gillham

City without limits

If you are deeply urban by nature, a French home or bolthole near the bright lights might be right up your street, says Julie Savill

Penny for your thoughts

No one wants to spend more than they have to and there are lots of ways to make savvy savings in France. Vicky Leigh shares some tips

Art de vivre

African influences and an artistic approach have brought a unique style to Nicky Barthorp’s Provencal farmhouse, writes Johanna Thornycroft

Counting my blessings

Caroline Zilboorg shares her lockdown diary and feels very fortunate to be living in rural Brittany

A tale of two Sèvres

Never mind nature trails, how could you fail to love a place with its own cheese trail? Joanna Leggett explores delightful Deux-Sèvres

Breath of fresh air

Villard-de-Lans is an authentic mountain village surrounded by the Vercors regional park in Isère. It’s a popular choice in summer, as well as winter, as Carolyn Reynier finds out

Call of the wild

Will the French property market be changed after Covid-19? Nadia Jordan believes that security, privacy and self-sufficiency will be top of househunters’ lists

Grape expectations

It’s not always essential to be an expert to excel in the wine industry. Chloe Govan reveals why buyers should raise a glass to investing in a vineyard property

Plan of action

What are taxable and habitable spaces and how do they affect your planning application? Arthur Cutler explains what you need to know

Remember my name

They might not be as familiar as some of the other Plus Beaux Villages but these four are all worth adding to your househunting location list, finds Vicky Leigh

Hold your horses

Thinking about bringing your horses to France, or becoming a first-time horse owner there? Hannah Evans finds out how to get started

Back to basics

With signs of the French property market returning to a new normal, how can potential househunters plan ahead? Matthew Cameron reports

Back in business

In part two of her relocation guide, Verity Reeve reveals the next steps you need to take to make your new life across the Channel a success

Born in a barn?

Probably not but you could move to one in France or buy one as a holiday home. Karen Tait looks at the pros and cons, and what’s on the market

A leap of faith

Renovating a neglected chapel in Gers has been a labour of love for former royal photographer Jayne Barlow and her husband Alan

Village people

A village home can be the perfect property choice — a tiny town with the country on the doorstep

Heritage homes

Buying a property near one of France’s unique sites recognised by UNESCO can come with a wealth of benefits, finds Hannah Evans

Virtual reality

How will the buying process change during the Covid-19 pandemic? Fabienne Atkin explains the new rules and what they mean for buyers

More for your money

There are many benefits to buying a property with a French mortgage, especially in the current circumstances.

Ground rules

If you ask the right questions and apply for the correct documents, there is nothing stopping you from completing your dream project in France, says Andrew Allen

Forever Alpine

Chamonix is not just for the ski season, Brigitte Nicolas explores this captivating town at the foot of Mont Blanc and the wider Chamonix valley

One for the road

From road trips to racetracks, Chloe Govan motors through the best property locations in France for car enthusiasts

Make a big splash!

What could be dreamier than your own swimming pool at your French property? Karen Tait looks at the costs and practicalities of owning one

Go with the flow

It’s most often associated with picture-perfect Parisian scenes, but there’s plenty more to be found along the route of the Seine.

Coast is calling

Charming villages along the Alabaster Coast, near Dieppe, boast fine houses with sea and river views, as Carolyn Reynier discovers