Two days before the Armistice in 1918, a French soldier died in Paris. He had been discharged two years earlier with a head wound and although the shrapnel lodged in his skull left him in pain, it was ...

The Festival Interceltique de Lorient is an annual 10-day Celtic festival in Lorient, Brittany, France, highlighting Celtic music, dance, and other arts. It is the largest Celtic event in the world, ...

Fishing business? Wellness retreat? Holiday park or secluded swimming spot? How would you enjoy a French property with its own lake? Here are eight lakeside houses on the market in France for between ...

Discover the allure of Chateau La Napoule through a mesmerizing journey. Experience love, loss, and resilience in Once Upon A Time.

Move over, Lascaux – there’s another exciting cave replica stealing the limelight in 2022. A faithful reproduction of the Grotte Cosquer, which now lies 37 metres below sea level in the Mediterranean, ...

Who doesn’t love a bargain property? Whether in Charente, Occitanie, Brittany or Normandy, these cheap houses are for sale in some of the most popular spots in France. Some require renovation while ...

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey amongst France’s best wineries. Savor exquisite wines, discover hidden gems, and prepare to take some bottles home for cheaper than ever! With tax-free ...

Writing a novel about real life in France Since I’d acquired a literary agent in 2018, she’d asked me occasionally whether I fancied setting a book in France. I’d set my first two novels in the UK, ...

Some years ago during a family camping holiday in the south of France, my then six-year-old son asked me a question I’ll never forget. Clutching an empty jar of green beans for recycling, I was trying ...

Cross the Pyrénées to the Atlantic Ocean and the flavours of the ancient Basque region await, with fiery pimento peppers echoed in the dark red paint of the half-timbered buildings. The Côte d’Argent ...

How did a simple black cat become emblematic of Montmartre’s golden age? Its haughty gaze seems to follow you across the room; no, this isn’t the Mona Lisa, but another glossy-haired subject of a ...

Eze, France: Cliffside beauty, medieval allure, and stunning sea views. Your dream getaway awaits in this enchanting village.