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 ...

France’s most celebrated flying saucer sighting On the afternoon of 8 January, Renato Nicolaï had what can only be described as a close encounter with a UFO. Monsieur Nicolaï’s account (which you can ...

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 ...

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, ...

Looking for a romantic old château or grand family home to restore or refurbish in France? These renovation projects are all on the market for less than €500,000. €59,000, Pyrénées-Orientales With its ...

This beautiful stone-built property is located in the picturesque village of Belvès, just a short distance from the renowned medieval town of Monpazier in the Dordogne. The home offers two bedrooms ...

Learn these essential French property types to help with your househunting in France Appartement – flat/apartment Chambres d’hôtes – guesthouse, B&B Gîte – holiday cottage Maison de maître – mansion ...

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 ...

Our friends at Bonjour Paris are offering an exclusive roundup of the best new addresses in Paris with acclaimed food writer Alexander Lobrano, as he takes viewers on an insider’s tour of the most ...

Alongside the main building, a further three-bedroom house has been used by visiting family and friends. Dating from the 16th century, it has a wonderful vaulted ceiling, private garden and pool. In ...

Did you know you can make your own perfume at workshops offered by famous perfumeries such as Galimard, Fragonard, and Molinard? Join Gillie Hutchinson on the French Riviera as she tries them out… In ...

When looking at buying a French winemaking property, you’ll see great differences in prices, depending on not only the prestige of the appellation, health of the vines and amount of them, but also the ...