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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 ...
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 ...
Discover the allure of Chateau La Napoule through a mesmerizing journey. Experience love, loss, and resilience in Once Upon A Time.
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, ...
In France there is a president and a prime minister, a National Assembly and a Senate and elections are held in two rounds. Confused? Here’s our quick guide to the French political system The ...
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 ...
Whether it’s a large island spanning two departments, such as Corsica, or a more remote windswept haven, such as Ouessant off the coast of Brittany, the Hexagon offers a slice of island living for all ...
When looking at buying a French winemaking property, you’ll see great differences in prices, here are vineyards for sale for every budget ...
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, ...
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 ...
Eze, France: Cliffside beauty, medieval allure, and stunning sea views. Your dream getaway awaits in this enchanting village.