Inland from Bordeaux, the Lot and Lot-et-Garonne departments have a rich character that feels timeless and authentically French – if you love dramatic landscapes and historic villages, this could be your dream destination, as Annaliza Davis explains

The Canal du Midi flows though some beautiful locations – Carolyn Reynier explores three tempting places to buy along its route: Revel, Olonzac and Agde

Estate agent Pauline Bruneau talks to Karen Tait about her corner of France

Sarah Daly explores two neighbouring towns in the beautiful area of Pas-de-Calais she calls home: Montreuil-sur-Mer and Hesdin-la-Forêt

A globally renowned private golf club, timeless new residences and a future Six Senses resort and spa will wow anyone who loves sport and luxury – Karen Tait visits Les Bordes Estate in the Loire Valley

Columnist Jim Perrin returns to his beloved France to pay tribute to one of Europe’s holy mountains, taking writer Jan Morris and one of our editors along for a zig-zag ride in a trusty old Citroën… or is it a Bentley?!