Running gîtes

After 25 years of dreaming of finding a place in France, Christina and David Laycock finally found their ‘little corner of French paradise’ in the Dordogne

Need advice? Put your problems to our panel

Most people move to France with the intention of integrating, but how easy is it to be accepted into the heart of the local community? Gillian Harvey talks to three couples who’ve done just that

The French are passionate about cycling, whether watching the Tour de France or exploring one of the country’s many cycle paths, as Joanna Leggett explains

Owning a holiday home offers the chance of a hideaway haven, where you can reconnect with the natural world and boost your wellbeing

Working as a freelancer in France is a popular choice for many expats, but it involves visas, business registration and taxes – Fabien Pelissier explains more