Fall for brittany’s charms

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

In the Charente-Maritime, Marans and the Marais Poitevin wetlands combine the best of history, nature and living, says Laurent Blanchard

The department of Aude is bordered by the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrénées and, as Annaliza Davis explains, there are many reasons to buy a property here

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

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

From a historic house with exquisite original features to a chapel conversion and a modern architectural gem, Amy McPherson picks this month’s best coastal properties to buy