Anna Britten was fed up with the daily grind... so when she reached midlife she made a dramatic change…

The buzz of city life or a quiet rural retreat? Gillian Harvey speaks to expats who’ve chosen to live very different lives in France

One thing Ellen Alpsten and husband Tobias always had in common was their passion for Provence and châteaux – and, after much hard work, they now have a baroque gem in Vaucluse

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I

From riverside ‘guinguettes’ to neighbourly kindness, Hilary Hodge has found the perfect blend of village charm, Paris access and French joie de vivre in Pays-de-la-Loire

I visited France last year and was immediately fascinated by the architecture, mood and energy of the surroundings. The streets of Paris are alive with beautiful buildings, full of intricate details t