All good things…

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

Danny Hopkins rescues a vision of the future that is firmly in the past

Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

Thinking of buying in France? Fiona Watts runs through what you need to know about mortgages

Carolyn Reynier explores Vétheuil in the north and St-Rémyde-Provence in the south of France, both with artistic links

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?