French property dreams

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

Saving a dilapidated old winery from ruin wasn’t the plan when she moved to France, says Wendy Gedney , but turning it into a wonderful home was a privilege and a joy

Once something of a 2000s time capsule, this American villa has been given a European feel by interior designer Evgenia Merson

Character property pick

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