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Alps specialist Andy Symington talks to Karen Tait about property in the Chamonix Valley

James and Jill Cockell were seeking the good life in Cantal, but things didn’t always go to plan – here’s part 2 of their story…

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

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?

Looking for a characterful village near the Dordogne where you can really enjoy life? Samm Khourry suggests Lauzun

Get back to nature in this scenic and historic corner of the Auvergne region, where the Dukes of Bourbon left their mark, writes Karen Tait