Offering such a wealth and variety of scenery, culture and gastronomy, it can be difficult deciding where to buy in France – Karen Tait highlights some of the most popular areas across France, along with average house prices to help you budget

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This week’s dream: a little corner of Blighty ...

This city in southeastern France is known for its ancient history and legendary culinary scene — but it’s also worth visiting for its forward-looking green initiatives and young chefs who aren’t afraid to experiment

From a 17th-century country house to a small but idyllic clifftop retreat, Amy McPherson compiles some of the best coastal properties currently for sale

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about