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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

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

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As we crossed the River Hérault on the D612 approaching Agde in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, it felt as though we were going home, even though the last time we were here was in

If you want to enjoy outdoor activities year round in France, head for the hills – Carolyn Reynier looks at three middle-mountain villages ideal for all seasons