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Le marché is at the heart of French daily culture. picks out three market towns offering a vibrant lifestyle including Dinan, Louhans and Niort

Discover southwest France’s most charming labelled towns and villages – and what they offer, with Saskia Vasklamp

If you have artistic talent, you may be able to use it to support your new life in France – Leah Rottier meets two people who have done just that, and finds out how they made it work

With its distinctive landscapes – ranging from sandy beaches and islands to the Marais Poitevin wetlands and rolling countryside – the Vendée is hard to beat, writes Karen Tait

Owning a home in France is a dream for many people. But when the owner’s away, the property can tell a very different story. Carmel O’Connell explains

After decades of globetrotting, Justin Wescombe finally settled in Saumur in the Loire Valley. He tells Annaliza Davis why