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

Catalonia offers a dizzying array of habitats, and birds to match,

Alicante is famous for its beaches; less so for its hiking. But in the Sierra de la Serrella, a short hop from the city, Isis Taylor discovers a network of trails that combine natural beauty with an insight into ancient cultures

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

Golden sunshine, dazzling blue seas and majestic mountains: the Alpes-Maritimes makes the most of its natural assets. Annaliza Davis outlines how you can find a pad here – whatever your budget

The Hautes-Pyrénées and Pau area is riding high with French property buyers, whether as permanent homes or holiday houses, and here’s why, says Nadia Jordan