Charente agent Christophe Guay talks to Karen Tait about his local area and the property opportunities it holds for buyers

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Barnbarroch House, Barnbarroch, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. A country house with views towards Urr Water estuary with two two-bedroom cottages in the grounds. It has period fireplaces and a kitchen

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Discover gastronomy, markets, festivals and a slower pace of life in Gascony’s heartland. Victoria Garnham explains why and how the Gers embodies authentic French living

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