The rubbish tip

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

We’ve been travelling in campervans for more than 30 years, so if you’ve ever flirted with the idea of taking off and hitting the road let us assure you: there’s no better way to travel. This time, we

Here’s how to re-use your spent plants and prunings to save cash and help the planet

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

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

SUMMER holidays meant two weeks in France, and the difference in how drivers there are treated, and how they act, was stark. I’ll start with where they get it right, and the big one is parking. From t