Vibrant and relaxing

Looking for a characterful village near the Dordogne where you can really enjoy life? Samm Khourry suggests Lauzun

Exciting ways to get away from it all

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

A dash of Gallic chic and a hint of 70s styling have reinvented this Provençal home, where relaxation is taken seriously

Alps specialist Andy Symington talks to Karen Tait about property in the Chamonix Valley

Coming from a farming family, Karen Attwood knew at first sight that this farmhouse was for her