Vibrant and relaxing

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

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?

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

The department of Aude is bordered by the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrénées and, as Annaliza Davis explains, there are many reasons to buy a property here

After 25 years of dreaming of finding a place in France, Christina and David Laycock finally found their ‘little corner of French paradise’ in the Dordogne

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights