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Set between azure blue sea and the foothills of the Alps, Nice offers a pleasant year-round climate, vibrant lifestyle and varied property, writes Karen Tait

With its distinctive landscapes – ranging from sandy beaches and islands to the Marais Poitevin wetlands and rolling countryside – the Vendée is hard to beat, writes Karen Tait

Discover hidden haven, Moliets-et-Maa – the perfect family getaway for all ages

Sun-kissed, seductive and effortlessly chic, Nice pulses with a swagger that’s as vibrant as its Riviera sunsets. Here, glamour comes with an edge: picture sunbathing on pebble beaches, before sipping

Le marché is at the heart of French daily culture. picks out three market towns offering a vibrant lifestyle including Dinan, Louhans and Niort

KNOWN AS ‘EUROPE’S RESERVOIR’, SWITZERLAND IS HOME TO MYRIAD LIQUID LANDSCAPES — FROM LIDOS AND ALPINE LAKES TO GLACIER-FED RIVERS AND WATERFALLS