The intrepid châtelaine

French superstitions sometimes mirror those of the UK – and Erin Choa ’ s not taking any chances

Mankind may be tribal and sociable by nature, yet the ‘bliss of solitude’–a state previously reserved for hermits– is the key to achieving inner peace, says Laura Parker

With a plan to create sociable holidays in France grounded in gastronomy, Sam and Heather Lusardi were determined to do everything to make the project work, they tell Alison Hughes

What’s the secret of a lasting marriage? For journalist Rachael Ashley and her musician husband Paul Cuddeford , being semi-detached spouses for 11 years has been key to their success

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

CATHY grunted as she struggled to open a jar of marmalade. Standing tall and athletic, amidst boxes piled high on the scarred wooden table in her new farmhouse kitchen, she inhaled the scents of woods