French property dreams

Sunshine, skiing and a hint of the Med – Annaliza Davis looks at what the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes can offer for househunters

Languedoc estate agent Freddy Rueda talks to Karen Tait about the appeal of his area and the local property market

Riverside towns are charming and sought after – Carolyn Reynier picks out three set along France’s longest waterway, the mighty River Loire

With a lively town centre, river activities and some of France’s finest châteaux on the doorstep, Tours is in a class of its own, writes Karen Tait

Yoga, weddings… and something a little different – Leah Rottier looks at holiday accommodation with a difference