Home sweet home?

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?

Exciting ways to get away from it all

AS BEST-IN-CLASS RENOVATIONS STEAL A MARCH ON UNMODERNISED HOMES IN THE CURRENT MARKET, ARABELLA YOUENS LOOKS AT SOME INSPIRING EXAMPLES OF HOW INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE TRANSFORMED PROPERTIES IN THE CAPITAL

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More people are buying luxury property at auction – but think carefully before you bid, says David Prosser

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