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If the name of this picturesque corner of southwest France conjures up the rustic ‘black wines’ of tradition, then look again: times have been changing, and wine styles with them, in the homeland of Malbec

Floating above the clouds, Cordes-sur-Ciel is romantic, historic and remarkably liveable, offering more than just picture-postcard good looks – this could be the place your heart and head agree on, says Saskia Vlaskamp

Discover gastronomy, markets, festivals and a slower pace of life in Gascony’s heartland. Victoria Garnham explains why and how the Gers embodies authentic French living

We’ve never been ‘on-trend’, so adopting slow travel isn’t a fashion statement, but it does give us chance to connect with the countryside, stumble on little-known towns and immerse ourselves in the h

The Canal du Rhône au Rhin stretches 237km through the east of France, but we had decided to spend a leisurely trip travelling just 55km, following the River Doubs between the cities of Dole and Besan

The Hautes-Pyrénées and Pau area is riding high with French property buyers, whether as permanent homes or holiday houses, and here’s why, says Nadia Jordan