Safe harbour

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

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

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

Sarah Daly discovers the cultural, historical, architectural and culinary secrets of this city that lies at the heart of the Loire Valley

Hop over the Channel for rich history, beautiful architecture and tempting cuisine

Ruth Wood goes househunting in Brittany and Normandy where you can enjoy the French way of life while still enjoying handy ferry connections back to the UK