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?

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Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

Owning a holiday home offers the chance of a hideaway haven, where you can reconnect with the natural world and boost your wellbeing

Thinking of buying in France? Fiona Watts runs through what you need to know about mortgages

After 25 years of dreaming of finding a place in France, Christina and David Laycock finally found their ‘little corner of French paradise’ in the Dordogne