Support your local heroes

If you have artistic talent, you may be able to use it to support your new life in France – Leah Rottier meets two people who have done just that, and finds out how they made it work

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

Discover southwest France’s most charming labelled towns and villages – and what they offer, with Saskia Vasklamp

Travel entrepreneur Doni Belau found her tranquil haven in Bordeaux wine country – where river views, local flavours and village charm create the perfect retreat

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine

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