Joie de vivre

Discover hidden haven, Moliets-et-Maa – the perfect family getaway for all ages

Political refugees, economic migrants and devoted Anglophiles are transforming the city one luxury apartment at a time, finds Will Hosie

Surfing, kayaking, golfing and more will keep all ages occupied at this resort in Aquitaine

Take the train for a laid-back tour of the Côte d’Azur’s glitzy cities and lesser-known towns, jumping off to buy a slice of pissaladière, visit a museum or dip your toes in the sea.

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

In a chic Paris suburb, an art deco villa embraced some American style – and art – with glorious results