American couple Valerie and Ralph Rivera settled in a placid village-cum-small town in Bordeaux wine country and discovered that slow living and friendly neighbours offer the ultimate luxury

Jeremy Ellwood mixes waterways with fairways on a maiden river cruise with his wife to the wine-making region of Bordeaux in the south-west corner of France

Funny how things go. Our campervan neighbour at Wales’ Green Man Festival in mid-August came up with the chance recommendation that saw us at Les Machines de l'Île, in Nantes. This was a late, must-se

TARIFF THREATS AND GEN Z SOBRIETY HAVE PUT BORDEAUX ON RED ALERT

This city in southeastern France is known for its ancient history and legendary culinary scene — but it’s also worth visiting for its forward-looking green initiatives and young chefs who aren’t afraid to experiment

Offering such a wealth and variety of scenery, culture and gastronomy, it can be difficult deciding where to buy in France – Karen Tait highlights some of the most popular areas across France, along with average house prices to help you budget