Nadia Jordan explains the reasons southwest France should definitely be on your property radar

Sunshine, skiing and a hint of the Med – Annaliza Davis looks at what the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Hautes-Alpes can offer for househunters

Languedoc estate agent Freddy Rueda talks to Karen Tait about the appeal of his area and the local property market

Yoga, weddings… and something a little different – Leah Rottier looks at holiday accommodation with a difference

RW heads to the French Pyrénées to discover Pau, the tiny mountain city in love with its rugby team

Head off the beaten track in Deux-Sèvres, Creuse and Aveyron and you’ll discover charm, history and character homes you can make your own, writes Eleanor Hewitt-Coleman