The Canal du Midi flows though some beautiful locations – Carolyn Reynier explores three tempting places to buy along its route: Revel, Olonzac and Agde

French property dreams

Estate agent Pauline Bruneau talks to Karen Tait about her corner of France

A globally renowned private golf club, timeless new residences and a future Six Senses resort and spa will wow anyone who loves sport and luxury – Karen Tait visits Les Bordes Estate in the Loire Valley

Sarah Daly explores two neighbouring towns in the beautiful area of Pas-de-Calais she calls home: Montreuil-sur-Mer and Hesdin-la-Forêt

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