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

Victoria Garnham speaks to brothers Colum and Aidan Lovett about finding and making their home in the Gers

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

Four-bedroom homes

Riverside towns are charming and sought after – Carolyn Reynier picks out three set along France’s longest waterway, the mighty River Loire