Tartiflette is one of the most gloriously indulgent après -ski centrepieces, but you don’t need to have spent the day bombing down black runs to enjoy it, says Tom Parker Bowles

Enjoy a relaxed weekend feast with these delicious dishes that can be prepared ahead of time, and simply warmed up when you’re ready to serve

Toast, soup, a bake, a biscuit… When the days are dark and cold, you want simple recipes with a nod to nostalgia and childhood comforts, but with flavours that feel right for now

Given the French love of pastries and desserts, sweet-toothed buyers should have no problem finding a home in France close to a boulangerie or patisserie , says Joanna Leggett

Why go? Snuggled at the foot of white-cloaked mountains, the town of Montreux on Lake Geneva is a dreamy location for relaxing strolls and evenings spent sipping mulled wine. And when adventure calls,

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