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

Chris Bertram recalls the bucket-list experience at Shangri-La Le Touessrok, a heavenly island in the Indian Ocean

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

On arrival at Arc 1800, one of five resorts in the Les Arcs ski region in southeast France, we were surprised to discover a 4ft dump of snow had fallen overnight. Skis were parked up, snowmen were bei

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