Living in France
Rental potential
If you want to reap a financial benefit from owning a property in France, why not consider long-term lets, says Anne Cunningham-Davis
Saving grace
When planning your move to France, you need to investigate all the tax implications early on in your research. Tax in France can be rather high, including on your savings if you do not use tax-efficient structures, and could have a noticeable impact on your income and wealth.
A writer’s life in Drôme
Fiona McClean didn’t know Drôme when she went on an artists’ course there, but it has proved to be an enduring source of inspiration, as Andy Duncan discovers
An ode to Aude
Solange Hando heads for Languedoc and falls under the spell of a captivating corner of the region with a history as rich as the landscape is beautiful
Family ties
Moving from London to the French countryside gave one creative family the space they craved, as Anna McKittrick discovers
Chance encounter
Deborah Curtis meets the enterprising English couple who are making grand plans for Aquitaine vineyards, while easing themselves into a new life in France
Clever shopping
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Design for life
Andrew Pell-Stevens looks at various ways in which you can work with an architect to create your dream home in France
Loving Languedoc
Karl O’Hanlon and Anita Forte swapped city living in Dublin for the countryside of Languedoc where they now run a thriving property development business
Performing arts in Aquitaine
A desire for a different lifestyle led to the creation of a unique performing arts summer school in south-west France. Rachel Scott meets the British couple who are hitting the right note in Lot-et-Garonne
Musician in Finistère
Brittany captured the heart of musician Robin Foster and is the inspiration behind his latest album. He tells Annaliza Davis why he loves this rugged region where he lives with his artist wife and young son
Finistère living
With its mystic past, rich traditions and stunning landscapes, it’s easy to be captivated by Finistère, as Patricia Stoughton discovers
Burgundy uncorked
With its glorious scenery, fine wines and rich gastronomic tradition, it is easy to understand the allure of this affluent region, as Jill Shearer discovers
A five-point plan
Nathalie Hilton breaks down the French mortgage process to show that it is not as intimidating as many might fear
Life swap
Olivier and Janet Hickman turned their backs on corporate careers for a new life in Vaucluse, a dramatic move they have never regretted. Gillian Thornton heard their story
Escape to the country
A move to Poitou-Charentes sparked a change in career for one couple who haven’t looked back, as Anna McKittrick discovers
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