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Spectacular scenery, vibrant cities and charming villages, FRANCE magazine brings you the very best of France. Featuring inspiring articles on weekend getaways, destinations and holiday ideas, an intriguing food and wine section for French foodies as well as articles revealing the hidden depths of France’s history and culture, it really is the next best thing to being there!
Our monthly language section is an essential guide to improving your French, while our section dedicated to La Culture brings you book and film reviews along with interviews with A-list French stars, and France-loving celebrities. With columns from top authors Stephen Clarke and Carol Drinkwater, the magazine is the ultimate way to indulge your love of l’Hexagone between visits, and the best way to plan your next trip away.
"I've adored France for as long as I can remember, and it is a true privilege to bring together the different elements that make the country so special in every issue of the magazine." Carolyn Boyd, Editor
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Property in France
How will the new president affect Brits buying property in France?
François Hollande has become the first Socialist French president for over 20 years. Early indicators are that his presidency will bring about clashes with German chancellor, Angela Merkel, who has driven through austerity measures throughout the eurozone in recent times. Hollande, meanwhile, favours a tax-and-spend programme to stimulate growth.
How to buy a French property
France has it all – wonderful beaches, mountains, countryside, some of the best food and wine, fabulous cities, culture and an enviable quality and pace of life.
French Alps - year-round magic
Year-round holiday homes in the French Alps have special appeal for British buyers
Homes in Languedoc and Lancashire
Karen Tait Finds out why Abi Turner and husband Martin believe they have the best of both worlds with homes in Lancashire and France
Advice for French property buyers
With the french property market starting to move again in favour of sellers, David Anderson has some useful advice for buyers
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View our regularly updated blogs about all things French from Francophiles and those that have made the move to France. Read more
French language
French Language - La Marseillaise
France’s national anthem has had a turbulent history, but today La Marseillaise is one of the most cherished emblems of the Republic.
La Femme au Chapeau by Henri Matisse
The oil painting La Femme au Chapeau by Henri Matisse is the emblematic work of art that crowned the artist as leader of the Fauvist movement...
L’Angélus by Jean-François Millet
The two figures bent in prayer in this pastoral scene show an idyllic lifestyle long revered by the famous École de Barbizon...
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2000 years of history, re-start in Boulogne-sur-Mer
Thanks to its sea-facing position opposite its eternal and well-loved England, Boulogne-sur-Mer soon became a favourite spot.
Camping in Corsica
Tristan Rutherford enjoyed being close to the water’s edge during a camping trip around Corsica’s coastline
Spotlight on Bordeaux
Think of Bordeaux and you’ll no doubt think of wine – with a renowned international reputation boasting more than 60 appellations, 115,000 hectares and close to 9,000 winemakers in the area alone, the industry accounts for every job in six in the Gironde département.
Afloat in Alsace
A boating holiday along the Canal de la Marne au Rhin proved a voyage of discovery for Ray Kershaw and his family in a land where French and German cultures meet.
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French culture
Celebrity Interview: Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona created drama on the football pitch; now he’s doing the same on stage and screen, as he explains to Pierre de Villiers
What to bring to an apéro? 20 ideas
L’apéro or “aperitif” is a French institution. Scary for some, exciting for others, it is a perfect insight into french culture.
French Language - La Marseillaise
France’s national anthem has had a turbulent history, but today La Marseillaise is one of the most cherished emblems of the Republic.
My France Interview: Marcus Brigstocke
Comedian, actor and writer Marcus Brigstocke performed in French for a BBC show after four weeks’ tuition. He tells Eve Middleton about the French sense of humour and his passion for cheese
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Celebrity interviews
Celebrity Interview: Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona created drama on the football pitch; now he’s doing the same on stage and screen, as he explains to Pierre de Villiers
My France Interview: Marcus Brigstocke
Comedian, actor and writer Marcus Brigstocke performed in French for a BBC show after four weeks’ tuition. He tells Eve Middleton about the French sense of humour and his passion for cheese
Interview with French actress Eva Green
French actress EVA GREEN has avoided the fate of some Bond girls by continuing her big-screen success. She tells Pierre de Villiers why she loves playing evil characters and of her desire to make a film in France again...
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