February 2017 issue of Living France out now!

In the February issue of Living France, we find out what life’s like in Haute-Savoie, talk to a British couple living in Gers about their starring role in a new TV series, explore the department of Calvados in Normandy, and find out what it’s like to house sit in France

Haute-Savoie

A dramatic landscape of peaks, clear blue lakes and valleys makes Haute Savoie a haven for lovers of the great outdoors. We explore what life is like in the French Alps all year round

In the spotlight

Living France’s staff writer, Catriona Burns, travelled to Gers to meet Richard and Lyndsay Watterson, expat gite owners and stars of a new television series

Calvados

We discover the fine cheeses, cider and charcuterie in Normandy’s Calvados and find out what makes this department one of the richest in France

Try before you buy

If you’re thinking of moving to France, but aren’t sure if the area you’ve chosen is right for you, then house-sitting is one way to live like a local before you commit to buy

Plus there is a step-by-step guide to purchasing a French property, unveil our top pick of vineyard properties for sale, meet expat musicians playing at wedding venues across France and find out why company ownership of your French home is worth considering. There is also a recipe for millefeuilles and we take a look at the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety

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