For those settling in France or supporting elderly relatives from afar, the challenge of maintaining connection and care is ...

Learning French Christmas terms and phrases can add a delightful touch to your festive celebrations, whether you’re visiting France or simply embracing the French holiday spirit.

As the new year approaches, there’s no better way to bring a touch of French elegance into your home or office than with the France 2025 Calendar. This stunning calendar is now available for purchase, ...

From restored medieval fortresses to elegant Renaissance manors, these properties showcase the best of France’s architectural heritage. Let’s explore some of the most captivating fairytale castles ...

Sarah Daly looks at the French healthcare system and what you can expect if you need routine or emergency care while you’re in France… Having lived in France for five years, our regular interactions ...

It all started when my best friend moved to Spain and asked me to have a look with a view to joining him. He and I played saxophones together in the bands for Curly Curve, Paul Young and the Q-Tips, ...

Finding a unique and charming antique or decorative item is one of the joys of being a French property owner – Karen Tait explains how and where to find vintage treasures in France… While stores like ...

If you are planning to retire in France, you’ve made a good choice, it’s the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Most people rely on their pensions to cover their living expenses, and it’s ...

It was Coco Chanel, of the eponymous braided, fringed tweed jackets offset with gorgeous gold buttons and chains, who said: “Fashions change, style endures.” While talking stripes, it would be rude ...

To commemorate the anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Kate Chappell travels to Normandy to visit the beaches where so many lost their lives in World War II… There can be few places in the world as ...

At MKN Surveyors Ltd, we bring precision, heritage expertise, and a deep understanding of both British and French property landscapes to your doorstep. Founded and operated by Matt Noble, a RICS ...

Mandelieu-la-Napoule sits just to the southwest of Cannes on the Cote d’Azur and is home to the Chateau de la Napoule, once a medieval fortress; later destroyed in the French Revolution; and ...