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Two superb French gardens to explore - just five minutes apart

Meet two Open Gardens hosts in the Auvergne department whose stunning gardens are open to visitors on June 1 this year

Yvoire: photogenic lakeside gem in France

Overlooking Lake Léman, this former fishing community in Savoie is famous for medieval buildings and flower-lined streets

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Explore the Alpine village in France where winter is only just ending

The picturesque village of Bonneval-sur-Arc near the Italian border endures eight winter months out of twelve

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Thibault Tricole: France's darts revolution

Dubbed 'The French Touch', the player is transforming darts in France, from local clubs to national TV

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Vernet-les-Bains: France's only flourishing 'Village d’Arboretum'

Explore exotic trees, walking routes and local legends in this unique corner of the Pyrénees-Orientales

Recipe: chickpea salade niçoise

Hearty potatoes, seasoned chickpeas, colourful vegetables, and crispy lettuce... a taste of the South of France

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Island life

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Flowers to flaunt: blooms for cutting from your French garden

Learn about Cutting Patches and growing flowers to harvest solely for display

Visit Grasse: the picturesque fragrance capital of France

Historian Dr Julia Faiers shares the surprising history of this perfumed Unesco town in Alpes-Maritimes, attracting the likes of Queen Victoria and Coco Chanel

How to define your style and make a French property a home

'There is always a balance between the inhabitant and the provenance of the building'

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Follow your nose on a scent-sational tour of France’s spring flowers

Explore the national and regional floral specialities of France, and sniff out the best flower festivals and horticultural events taking place around the country this spring

Recipe: fresh fava bean and asparagus salad

Source seasonal produce and garnish with mint, goats cheese and lemon

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‘Our €8,000 barge in France gives us an off-grid retirement’

A British couple talk through their DIY conversion of an old working boat into a cosy floating home on the Canal du Midi

Gardening in France: how to overcome daffodil dilemmas

Expert solutions for daffodil 'blindness' and 'lively' composting techniques to try

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France’s historic upturned boat houses offer clue to Dickens mystery

On France’s north coast lies a cluster of upside-down boats converted into dwellings. Could they explain a confusing quirk in the classic tale of David Copperfield?

France's Loire Valley arboretum puts heather and magnolias in the spring spotlight

‘The forest is coming awake from its winter sleep... Life is coming back again in colour, scent and sound’

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Martel: the medieval French town home to a 'truffle' train and lavender festival

The small town in the Lot offered refuge to an English throne heir until his death

Gardening in France: get set to be dazzled by dahlias

March is the perfect time to plant these sun-loving tubers

Explore the gardens behind Monet's colourful lily creations

Visitors to Latour-Marliac gardens can see nearly 300 varieties of water lily growing in one hectare of pools, some of which are the original, restored basins from the 19th Century

Cherry blossoms galore: Europe's largest Japanese garden is in France

Picnic beneath pink trees and celebrate the tradition of Hanami at the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Green tourism

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Did you know? France invented the strawberry

As strawberry season gets underway, you might be surprised to hear that garden strawberries originated in France and can be used in many ways

Recipe: zesty lemon tart with daisy meringues

Food stylist and blogger, Celine Rousseau, invites readers to bring her appealing, whimsical food art to life in their own kitchens

Meet the volunteers vital to the growth of Open Gardens, and find out how you can join too

The association, which raised €22,000 for children’s charities last year, is seeking help with various roles

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The Pyrenees village where Napoléon III and Victor Hugo went to bathe

The thermal spa village of Cauterets has a long history of welcoming France’s famous names, who came to relax and enjoy its stunning scenery

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Recipe: cherry tomatoes with pistou

American chef, Rebekah Peppler, offers a guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France

Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: why pilgrims flock to this French beauty spot

Art historian Dr Julia Faiers marvels at the village known for its majestic Saint-Pierre abbey

Château de Monte-Cristo: French author Alexandre Dumas’ ‘paradise on earth’

The writer regularly entertained friends at the château, which received over 50,000 visitors last year

‘We took a bread oven building left dormant for centuries and gave it a new lease of life’

We meet the family who converted an abandoned outbuilding into a cosy, award-winning gîte

All aboard! Visit the untouched beauty of the Cevennes by French steam train

Wild swimming, donkeys, bamboo parks, and more gems of the secluded Cevennes National Park

Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer: Visit the Brittany village of abbeys, birds and beaches

The little peninsula west of Saint-Malo is off the traditional tourist trail

A colourful comeback for crochet in France

Atelier Pénélope in Nice offers workshops in this ancient craft and they are a big hit with all age groups

French winter warmer recipes: Babas au Rhum

Legend tells that this boozy dessert was invented for the King of Poland during a visit to France

PHOTOS: It was love at first sight for our French maison de maître

Rebecca and Jack Jenkins fell in love with a dilapidated property in south-west France, and fixing it up made them social media stars

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

This simple Alsatian dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages is best served with beer

My 10-year challenge to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry

Mia Hansson started the project in December 2015 out of boredom and the results have captivated audiences worldwide

British writer pursues award-winning career in rural France

Ann Mary Stanton credits a UK literary society for inspiring her literary endeavours

Look inside US designer's elegant French chateau

Esteemed US designer Timothy Corrigan traces his passion for France and the projects he has carried out there, including his own magnificent chateau in the Loire Valley

Explore the narrow streets and military history of France’s fortified mountain town

The Hautes-Alpes outpost of Briançon, which overlooks five valleys, is a Unesco World Heritage Site

Crafting light: The art of stained glass in France

Vitrailliste Adélie Payen merges French and Scottish techniques in her unique stained-glass creations

Royan: visit this French sea town rebuilt with Brazil-inspired style

It was once known as the Pearl of the Atlantic but was ruined during World War Two. It has been redesigned in a new and innovative way

'I am a world away from my life back in the city': moving to France and becoming a botanical artist

The British woman who left banking behind to pursue her passion for plants and art

Photos: The Villa Majorelle, an Art Nouveau jewel in north-east France

The emblematic building in Nancy was created by the finest craftsmen of its day

American who speaks 50 languages gives his tips on learning French

It should not be a difficult language to learn for English-speakers due to significant common ground, although a sympathetic ear may be necessary, says hyperpolyglot Alexander Argüelles