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French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

A happy accident resulted in this classic French dessert

Step back in time for some ‘dinosaur’ planting in your French garden

Captivated in the garden this month by one species of plant that dates back 200 million years, and another which is one of the oldest flowering plant families on the planet

Interview: Director of Gîtes de France evokes 'rediscovery' of rural dream

As web platforms muscle in on the market, director Solange Escure argues that its mission is more important than ever

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: putting the tour in tourism

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

‘I want to share our gardens – to be able to help charities is wonderful’ says Charente gardener

The Connexion meets two friends whose contrasting gardens that are part of the Open Gardens scheme

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

Great advice for adding some fiery colour to your garden this autumn and beyond

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Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Perfect for warming up during the colder months, this recipe is easy to follow and full of flavour

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a gateway that survived despite friendly fire

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

Get spooked in France’s most haunted château

Queaux, a modest little village in Vienne, is home to not one but three châteaux

Meet the French wine producers: Ampelidae's accidental bestseller

The story Ampelidae's organic wines, including the accidental creation of the bestselling Blanc d'Hive

Mangetout: Which is the champion of champignons?

Explore the rich world of French mushrooms, plus a great Paris restaurant for Eurostar travellers

Recipe: gratin de potiron and more French pumpkin varieties

Explore pumpkin varieties like potiron and citrouille, and learn how to cook them with traditional recipes and regional twists

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: which witch is which?

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: an unusual vigneron tradition

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: cream of the crop

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

'We bought one of the oldest chateaux in the Loire Valley'

The beautiful 13th-Century Château de la Preuille is now a charming gîte and wedding venue

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In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

How ceramics saved one of the most beautiful places in France

Moustiers draws crowds of tourists every year, who come to experience its Provençal charm and see its faïence favoured by French nobility

French recipe: winemaker's steak with pan sauce

Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, of The Cook’s Atelier in Beaune, share their saucy steak dish made using the drippings from the bottom of the pan

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a towering achievement

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

British woman in France sends rare Poitou donkey to US for conservation

The action marks a significant step in global preservation efforts

Our French gîte: the peace of Landes is perfect escape from tourist traps

The property was chosen as somewhere away from the tourist hotspots

Recipe: French ceps with potatoes, garlic and goat's cheese

This traditional dish is inspired by the former Périgord region of south-west France

'People thought we were crazy': producing sustainable French wine using draft horses

Domaine Deprad have gone back to age-old viniculture techniques, employing a small equine army to help produce outstanding wines

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Chocolate and coffee-coloured plants for a unique French garden aesthetic

From chocolate-scented cosmos to coffee-hued dahlias, find the perfect plants for your garden

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Discover the inspiring journey of a stunning French garden transformation

British couple in Limousin overcame personal challenges to create a sanctuary now open to the public

French forensic pathologist on groundbreaking Paris Catacombs study

Philippe Charlier talks about leading the first scientific study into the millions of skeletons buried there and ponders why the Western world is both fascinated and terrified by death

How rap artists are becoming the new French poets

Julien Barret - an author with a particular interest in rap music and the French language - explains how the meaning of words is shaped by culture

Photos: discover this stunning super ‘dry’ French Occitanie garden

Cathy Thompson visits a garden in the Aude where layering, minimal watering and constant evolution are wonderfully combined

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Buying a French chateau: 'I was only half-serious, then I fell in love!'

The castle, tucked in the Vallee d’Ossau, was up for sale at €599,000 when Ms Jasinski bought it

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Erbalunga: France’s hotspot for the earliest summer sunrise

Visit this Corsican fishing village in September for an unforgettable experience... just remember to set the alarm

Veules-les-Roses: a floral village home to the shortest river in France

This coastal Normandy village is dotted with thatched cottages, watermills and rambling roses

Underground dwellings: explore the oldest troglodyte site in France

In the 18th Century, half the inhabitants of the small town of Doué-la-Fontaine (Maine-et-Loire) lived in caves

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Red rocks

In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

'Our French farmhouse was rebuilt by hundreds of helping hands'

Discover how a New Zealand-English couple transformed a dilapidated farmhouse into a vibrant home with the help of 145 volunteers

French recipe: mi-cuit au chocolat

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious chocolate lava cake

Jardins Ouverts: explore this beautiful French garden in Pays de la Loire

Briton Angela Rowlands' Mayenne garden is open to the public in September

Vision of a princess: spectacular and pioneering garden in Normandy

Le Jardin de Vasterival, located on the coast not far from Dieppe, is considered to be one of the most beautiful gardens in Europe

Recipe: one-pot rainbow ratatouille

Add a twist to this classic dish featuring vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs

Recipe: souffléd pancakes with oranges and Grand Marnier

This 'show-stopping' dessert is one of Michel Roux's family favourites

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: An artist at rest

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Peillon: a picturesque village perché in the south of France

Skip luxury shopping in the Côte d’Azur and travel back in time to this little village teetering on a nearby mountaintop

Beautiful Loire Valley château gardens celebrate their patron saint

Famous château potagers specialise in the conservation and collection of old vegetable varieties and offer walks and tasting sessions

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In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?

Floral and solar ways to light up your French garden after sundown

As summer comes to an end, now is not the time to start planting. Instead, turn your outdoor space into a jardin de nuit

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Visit this 'remarkable' chateau garden in France

We speak to the owner of a castle in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with an extraordinary history and beautiful gardens

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Inside my 'stylish, soulful and sustainable' hotel renovation in the south of France

Planning a restoration project? We get some eco tips from the owner of a stunning refurbishment in the Aude

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Our French gîte: we swapped UK traffic jams for a simpler life in Burgundy

Caroline and Richard Williams transformed their lives by relocating to run a guesthouse in rural France

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin

Swap apples for tomatoes in this savoury twist on a French cuisine classic

France garden tips: try agapanthus, it is hardier than you think

The evergreen types are ideal for a Mediterranean climate, coming as they do from the western and eastern cape in South Africa

Eguisheim: the French fairytale village that inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Explore the enchanting streets and historic charm of this photogenic spot in France's Grand Est region

Recipe: garlic anchovy roast lamb

Adding a few flavourings to lamb before roasting is a simple step that transforms this classic dish

This French hilltop village sits between heaven and earth

Art historian Julia Faiers unpicks the threads that weave together the Roman and medieval settlements of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges in the Pyrenees

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Grow beautiful hydrangeas in your French garden

Sarah Beattie loves the unfashionable mopheads and has several favourite varieties

Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue: the 'most beautiful harbour in France'

This picturesque coastal town, not far from Cherbourg, has a war-trodden history as an ancient English landing site

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Your Massalia carriage awaits

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Tarragon, basil, chervil: the 'Holy Trinity' of French herbs

How to buy, grow, store, and use these essential herbs in your cooking

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French winter warmer recipes: tarte Tatin

Step back in time for some ‘dinosaur’ planting in your French garden

Interview: Director of Gîtes de France evokes 'rediscovery' of rural dream

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: putting the tour in tourism

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EasyJet offers 17 new winter routes to France, including several from UK

More readers speak out on French citizenship denial over foreign income

French second homes: tax-exemption time for capital gains may be reduced

When and why do we say à faire pleurer dans les chaumières?

French house prices: see how your area fares in new notaire data

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

Photos: Unique wooden Mercedes 300 SL up for auction in northern France

‘I want to share our gardens – to be able to help charities is wonderful’ says Charente gardener

November gardening: tips for the perfect 'hot bed'

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Recipe: Puy lentil and bacon soup with seasonal greens

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a gateway that survived despite friendly fire

Get spooked in France’s most haunted château

Meet the French wine producers: Ampelidae's accidental bestseller

Mangetout: Which is the champion of champignons?

Recipe: gratin de potiron and more French pumpkin varieties

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: the best place to keep your jersey clean

Recipe: Red mullet in an envelope

Recipe: aubergine tartare with flat-leaf parsley salad

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: which witch is which?

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Classic French recipe with an exotic twist: caramelised onion soup

Essoyes: a French village that leaves a lasting Impression

October gardening tips: sow hardy annuals for a vibrant spring in France

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: an unusual vigneron tradition

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: cream of the crop

'We bought one of the oldest chateaux in the Loire Valley'

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a glass lantern

How ceramics saved one of the most beautiful places in France

French recipe: winemaker's steak with pan sauce

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a towering achievement

British woman in France sends rare Poitou donkey to US for conservation

Our French gîte: the peace of Landes is perfect escape from tourist traps

Recipe: French ceps with potatoes, garlic and goat's cheese

'People thought we were crazy': producing sustainable French wine using draft horses

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Chocolate and coffee-coloured plants for a unique French garden aesthetic

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Discover the inspiring journey of a stunning French garden transformation

French forensic pathologist on groundbreaking Paris Catacombs study

How rap artists are becoming the new French poets

Photos: discover this stunning super ‘dry’ French Occitanie garden

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Buying a French chateau: 'I was only half-serious, then I fell in love!'

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Erbalunga: France’s hotspot for the earliest summer sunrise

Veules-les-Roses: a floral village home to the shortest river in France

Underground dwellings: explore the oldest troglodyte site in France

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Red rocks

'Our French farmhouse was rebuilt by hundreds of helping hands'

French recipe: mi-cuit au chocolat

Jardins Ouverts: explore this beautiful French garden in Pays de la Loire

Vision of a princess: spectacular and pioneering garden in Normandy

Recipe: one-pot rainbow ratatouille

Recipe: souffléd pancakes with oranges and Grand Marnier

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: An artist at rest

Peillon: a picturesque village perché in the south of France

Beautiful Loire Valley château gardens celebrate their patron saint

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Mastering bastides

Floral and solar ways to light up your French garden after sundown

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Visit this 'remarkable' chateau garden in France

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Inside my 'stylish, soulful and sustainable' hotel renovation in the south of France

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Getting a chaîne reaction

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Ford thinking

Our French gîte: we swapped UK traffic jams for a simpler life in Burgundy

Recipe: tasty tomato tarte tatin