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Recipe: taste this chocolate trompe l’œil salami

Melt any leftover Easter eggs and add shortbread, nuts, cranberries and marshmallows to make this fun treat

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

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Recipe: rich lamb shanks with vegetable tian

This dish would make the perfect centerpiece for Easter lunch

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

We speak to an expert about her hedgehog health centre and how to make your garden more hedgehog-friendly

Recipes: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes and pork liver pâté

We look at the history and techniques of pâtés, terrines, sausages and ‘farcis’

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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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Swede dreams are made of this

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

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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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?

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

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

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

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Riverside fortress

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: A devilish project

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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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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Get into the neo-Gothic spirit

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

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 left dormant for centuries and gave it a new lease of life’

We meet the family who converted an old bread oven 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

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

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

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

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

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

Photos: France's cosy Hobbit homes

A look at Tolkien-style halfling abodes and the people who created them

Films dubbed into French: meet France’s Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise

The doublage artist has had a long and successful career as the voice of two Hollywood icons

Recipe: savour this salmon with sorrel sauce

A fresh dish that is perfect as a starter or light lunch

Recipe: Spring spiral vegetable tart

This impressive dish featuring carrots and courgettes is simple but effective

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Musical mausoleum

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

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Source of life in bloom

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

Recipe: delicious egg, hollandaise and asparagus tartlets

Spring is almost in the air and with it comes asparagus season - the perfect moment to try this tempting dish by French chef, Michel Roux

Only French village called Saint-Valentin embraces romantic links

The tiny village in Indre takes its name seriously with an annual festival for visiting lovers around Valentine’s Day

Meet the beekeeping couple with 450 hives in their corner of France

'We turned our honey hobby into a full-time profession and have not looked back'

US-French couple breathe life into 1960s bubble house

They bought the maison-bulle on leboncoin and committed to restore part of France’s architectural history... and now you can visit too

‘I hit rock bottom, learned to swim and then swam the Channel’

A childhood dream of swimming the English Channel got Stève Stievenart through divorce and depression

'A once-in-a-lifetime experience': converting a religious French ruin into a high-end home

The property in south-west France has undergone a complete renovation, including bespoke stained glass windows

‘Hand-delivering letters across France is slow and full of love’

The retiree dubbed The Humane Postman shares what delivering ‘important but not urgent’ messages has taught him about humanity

Find Paris’s secret village hidden in the bustling Marais district

Wander around independent shops and tranquil courtyards in the maze-like Village Saint-Paul

The stunning familial ski domain in the French Alps

Volunteers play a key role in this mountain community that sits in both the Drôme and Isère departments

‘I want to give the hand fan the aura it had before the French Revolution’

A traditional craftsman explains the highs and lows of the hand-held fan's long history

Recipes: bake a French baguette or sweet potato bread like a master

Award-winning French baker, Eric Kayser, shares his love of baking in ‘The Bread Book’

Collonges-la-Rouge: first to be crowned among the Plus Beaux Villages de France

This fairytale mountain village gets its name from the intense red bricks made with sand grains of the nearby Massif Central

Quirky French property brings history buffs knocking

How a 19th-Century steam pump house pulled at the heartstrings of a British couple – and attracts the attention of complete strangers too

PHOTOS: 'We wanted a small bolthole but bought a ruined French chateau'

Australian couple say they have no regrets over their impulse purchase

Saint-Véran: the quaint alpine village feels ‘how France used to be’

Hikers, astronomers and city-dwellers head to the highest village in France to reconnect with nature

French winter warmer recipes: Normandy apple tart

An English classic that crossed the Channel to become a French favourite

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Recipe: taste this chocolate trompe l’œil salami

Visit Grasse: the picturesque fragrance capital of France

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Recipe: rich lamb shanks with vegetable tian

‘The first baby hedgehog we rescued was love-at-first-sight’

Recipes: real French charcuterie of rabbit rillettes and pork liver pâté

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

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Swede dreams are made of this

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

Recipe: fresh fava bean and asparagus salad

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Strings to its bow

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

Gardening in France: how to overcome daffodil dilemmas

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Keep sake

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

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

Gardening in France: get set to be dazzled by dahlias

Explore the gardens behind Monet's colourful lily creations

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

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

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

Did you know? France invented the strawberry

Recipe: zesty lemon tart with daisy meringues

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

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Riverside fortress

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: A devilish project

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

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Get into the neo-Gothic spirit

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

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

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

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

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

A colourful comeback for crochet in France

French winter warmer recipes: Babas au Rhum

French winter warmer recipes: Choucroute garnie

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

My 10-year challenge to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry

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

Crafting light: The art of stained glass in France

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

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

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

American who speaks 50 languages gives his tips on learning French

Photos: France's cosy Hobbit homes

Films dubbed into French: meet France’s Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise

Recipe: savour this salmon with sorrel sauce

Recipe: Spring spiral vegetable tart

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Musical mausoleum

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Source of life in bloom

Recipe: delicious egg, hollandaise and asparagus tartlets

Only French village called Saint-Valentin embraces romantic links

Meet the beekeeping couple with 450 hives in their corner of France

US-French couple breathe life into 1960s bubble house

‘I hit rock bottom, learned to swim and then swam the Channel’

'A once-in-a-lifetime experience': converting a religious French ruin into a high-end home

‘Hand-delivering letters across France is slow and full of love’

Find Paris’s secret village hidden in the bustling Marais district

The stunning familial ski domain in the French Alps

‘I want to give the hand fan the aura it had before the French Revolution’