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Metal table and chairs on a stone terrace beside a building, overlooking a green valley at sunset.

Oprah Winfrey quote pushed us to realise our French vineyard tourism dream

Château Feely is an organic wine producer with accommodation, offering vineyard walking tours

Test your knowledge: fun French facts

Try our fun quiz featuring the invention of the modern pencil, Brittany’s galette saucisse and singer Alain Souchon

Free house in France: couple win Creuse B&B on TV competition

Roy and Nichola Legge tell of their experience winning Channel 4's The Great B&B Challenge

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Guess the French region with the help of this clue: the little rock

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

‘Village of cats’ in southern France is inspired by an old legend

Story of a young girl and her kittens has influenced the architecture of La Romieu, classified one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France

French honey explained: why local honey varies by region and flower

Artisanal French honey is high quality and strictly controlled

Music choice: French indie rock band Feu! Chatterton’s Labyrinthe

Enjoy singer Arthur Teboul’s poetic style on their latest album

Film recommendation: Case 137, a gripping police brutality drama

Dominik Moll’s tense film is set during the gilets jaunes protests and centres on a police brutality investigation

Historic house seen across a green lawn with yellow flowers and large trees in the foreground.

On the market: 'Our 1758 French manoir became an Opera House'

Manoir La Gozinière in Auvergne echoes to the enchanting melodies of Mozart, Verdi, Bizet and Puccini

Exploring a 'natural home' in the south of France

Discover a beautifully restored French farmhouse near Uzès in the Gard, filled with antique furniture, vintage finds and natural interior design inspiration

'How I learnt to speak three languages – including Alsatian'

Briton Peter Brooks, 70, gives advice to others who are struggling with language-learning

Stone arch bridge over the Loire River in Tours, France, with buildings and trees in the background.

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: an American link

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

Historic houses with brick facades and shuttered windows along a quiet street.

Gerberoy: the smallest town in France through royal recognition

Picturesque town near Beauvais is known for its roses, gardens and historic battles

A little piece of Spain set in the French countryside

Why Llívia is a Spanish enclave inside France, how a 1659 treaty created it, and why road access and border rules still cause tensions today

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a word in your shell

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

Explore the new ‘Tour de Haute-Garonne’ cycle route

The scenic 665km cycle route in Occitanie features 13 stages and stunning beauty hotspots like the Canal du Midi and the Pyrénéen foothills

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a noble natter

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

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

French TV drama recommendation: The world does not exist

Intense French drama follows journalist Adam Vollmann as he investigates a murder in his hometown, uncovering secrets and confronting his past

Official wearing a tricolour sash signing papers at a desk in an office

From Oxfordshire to French mayor: British woman leads village in Pas-de-Calais

Briton Maureen Searle, 71, was appointed mayor in March

Cherry clafoutis pie sliced in a glass dish with whole cherries on top.

Travel France from your kitchen: clafoutis recipe

The historic Limousin region - now part of Nouvelle Aquitaine - offers up this classic French desert

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a relatively recent addition to the phare side

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

Roasted asparagus on a lined tray with grated cheese, lemon wedge and bowl of sauce.

Chèvre season: a simple recipe pairing goat's cheese and asparagus

Explore its artisanal production in regions like the Loire and Ardèche

A French recipe to try: traditional Gâteau Basque

Journey to the far southwest via this simple recipe for this much-loved signature classic of the Basque country

'Breathing life back into' Mediterranean homes

We visit two properties and meet a ceramicist in Uzès, as featured in Mediterranean Living by Laurence Dougier

'The magical day I saw an otter in my Aude garden'

Jonathan Kemp on the otter conservation efforts that have led to their return

Recipe: buckwheat-almond praliné chocolate tart

A delicious French dessert with a twist

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Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Woman standing under a 'Rue du Climat' sign on a Paris street

Lucie Basch: revolutionising food waste and consumption with Too Good To Go

The co-founder of Too Good To Go is transforming food waste management and promoting sustainable consumption across 20 countries, including the UK and Japan

Travel France from your kitchen: rillons de porc

If you have ever had even the slightest nostalgia for pork scratchings, this recipe hailing from the Pays de la Loire region is for you

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: the Italian job

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

Saint-Malo: exploring Brittany’s city of corsairs

For a few centuries Malouin privateers were the bane of the English

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: a chateau with a rule of four

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

Family of US airman shot down over France and saved by Resistance continue lifelong bond

World War Two acts of bravery led American to keep photo in his wallet all his life

A chef sings holding a spatula and a pot

Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Three Graces in the sun

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

Argeles-sur-Mer: camping hot-spot in the south of France

How this seaside town transformed from a refugee camp to Europe’s most popular area for campers

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Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Test your knowledge: fun French facts

Intriguing facts about France's history and heritage, from an iconic cathedral to the Battle of the Somme

Fashion figures: five French female couturières

Discover the legacy of five pioneering female fashion designers who transformed couture and empowered women through innovative style and elegance

Châtelaudren: a Breton village once regarded as France’s ‘second fashion capital’

The picturesque spot in northern Brittany was home to weekly women’s magazine Le Petit Echo de la Mode

French film review: And God Created Woman - Brigitte Bardot's iconic role

Explore the captivating allure of the actress in the film that redefined cinematic sensuality and empowered women

Recipe: swiss chard and white bean parmentier

Versatile swiss chard can be used in sweet and savoury dishes

Three reading recommendations: books about France in English

Explore three books set in France, including a family saga in Burgundy, a wartime thriller in Paris, and a romantic journey in Hérault. Perfect reads for Francophiles.

How to create a garden paradise for butterflies

Jonathan Kemp offers tips on building a butterfly-friendly garden, even in areas with limited sunlight and challenging soil conditions

Councillor Karen Blakemore outside her mairie

UK retiree re-elected to town council in south of France

Retiree Karen Blakemore lost her seat in Saint-Merd-de-Lapleau in Corrèze six years after her first election in 2014

Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Beauty from the embers...

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

The story behind Les Lacs du Connemara: the surprising French hit

One of the best-known songs in France is rooted in a different country and culture

A family's journey from San Francisco to France

Splitting time between the Ardèche countryside and city life in Lyon offers a balanced lifestyle, cultural enrichment, and social opportunities

Long-distance runner's inspiring fitness journey in France

Sarah Cameron transformed her life through running in the French countryside, achieving remarkable success in marathons and ultra-marathons while representing Team GB