The Canal du Midi, in South of France is also called the Canal des deux Mers (meaning Canal of Two Seas) because it connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It runs 240 kilometres (150 mi...

In the French Languedoc region (south of France), it is now the grape harvest season. Tractors usually drive along vineyard paths, but it is not that rare to see people picking the grapes. It is an ...

In these credit-crunch times, it’s good to know that there are still pockets of France where cash-strapped property buyers can get value for money. You may have to travel that little bit further, or...

What is a Leaseback?

'Leaseback Property' is a real estate scenario where a freehold property is 'leased back' to a Property Management Company, for a fixed tenure, which in turn,...

Investing in Property in France Being one of the closest countries to the UK, France has always dazed the British property inves...

Visiting castles in France can be exciting - with all the stories of ferocious battles and knights in shining armor. Some of the castles are even known to have a resident ghost. France has thousands...

When thinking about France, many associate the country with its fantastic wine producing beautiful vineyards. A very large number of grape varieties are cultivated in France, including both internatio...

The eleventh arrondissement is located in eastern Paris on the Right Bank of the Seine River. With one hundred fifty thousand residents in slightly more than 1.4 square miles (less than 3.7 square...

The eleventh arrondissement is located in eastern Paris on the Right Bank of the Seine River. With one hundred fifty thousand residents in slightly more than 1.4 square miles (less than 3.7 square...

The names Mataró and Mourvedre may come from the towns of Mataró in Cataluña and Murviedro near Valencia, suggesting an origin on that coast. Though the origin of the grape may be Catalonian or Spa...

Grenache is most likely the most vastly planted variety of red wine grape in the world. It grows in dry, hot conditions like Spain, and the south of France, since it ripens late. Usually, it has a spi...

The eleventh arrondissement is situated in eastern Paris on the Right Bank of the Seine River. Packing one hundred fifty thousand residents into slightly more than 1.4 square miles (less than 3.7 ...

Camping in France, either in tents, caravans or mobile homes is a hugely popular activity both with French people and foreigners from neighbouring European countries. There are around 11,000 campsites...

Aude is one of the undiscovered jewels of Southern France, with a population of just over three hundred thousand, it accounts for around fifteen percent of the population of Languedoc. The Languedoc ...

France is totally a touristic place that is desired to visit by many people. All those who enjoy history, culture and art will be satisfied when they are in France. Visiting France means exploring&nbs...

Perpignan is a small town in the Languedoc region of southern France. It is the ideal spot for lovers of mountains, the sea, culture, history and art. It has mile upon mile of sandy beaches close by, ...

A good Merlot warms the heart, the ambiance and the cheeks. Merlot is extremely popular amongst red wines. It is an easy wine to drink and marries well with hearty dishes, especially so in winter. ...

Languedoc Roussillon is a region of incredibly varied landscapes from the Pyrenees Mountains, to the vineyards and the beaches. It has also been affected by many different civilisations over the last ...

Did you know that you can do or learn almost anything on holiday in France? Whether you yearn for thrills and spills, a retreat from the world, new skills and hobbies, theme parks and family fun o...