Alexis Stratfold

Alexis Goldberg

Alexis loved visiting France as a child and always dreamed of living there one day. Fortunately she met a man who had the same dream! So they married, then bought a beautiful 300-year-old character house in a pretty village in the Languedoc Roussillon. Alexis has been writing about France for a decade, inspiring and helping hundreds of British people to move there. She says: "Our only regret is that we did not move to France earlier! The lifestyle is tranquil, the summers are long and hot and the sun shines almost every day (or seems like it does!). We’ve made friends of many nationalities here."

10 great value properties to buy in France

France has always been an incredibly alluring place in which to buy property. With the opening up of flights to and from many regional airports in both countries, an improved railway system and, of course, more space and consistently cheaper prices compared to the UK, many of us yearn to buy a lovely home in France.

Vienne: discover the best of rural France

If you’re wondering where to buy a property in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, you should consider Vienne. A rural department and perhaps lesser-known than its neighbours, it is easy to get to from the UK and packed with numerous places to visit for all ages and budgets. We explore the delights of this department.

Buying property in the French Riviera: focus on Menton

When looking for property in France’s Mediterranean coast, don’t miss out Menton. This sweet, warm and sunny small town celebrates its lemon harvest every February, so we went to the Riviera to take a look…

4 tranquil retirement spots in the Languedoc Roussillon

We have found 4 tranquil retirement spots in the Languedoc Roussillon, each offering a much more relaxed lifestyle, peace, calm and beauty. Let’s explore them!

Bordeaux, Perigueux or Bergerac: which Nouvelle Aquitaine town should you opt for in 2022?

The Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest administrative region in France – and consistently one of the most popular in which to buy property. As an area with lush countryside, beautiful rivers, fine architecture, sophisticated towns and quaint villages, it’s easy to see why!

Regional Christmas traditions in France

Christmas in France is still very much a traditional affair. Different areas have slightly different ways of celebrating, all of which are very charming. Let us look at four different areas to find out just what their regional Christmas traditions are.