
Articles in France by Alexis Goldberg


French presidential hopeful shocks French – by speaking English!
The French Presidential campaign is the most exciting in decades, with clearly different and charismatic young candidates. Could Macron be France’s Trudeau?
Sid swapped the East End for luxury in France. Could you?
The actor who plays one of Eastenders less sophisticated but always popular characters, Ricky Butcher, was featured in Through the Keyhole at the weekend. Much to the surprise of some viewers, Sid Owen was shown to have an amazing house in France. It just goes to show the difference in buying power between the UK and France. Find homes in France via our property portal. Sid Owen’s home has nine bedrooms, extensive and gorgeous gardens, and a very long swimming pool. The 44-year-old actor’s farmhouse in the south of France was a winning combination of French charm and boyish fittings, with a “m
Dates for your diary – France’s many public holidays
This will be a bumper year for public holidays in France. They’re a good time to see France at its best, but a bit troublesome if you planned on buying a home that day!
France’s wintery wonder – my favourite season!
With France so easy to reach all year, it’s a waste to leave your home there just for the spring and summer months. Winter in France has a charm all of its own, whether you love the countryside, the wine or just snoozing by a roaring fire