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."

Bling or budget: Visit Hérault, South of France

The Hérault is a beautiful department located in the true South of France pretty much in the centre of the Languedoc Roussillon, now part of the greater region of Occitanie. It has a huge amount to offer for all ages and budgets, from the outstanding soft sandy Mediterranean beaches in the south to the mountains of the Cevenne in the north. It also benefits from a wonderful Mediterranean climate.

Where to buy a home on the French Riviera: towns compared

The Mediterranean coast of France is as glitzy and glamorous as ever, but don’t think it’s only for the rich and famous. Read our guide to discover five wonderful towns as we explore where to buy a property on the French Riviera.

The best places to buy property in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques is a department of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region and lies at the extreme south west of France. One of the most beautiful departments in France, it was originally named the Basses-Pyrenees and was one of the first of the 83 departments created during the French revolution.

The most beautiful villages in France 2022

There are so many beautiful villages in France! However, an association called “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” holds a particular cachet for any village included in its annual list. We look at four stunning villages that have been voted onto the 2022 list.

6 reasons to buy property in Angoulême, capital of the Charente

Angoulême is a stunning city located in the Charente department of the Poitou Charentes region. We explore 6 good reasons why this town and its surrounding villages are excellent places to choose for your property purchase.

Enjoy the best of the seaside and countryside in the Herault

The Herault is one of the loveliest departments in the south of France. Making up part of the Languedoc Roussillon, it has been in the greater region of Occitanie since 2016. Whether you prefer the countryside or the beach, there are plenty of places to choose from. Here we bring you 5 of the best towns/villages to whet your appetite for a visit.