This small mountain hamlet was left to ruin in the 1930s, but has seen new life as a stop for hikers as a passionate group ...

Perched villages in southern France bring together scenic views, fascinating history, and an unmistakable charm. These hilltop towns, often built on cliffs or steep hillsides, were once strategically ...

Explore Riquewihr, a charming Alsatian village ranked among France’s most beautiful. At Christmas, it becomes a winter dreamland of cobblestones, half-timbered homes, and glowing decorations. The ...

After years of serving in mine-clearing operations around the world, a retired soldier left the country of his birth to ...

Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

‘Des tripoux, de l’aligot et des farçous, s’il vous plaît.’ Confused? 'Bundles of sheep tripe, cheesy mashed potatoes and small fritters' aren’t quite what most expect when heading to the south of ...

I've lived on the French Riviera for more than 15 years. Here are my favorite destinations in the south of France. Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte ...

A couple swapped their $511,970 USD Manchester, England home to live mortgage free in a village in France – and have “on-site babysitters” after their parents moved out with them. Liz Murphy, 47, and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Every year, in a TV programme on the France 3 channel, viewers choose “The Favourite Village of the French”.

Spain is widely known as the go-to destination for Brits seeking a break from the everyday hustle. It’s no wonder, with the combination of sunny weather, sandy beaches and fresh Mediterranean fare, ...