I left the US to buy a farmhouse in France on my own. The past 5 years have been a mix of unexpected problems and joys.

After becoming a divorced empty nester, I left the United States to buy a farmhouse in rural France. The past few years have ...
The Local

Second homes, citizenship and fake news: 6 essential articles for life in France

Practical matters should trump rural idyll dreams when considering a second home in France. (Photo by BERTRAND LANGLOIS / AFP) Second home hotspots, cutting holiday travel costs, ‘tougher’ citizenship ...
Daily Express

'We left the UK to live in France - now we're moving back for one major reason'

For many, France represents the ultimate escape: sun-soaked villages, fresh local produce and bags of rural charm. Whether for a change in career or retirement, thousands of Britons have made the move ...
Birmingham Mail

Midland mum relocates to France for kids' 'better opportunities'

A single mother exchanged her high-pressure teaching role in the UK for a more relaxed life in rural France with her two teenage kids, finding that it affords "more opportunities" than living in the ...
Le Monde.fr

In rural France, young people keep the local tradition of partying alive

Feature'Why Do We Party?' (1/6). In eastern Rignieu-le-Désert, the Amicale Des Jeunes youth association upholds the tradition of local balls, a custom that in some places is now seen as a way of ...
The Local

School survival, hunting season, and autumn festivals: 6 essential articles for life in France

This week’s must-reads from The Local include reader tips on the French school system, what you need to know about hunting season, citizenship questions, and autumn festivals and events. The French ...