French regions

French legends part 1: Beasts and beauty - stories from the north

We look at the White Beast of Picardy, an insolent and enchanted stone, a romantic epic and a dragon’s pit in the first of a five-part series

South West France boosted by newcomers

The Ancrage Association seeks to document the histories of migrants – including the British – to South West France. Brian McCulloch listens to a talk by its founder Joël Combres (pictured below)

Has Paca region changed name to be Region Sud?

HAS the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur – known as ‘Paca’ – changed name to be ‘Région Sud’? It seems unclear. G.B.

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The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees
Snow in the Alps, sun in south: weather outlook December 23 to 27
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French regions

French legends part 1: Beasts and beauty - stories from the north

South West France boosted by newcomers

Has Paca region changed name to be Region Sud?

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Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025

Films and series to watch to improve your French in the New Year

Do French people celebrate their ‘main’ Christmas on December 24 or 25?

The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

Snow in the Alps, sun in south: weather outlook December 23 to 27

Letters: Retirement in France costs more than €15,000 a year

Letters: How are hybrid cars supposed to carry a spare tyre in France?