Potagistes

Tales from the Potager: Roger Higgs' story

In the second of our winning Tales from the Potager stories, an ideal home in Vendée came with an added extra that required just a little work

Tales from the Potager: Jackie Cawthray's story

From 20 square metres to 5,000 was quite the step-up for the novice potagistes when they moved from Yorkshire to the Gers - as we discover in the first of two winning entries to our Tales from the Potager competition

Green-fingered readers who weed it and reap

Whether they have a big allotment or a small garden, many people in France cultivate fruit and vegetables as well as flowers. Three dedicated gardeners explain the joy of growing their own

Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?
MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data
Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?
When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?
French films and TV shows to improve your language in November
How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?
What the new red lines on these French motorways mean

Potagistes

Tales from the Potager: Roger Higgs' story

Tales from the Potager: Jackie Cawthray's story

Green-fingered readers who weed it and reap

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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

What the new red lines on these French motorways mean