https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Need some space? Want to get away from the crowds? Roger Moss at Living Magazine gives us a rundown of perfect spots in south west France to enjoy the great outdoors. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200908/the-best-outdoor-spots-in-south-west-france-living Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:17:04 +0200 the-best-outdoor-spots-in-south-west-france-living Fourteen villages are battling for the title of France’s ‘favourite village’ in 2020. Here's a look at each of them and why they are worth planning a visit to. https://www.thelocal.fr/20200302/frances-best-villages-14-hidden-gems-that-are-well-worth-a-visit Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:40:00 +0100 frances-best-villages-14-hidden-gems-that-are-well-worth-a-visit Here's a list of the ten best French villages you've never heard of, which are well worth a visit when you get the chance. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190529/the-best-french-villages-youve-never-heard-of Wed, 29 May 2019 19:18:39 +0200 the-best-french-villages-youve-never-heard-of Fourteen villages in France are battling for the title of the country's "favourite village" in 2019. Here's a closer look at the contenders, where they are in France and why you should visit them next time you're in the area. https://www.thelocal.fr/20190301/vote-for-your-favourite-french-village Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:02:55 +0100 vote-for-your-favourite-french-village Just how cold is the "coldest village in France" - and why would anyone want to live there? https://www.thelocal.fr/20171212/welcome-to-mouthe-the-coldest-village-in-france Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:27:40 +0100 welcome-to-mouthe-the-coldest-village-in-france The French public were once again asked to vote for their favourite village in the country and they chose an absolute beauty in the east of the country and you've probably never heard of it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170614/in-pictures-take-a-look-at-frances-newly-crowned-favourite-village Wed, 14 Jun 2017 14:34:31 +0200 in-pictures-take-a-look-at-frances-newly-crowned-favourite-village The French are once again voting for their favourite village in the country and the short-list has been released. Here are the 13 that really merit a visit this summer. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170613/in-pictures-the-13-villages-in-france-you-need-to-visit-this-summer Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:57:35 +0200 in-pictures-the-13-villages-in-france-you-need-to-visit-this-summer Want to live somewhere "Nice" in France? Here are the towns and villages that sound, on paper at least, like the loveliest places to go to. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160310/french-towns-with-nicest-names Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:07:21 +0100 french-towns-with-nicest-names French TV viewers have voted. “France’s favourite village” for 2013 isn't in the sunny climes of the Cote d’Azur, or the picturesque French Alps. It’s tiny, it makes great wine, and you may not have heard of it. And the winner is… https://www.thelocal.fr/20130605/tv-viewers-choose-frances-favourite-village Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:09:00 +0200 tv-viewers-choose-frances-favourite-village