There's a league table of tourists in France – and holiday renters are definitely at the bottom
The summer season has finally arrived at my French village, but with sunshine comes plenty of tourists – and not all of them are good
Three of the best summer recipes to enjoy al-fresco
To celebrate her new cookery book, Telegraph columnist Debora Robertson reveals some of her favourite dishes – and some top tips
The French are mutinous over mustard shortages – and now I know why
It might be all fun and games to some, but what on earth am I going to serve with this ham?
I thought the British were obsessed with dogs – then I met the French
Fashionable neckerchiefs, made-to-measure pouches to carry your dog and puppy pushchairs are just the tip of the iceberg
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French pharmacies have a cure for everything – and it's usually a suppository
The queue at my local chemist’s is a positive pleasure, it's the perfect opportunity to brush up on my vocabulary and eavesdrop on chatter
Family is the one true religion in France
This Easter we will be eating roast lamb – if I can work out when the butcher’s opens – rather than pigeon’s brains, thank you very much
Why the French do street food so much better
Food festivals are coming back, but here, they’re about celebrating communities as well as the amazing ingredients to be found locally
Now we’ve all removed our masks, will the French kiss return?
Now restrictions are coming to an end, the thorny problem of la bise has reared its head again
Why I’m terrified to get behind the wheel in France – where tailgating is a national sport
In a land where cars wear their scars with pride, I certainly won’t be dusting off my licence and driving here any time soon
A new life calls for new rituals – cocktail hour is my favourite
Setting up an entirely new life can be disconcerting, but establishing everyday routines have helped to ground me
Rosé at 10am? I could get behind the French way of drinking
Wine is a crucial part of France’s cultural identity – but getting drunk is a no-no
Only in France would mulled wine be prescribed for Covid-19
When I finally succumbed to Covid, I had to spend 10 whole days on my own and – quelle horreur! – rely on the kindness of almost-strangers
Entertaining was effortless in London, but in France the list of possible faux pas is endless
And the ultimate conundrum that occurs whenever you have French and English people around a table. Cheese before pudding, or vice-versa?
I'm missing my London garden but since Brexit, every plant needs a licence to travel
I used to peep through the railings in wonder, and dream about getting to work on the Sleeping Beauty house
I've eaten more McDonald’s in France than I ever did in the UK
Unlike in London, it's completely acceptable to eat your burger with a knife and fork – and I'm delighted
I’ve started begging visitors to bring me Marigold gloves – the larger the better
Since we moved to France, I’ve had to get to know a whole new range of cleaning products and I couldn't be more delighted
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