Walnut Fever in the Périgord
After a lost year, watching the harvest provided a sense of renewal.
Renting Homes in Five of the Périgord’s Medieval Villages
After the day-trippers leave, one can almost hear the echo of centuries past. What varies in each place are the modern amenities.
How to Find the Perfect French Vacation Rental
The recent announcement that Paris regulators plan to shut down 43,000 Airbnb listings by June will leave many travelers scrambling for alternatives. An experienced traveler offers tips to help you find them.
Fed Up with Airbnb Amateurs? How to Find the Pros
Some travelers who’ve been burned on sharing economy websites no longer want to deal directly with homeowners. Instead they are using these platforms to find local property managers. The hope is that they will impose quality control.
10 Things to Love About France in the Fall
Autumn is at once a celebration of abundance and a last hurrah. Here are aspects of life in France that we look forward to as fall unfolds.
In Saint-Cyprien, the Périgord’s Past Is Present
Dotted with prehistoric caves, elaborate gardens, castles and limestone cliffs that overhang the Dordogne River, the Périgord has been a favorite since the time of the cave dwellers. In the medieval village of Saint-Cyprien, visitors can experience 21st-century life in rural France.