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The French village being transformed by an English mayor: How 'devoted' expat, 71, from Oxfordshire won over locals, who say she's 'a breath of fresh air''

Daily Mail 1 min read 1 day ago

Maureen Searle, who grew up in Oxfordshire, was elected as mayor of Mont-Saint-Éloi earlier this year. The former pharmacist, who speaks fluent French, has lived in the village for more than 20 years.
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