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''
Oct 8, 2026
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.