It’s been called the playground of the rich and famous, the French Riviera and home to, amongst others through the ages, Picasso, Renoir and Matisse.  Few who have wandered the streets of St Tr...Read more

We have just launched a collection of French Riviera properties along the Cote d'Azur which we think all of our clients should take a look at - including;Apartments in exclusive developments overlooki...Read more

Alsace boasts a huge variety of resources and attraction guaranteed to please even the most varied and demanding of persons. You have a range of ideas: wildlife parks, educational museum, many ...Read more

We all love France, it seems.  The food, wine, landscapes and, in the South, the climate all feature highly in our list of loves of the country.  Property in the South of France and t...Read more

France is the UK’s most popular destination for overseas property ownership; it offers a way of life that many find idyllic, a climate which offers warm sunny summers and mild winters, French proper...Read more

The newly elected centre right government lead by President Nicolas Sarkozy, presented its first state budget yesterday and included estimated tax cuts of 9 billion euro (US$12.7 billion). These cut...Read more

France is one the most popular destinations for overseas home ownership due not only to the ease of getting there but the promise of the French way of life. There is a wide choice of property availabl...Read more

Nice, on the famous Cote d'Azur, has long been a favourite with the yachting fraternity and the wealthy, famous or aspirational. However, there are many affordable properties in and around the city a...Read more

If you like the French way of life but enjoy the Spanish culture too then buying a property in Perpignan is the clear answer to the dilemma. Perpignan: technically a French city but with a di...Read more

This part of France is famous for numerous things but especially rugby and the international music festival in Montpellier.  Then there is the wide range of festivities Carcassone has to offer - ...Read more

The Cote d'Azur is a lively place all year round with over 170 festivals and literally thousands of theatre productions and concerts.  Of course, everyone will be familiar with the Grand Prix in ...Read more

The French government introduced a property leaseback scheme (rental guarantee scheme) many years ago to boost tourism and the holiday rental market - and they have recently made a number of changes t...Read more

Perpignan Property Perpignan in Languedoc-Roussillon makes a great place to buy a property for holidays, as an investment property to rent out, or as a permanent property home to move to. Proper...Read more

If you are considering using a Mortgage to finance the purchase of an apartment, town house or Villa in France, French Mortgages are available for buying a property in France (incl Corsica), with...Read more

It is said that the gastronomy language is French, and the kitchen is the national pride of the French people. Delicious dishes can be found in all type of places, whether it a small tavern to the res...Read more

Whether it is the world of Disney, enjoying a day on the ski slopes or taking in a tour of the many wine regions, France has plenty to keep everyone happy. • Skiing. Enjoy a wide range of winter spo...Read more

You can spend many interesting days seeing the abundance of culture and art in France. Read more about UNESCO World Heritage sites in France.• Paris. Famous for Eiffel Tower www.tour-eiffel.fr, the ...Read more

France has a large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites which offer a variety of history and culture. The sites are as follows:Amiens Cathedral, www.amiens.fr/decouvrir/tourisme/index.asp  large...Read more

Travel to FranceInternational trains run from the channel ports and Paris to destinations throughout Europe. For up-to-date routes and timetables, contact French Railways (SNCF) www.sncf.com or Rail E...Read more

There are almost 9,000km of navigable waterways in France. Each of these waterways offers a magnificent variety of scenery, a means of visiting many historic towns, villages and sites and an opportuni...Read more

The popular France – UK Channel passenger services connect the English port of Dover with Calais. Major operators include P&O Ferries www.poferries.com  and SeaFrance www.seafrance.com.  I...Read more

Fixed Line Telephone.Country code for France is 33.In France card-only telephones are common, with pre-paid cards bought from post offices and tabacs; Calls can be received at all phone boxes showing ...Read more

Public access is available at Internet cafes in most cities in Frnace. There are a number of internet providers in France including some of the following. Teleconnect. Full service telecommunications ...Read more

Important contact details for anyone visiting, moving or living in France. Embassy of the French Republic in the UK58 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JT, UKTel: (020) 7073 1000. www.ambafrance-uk.org...Read more

Embrun, France Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this Embrun France location guide provides ...Read more

Ajaccio, France Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weathe...Read more

Lyon, France Weather Table.  Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful wea...Read more

Bordeaux, France Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weath...Read more

Cherbourg, France Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weat...Read more

Embrun, France Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weather ...Read more

Ajaccio, France Weather Graph. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weathe...Read more

Lyon, France Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weather in...Read more

Bordeaux, France Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weathe...Read more

Cherbourg, France Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weath...Read more

France Climate and Weather Guide.This country guide provides useful climate information if you are buying property in France. France is a large country covering some 1,000 km from north to south and f...Read more

Key Points on buying property in France An excellent infrastructure which in some areas exceeds expectations Excellent private medical facilities. All airports served by the low cost airlines. C...Read more

General Information on buying property in France France is one the most popular destinations for overseas home ownership due not only to the ease of getting there but the promise of the French way of...Read more

Residency in France You can both stay and work in France for up to 3 months before you have to apply for residence or work permit. A Titre de Sejour is a document required by French law, for any...Read more

Retiring to France People residing in Great Britain and wishing to permanently retire to France should first inform their D.S.S office a few weeks before their intended date of departure. The D.S...Read more

Time in France There is a time difference of +1hr GMT between the UK and France. If you would like more information about living, owning or buying a property in France, then please feel free to co...Read more

Will information in France The best way to get advice on wills is to contact the British embassy for France to find a reliable English speaking lawyer who will probably be able to give you a quo...Read more

Utilities in France Electric/Gas EDF (Electricitie de France) is one of the main suppliers of electricity and gas in France. Electricity and gas is supposedly cheaper in France than the UK but t...Read more

Visa information for France As long as you a British national or an EU member state you can stay visa free in France for up to 90 days. By law everyone if France has to carry a national identit...Read more

Important emergency phone numbers for France… Medical – samu 15 Police – gendarme 17 Fire – pompier 18 Sea or lake rescue – 1616 Child Abuse – 119 Homeless – 115 Drugs and a...Read more

Banking in France Banks in some parts of France do offer facilities in English. The major banks in France are… • AXA Banque and Bank Accord (online banking services) • Banque Populaire • Barcl...Read more

Cash machines (ATMs) are commonplace in France like the UK. A UK debit card will work at most ATM machines in France. Look for the banking symbols such as the mastered logo as this inform you whether ...Read more

Car Hire in France There are many large hire car company firms available to you in France. These include hertz and avis. When hiring a vehicle you will need the following documents… • Passp...Read more

If you are buying property in France - or already have - then you may need to consider exporting a car to France. This can be difficult because your car will have to conform to French construction an...Read more

The currency used in France is the Euro.Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, ...Read more

Education in France There are many education options available to you in France. Private schooling does exist but the state school system is widely seen as one of the best in Europe. Schooling ages ...Read more

Employment in France British citizens intending to live in France should have a valid passport in order to obtain employment. You do no longer need a work permit of visa to work in France.If you woul...Read more

Expat communities in France There are many options for expats to get in contact with one another. Apart from websites, they also produce the only English speaking expatriate newspaper called The Con...Read more

Capital: Paris Currency: the Euro (EUR) Population: 60,876,136 (est.) Government: republic Religion: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, Unaffiliated 4%If you would like...Read more

Flight information for France It will take you between 1hr30mins to 2hrs depending on where you are travelling from and the destination you are travelling to. Most UK airports (if not all) do fly to F...Read more

Lawyers in France The British consulates-general in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Lille and Marseille have all drawn up lists of English speaking lawyers. Contact the relevant consulate for more information...Read more

Medical assistance. In France The EHIC replaced the E111 form in January of 2006. E111 forms are no-longer valid. You should therefore insure that you have the EHIC prior to travelling. The EHIC...Read more

Mortgages for buying properties in France. If you are using a mortgage to pay for your property in France then this must be declared at the time of agreement and a clause will; be added to the c...Read more

Newspapers Most major foreign newspapers are available in large towns or touristy but are hard to come by in more rural areas. If you desire it may be wise to contact the newspaper of your choice...Read more

Pensions information in France You can claim state pension if you live outside the UK. However you will only receive the yearly index-linked increases and other benefits I.e. the Christmas bonus ...Read more

Pet care and travel. Most towns and cities do have adequate veterinary surgeons, before travel it may be wise to track down the nearest to you. If your pet is insured, check with your insurance...Read more

Property purchase costs in France The buyer pays the legal fees and taxes. This is normally around 9%-12% of the purchase price. These fees are paid to the notary on the same day s the signing of...Read more

Buying Property in France - Property Purchase Procedure. A few quide lines about buying property in France: Q) How long does it take to close a sale, and transfer the ownership title of my property...Read more

Religion in France Roman Catholic: 83%-88% Protestant 2 % Jewish 1% Muslim 5%-10% Unaffiliated 4%If you would like more information about living, owning or buying a property in France, then pleas...Read more