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Our Postcard from the Tarn
For anyone who doesn’t know, the Tarn is a department in the Occitanie region of Southwest France. It is named after the River Tarn, which runs through the department. Its creation in the late 1700s resulted…
Getting the Right Insurance Protection in France
When you make the move to France , one of the first things you’re likely to need to get sorted out is insurance. When you sign with the Notaire to take ownership of your French property, you must have your house insurance…
Our Postcard from Gascony or the Gers, in southwest France
Gers (or Gascony) is located in Occitanie , in southwest France; its official definition encompasses an enormous expanse of land stretching from Bordeaux and Bayonne in the west to Toulouse in the east. With cities…
Teaching English, Translating or Interpreting in France
Although France is a large country , globally, there are only an estimated 300 million French speakers. This means that most switched-on French parents want their offspring to speak another language, and most business…
Becoming A 'Mine Host'
When it comes to earning a living in France , your choices may be limited by your general skills and proficiency in French. However, one career choice that is open to anyone who is sociable, good with people, and has an…
Freelance Your Way to Freedom
Freelancing is a great way to secure an income for your new life in France . If you’re thinking of moving to France with a young family or ahead of retirement, then the chances are that you’ll need to find a…
Tips for Starting a Business
If you’re a few years short of retirement or a young family yearning to move and live in France but keep being put off by the fact that you feel as if you might struggle to make enough income when you get there, think…
Choosing Top-Up Healthcare Insurance and a Mutuelle
In recent weeks, our blog has focused on the French healthcare system. In this article, we explore how to choose your top-up insurance . While this isn’t the most glamorous part of your new life, it’s really…
Money and Capital vs Income
If you’re planning a new life in France , you’re sure to have done lots of research and will be facing many decisions, but one really important aspect of this adventure is often ignored until it’s too late.…
Our Beginners Guide to Banking in France
When you decide to buy your dream home and start a new life in France , one of the first things you’ll need to do is open a bank account. When it comes to banks in France, like in the UK and the USA, there’s…
Our Tips to Getting Started with the French CPAM
As we mentioned in our previous article , the organisation that manages the healthcare system is called the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM) . While most villages and small towns will either have a …
An Introduction to the Healthcare System in France
The healthcare system in France is recognised as one of the best in the world. While it is not complicated for the French, at first, it can feel a bit confusing for expats living in France . In this article, we aim…
Introduction to Further and Higher Education in France
If you’re thinking of moving and living in France with children, the chances are that you’ll have further education in your sights in some shape or form. While some kids who move to France with their parents,…
Moving to France with Babies and Toddlers
One of the main attractions of moving and living in France with kids is the fact that it’s a country that embraces the whole notion of ‘ les enfants ’ with open arms. In the UK, we’re accustomed to…
Extra Tips for Retiring to France - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Top Tips for Retirees Moving to France articles. We're following up on part 1, which is about things to do before your transition to your new life in France , to make it as easy and stress-free…
Our Tips for Retirees Moving to France - Part 1
If you read our comprehensive guide to buying a French property , you’ll be aware that without proper planning, your move could be fraught with danger. In life, hindsight is a wonderful thing and one of the key areas…
Are you Moving to France to Retire?
With scary stories in the press about people having to work until they’re 476 years of age (OK, slight exaggeration!), it’s reassuring to know that there are still people who can retire early enough to contemplate…
Strasbourg Christmas Market
The spices and cinnamon may not have appeared yet, but wherever you are, Christmas is now an inescapable presence. In the UK, decorations are already in full swing in many places, while in France, people are getting…
What Makes the French Lifestyle so Appealing?
At My-French-house.com, we don’t need persuading about the benefits of French living, but we’re always intrigued to know what has inspired our clients to look for their own dream home in France . Lifestyle is…
Moving to France with Children
Although tracking down accurate figures is nigh on impossible, we and our confrères are coming across more and more couples with kids who are thinking of moving to France, lock stock and barrel to start a new life…
Finding your Dream House in Early Autumn
France is the most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 100 million foreign visitors in 2024, most who travelled during the school holidays . While we at My-French-House.com understand the appeal, we…
Chanel Represents Classic Luxury on a Global Scale
A recent survey revealed that Chanel was China's favourite luxury fashion brand. Not only did the French design label beat many rivals in the fashion stakes, but it was also one of the most popular brands overall, coming…
Dordogne is Second Most Popular Area for Property
The Dordogne region of France has long been a favourite destination for holidaymakers, expatriates, and second-home buyers. Its charm, lifestyle appeal, and accessibility from the UK make it a top choice for those looking…
France's Four Fabulous Seasons
With so little differentiation between the seasons in England in recent years, it’s reassuring to know that just across the channel, it’s still possible to experience the joys of a colourful spring, the long…
French Lifestyle Strengthens its Hold on British Expats
Recent research highlights a significant trend among expatriates living in France ; they report the highest levels of satisfaction with their new lives compared to those residing in other countries. This growing contentment…
Why Provence Offers the Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle
Some of France’s most exclusive properties are tucked away in the hills and valleys of the Provence region, which stretches from chic coastal resorts on the Côte d’Azur to the breathtaking mountain scenery…
Our Guide to Moving to France with Small Kids
Last week we wrote about moving to France with babies and toddlers, and this week’s subject, a natural follow-up, is aimed at those of you seeking a new life in France and have primary school-age kids. For many couples,…
Enjoy a Fairytale Lifestyle in your own Loire Castle
The picturesque Loire Valley has always been a place where dreams have been made. The Kings of France planned their nation’s cultural renaissance from this beautiful French region, leaving behind many magical…
The Enduring Appeal of Historic Normandy
The Normandy region has always held a special place in the hearts of British holidaymakers and expats, and its popularity goes far beyond its accessibility. For many ferry cross-Channel travellers, this is their first …
The Cannes Film Festival and Beyond
The Côte d’Azur resort of Cannes has been synonymous with glamour since the 1950s, when Hollywood celebrities such as Cary Grant, Brigitte Bardot, Kirk Douglas and Sophia Loren began to regularly appear…
The Triangle d'Or in Tarn
The Tarn is considered by many as the prettiest department in Occitanie and the area connected by the UNESCO World Heritage city of Albi, the market town of Gaillac and the medieval village of Cordes-sur-Ciel is known as…
Exploring Around Pau in the Pyrenees Atlantiques
Pau is 50km from the Pyrénées and 100km from the Atlantic Ocean, and it is the capital of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the heart of southwest France. Set on a hilltop…
Discover Peaceful Tarn et Garonne in southwest France
The Tarn-et-Garonne department is part of Midi-Pyrénées and is home to some of the most beautiful villages in south-west France. It borders the departments of the Lot, Aveyron, Tarn, Haute-Garonne,…
Exploring Tarn in the Heart of Southwest France
The Tarn is a department in Occitanie and, with its 381km-long river and wild black mountains (known as the Montagne Noire), is one of the most beautiful areas in south-west France. Life in the Tarn has so much to give in…
Luxury Living on the Glamourous Riviera
The French Riviera is a highly attractive holiday destination in the Provence-Côte-d'Azur region that offers year-round appeal. There is a growing demand for luxury properties and prime real estate along its…
Our Guide to Chamonix in Savoie
When the mercury dips, our thoughts invariably turn to the slopes and the opportunity to indulge our cravings for some French Alps-based winter skiing. As usual, the first choice destination for ski-mad Brits will be Chamonix…