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France has always been a popular place for overseas investors to buy property but what are the market conditions like, where should buyers be looking and is this a good year to take the plunge with an investment? There were…
Tucked away in the North of the Dordogne, slightly off the well-worn British tourist track, lies Riberac, a gem of a town that retains much of the charm and tradition that first drew cross-channel visitors to this beautiful…
Those in the know have already discovered Les Alpilles , the sleepy side of Provence, where the hustle and bustle of the Cote d’Azur could be a million miles away. The South of France’s sun-soaked coastline is…
The Gironde brings together everything that expats love about France in one beautiful and diverse Department. With the vibrant city of Bordeaux at its heart and home to some of the world’s most famous vineyards, this…
If you are moving to France with your family your final destination may be influenced by the proximity of a good international school. Most international schools cater for many different nationalities and, although lessons…
Toulouse is France’s Southern belle , a picturesque city of coral-coloured buildings that have earned it the tag “the Pink City ”. Its abundance of culture, heritage and nightlife – not to mention…
There is a reason why so many expats are drawn to the South of France and it isn’t just because the weather is good - although with 300 days a year of sunshine, blue skies are almost taken for granted. The main motivating…
Ah, Paris... the city of Light, what can we say about the French capital that hasn’t already been said a thousand times before? We all know how amazing Paris is. It’s consistently on lists of the most romantic…
They say an Englishman's home is his castle – but for many Brits, Americans and others, the real dream is to buy a piece of history in the form of a French chateau. Over the last couple of years, television audiences…