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If you read our comprehensive Guide to Buying a Property in France , you’ll be aware that without the right planning, your move could be fraught with danger. In life, hindsight is a wonderful thing and one of the key…
With scary stories in the UK 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 are able to retire early enough…
The spices and cinnamon may not have appeared in force yet, but wherever you are, Christmas is now an inescapable presence. In the UK, the decorations are already in full-swing in many places, while over in France, people…
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 one…
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.…
Statistically speaking, France is the most popular destination for tourists in the world. In 2011, it had almost 80 million foreign visitors – and naturally, most of those travelled during school holiday periods. While…
A season of beautiful weather and a supply of bargain properties have helped My-French-House.com record its busiest summer ever for French property enquiries. Despite having already reached a new record, it is likely September…
Over the summer, a survey revealed that China's favourite luxury fashion brand was Chanel. Not only did the French design label beat many rivals in the fashion stakes, it was also one of the most popular brands overall,…
It’s no secret that Dordogne is a longstanding favourite with holiday makers and second home owners and its popularity has now been confirmed by figures that show it to be the second most searched for region on overseas…