French Property Blog and News

If you wish to recover the VAT on acquisition, construction, reconstruction and improvement costs, you must charge VAT on rents and the sale of the real estate. In principle, a rental business provides a ‘service’…
As the end-of-year celebrations commence and we prepare to say goodbye to 2023, we review the French Property Market Report for the past twelve months and explore real estate trends and opportunities for 2024. About the…
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Xe, a global leader in currency exchange, to provide you with more options for your money transfers to France. 25 Years Trading Currency Xe offers a comprehensive range of…
With the holiday season approaching, parents and families are on the lookout for new stories to entertain their kids and guests during their travels, stays, or long winter evenings. Once upon a time, there lived a legendary…
The Fête des Lumière s (Festival of Lights) is a magnificent spectacle that transforms the city of Lyon into a mesmerising urban landscape of illumination. Held annually, the festival celebrates the city's history…
Tucked away in the heart of Europe, surrounded by the beauty of snow-capped mountains and green valleys, lies the stunning Alpine region. This vast and picturesque area, comprising Savoie , Haute-Savoie , Isere and Hautes-Alpes,…
This month Beth explores Celtic Heritage and roots in Brittany in France, Britain and across Europe. Beth knows a thing or two on the subject, her most recent book is aptly called, Fat Dogs and Welsh Estates. When we first…
Days are getting shorter and the heating is back on, indicating that it's time to start planning your next summer holiday in France. With numerous regions to choose from and so much historical and cultural heritage, selecting…
With the release of the new film about Napoleon Bonaparte, it's an ideal moment to explore the influence he had on French architecture and the transformation of Paris. Growing up in France, every child and student learns…