French Property Blog and News

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 Cote d’Azur to the breathtaking mountain scenery of…
The calm and understated rural landscape of the Loire Valley is the perfect backdrop for this region’s impressive collection of more than 300 historic chateaux. An ideal place to unwind, this picturesque area is dissected…
Every year sports fans and Francophiles the world over are gripped by the Tour de France , one of Europe’s most exciting and challenging endurance events. Covering 3,497 kilometres and passing through spectacular scenery,…
Last week we wrote about moving to France with babies and toddlers and this week’s subject, which is a natural follow-on is aimed at those of you who are seeking a new life in France and have primary school age kids.…
The picturesque Loire valley has always been a place where dreams have been made. Kings of France planned their nation’s cultural renaissance from this beautiful valley region and they have left behind many magical…
Normandy has always enjoyed a special place in the hearts of British holidaymakers and ex pats and the reasons for its popularity go far beyond its accessibility. For many ferry cross-Channel travellers this is their first…
The Cote 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 make regular appearances at its…
The Tarn is considered by many as the prettiest department in the Midi-Pyrénées 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…
Pau can be found 50km from the Pyrénées and 100km from the Atlantic Ocean and it is the capital of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-west France. Set on a hilltop at about 200 metres,…